Comments for Chad Mullins

Comment on swoopy dot logos by Andy

Andy — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:52:36 +0000

Preaching to the choir, brutha!

Comment on swoopy dot logos by Ben

Ben — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:48:42 +0000

Beautiful.

Comment on FORGE Client Application by Ben

Ben — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:41:51 +0000

I think we need to actually do something like this…

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Comment on A Coal Miner's Son by Chad

Chad — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:52:59 +0000

Yea, it’s like time forgot some parts of West Virginia. There are still thousands of workers that come home every night with a black face and a light on their head. Hard working Americans, no doubt. Sometimes I still get caught thinking that I don’t actually have a job because I don’t get dirty. On the flip side, I have a harder time mentally letting my work stay at work, whereas the coal miners get to shower and forget the day. It’s an interesting comparison. Thanks for the comment.

Comment on A Coal Miner's Son by Ben

Ben — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 04:34:32 +0000

Perhaps we can learn a bit from the coal mining mentality…

Certainly the work ethic, but also the idea that it takes something to make something. Coal provides energy for much of the U.S. As creatives, we provide a spark (if you will) of energy for our client’s. It isn’t easy. It’s dirty, and it takes a LOT of work. In fact, I would even argue that some of the brand analysis work we do is dangerous. But when all is said and done there is a product worth the struggle.

I’m sure there are many more differences that similarities, but I see some of this persistence in you, Chad. We’ll keep digging, for our client’s sake, and ours.

Comment on Client Relationships by Ben

Ben — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 04:24:23 +0000

This is a key to success in most businesses. What’s interesting to me is how the internet is changing this. With an obvious push toward social networking for business, we actually lose the face-to-face relationship that’s worked for so many good businesses for so long. I think that a combination of the two is probably the way forward. Knowing customers who are within reach and perhaps extending that reach with social networking via the internet. It takes a lot of work, but (like you pointed out) it is worth every second.

Great post Chad.

Comment on Project Managers by Client Relationships | Chad Mullins

Client Relationships | Chad Mullins — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:50:09 +0000

[...] are desparate to care. In an earlier post, I talked about the role of project manager in a design firm. I talked about the fact that the people producing the work and the people paying [...]

Comment on Choosing a Design Firm (part 1) by Apple’s Influence in the Beauty World on Manic Mouse

Apple’s Influence in the Beauty World on Manic Mouse — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:07:59 +0000

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Comment on Choosing a Design Firm (Part 2) – The RFP Process by Ben

Ben — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:13:29 +0000

This is tough. I can see things from both sides. As someone who responds to RFPs, I want to know enough about the project to (1) have confidence it’s something that fits my team and (2) be able to estimate it properly. But I also understand that an organization creating an RFP may not want to reveal their budget initially. I love the idea that a company would interview people like me (a vendor) to find someone they trust. Then discuss the budget and the project. This would be the best for all parties involved. Having an expert in the field discuss the possibilities instead of basing what you want on what your competitors have…