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Seinfeld, 30 Years Later: A Retrospective About Nothing

Part One: The Un-Branding, Dunkers & Dictators, and The Mom & Pop Stores

Thirty years ago, Seinfeld’s pilot episode aired in a sleepy summer time slot. Considered so unremarkable, it nearly failed to become a series… an inauspicious beginning that contrasts interestingly to what is often acclaimed as the greatest sitcom in TV history, having cemented its legacy in nonstop syndicated rotation.

Silicon Valley: Pied Piper’s Logo Is A Story Arc

Silicon Valley Pied Piper logo shows their story arc A good logo identifies a business. A great logo tells you their story. As a series, Silicon Valley serves up wicked satire of tech culture and its namesake region, packed with inside jokes and easter eggs. As a story, the fictional company Pied Piper’s trajectory informs their brand, which routinely morphs as the startup evolves.

Adobe XD: Three Years In The Oven and Only Half-Baked

Adobe XD software review

Adobe XD (Experience Design) is an odd mix of useful features and glaring omissions. It has a clean GUI, low learning curve and a few nice functions, but overall it’s missing some fundamental website interactivity capabilities. Continue reading “Adobe XD: Three Years In The Oven and Only Half-Baked”

Jony Ive And Apple’s “Beatles Era”

Remembering Jony Ive’s partnership with Steve Jobs, and some of his greatest product designs.

On Thursday, June 27th 2019, Apple announced their Chief Design Officer’s exit, after nearly three decades with the company. My thoughts on this significant turn includes Ive’s top five Apple product designs. Continue reading “Jony Ive And Apple’s “Beatles Era””