Marathons, Makers, and Surviving the Dark MiddleIn the dark middle of the race, runners need encouragement, reminders that they're strong, that the finish is ahead: plausible, real, within reach.
Message from BeyondA missive from quite another big medium arrives in my mailbox.
David Byrne Never Stops Making SenseDavid Byrne's concert in Paris was an inspiring reminder of the simple pleasure of sharing the amazing stuff you make.
Winning the Uphill BattleParis solves a problem with its bike-sharing program by turning hill-climbing into a game.
“Go Into Space”Every day I climb into a rocket ship of my own invention.
Follow the Grid, Skip the LinesMy post office features a clever heat-map grid to announce slow and busy hours. A perfect idea for the web.
C’est la BeachAs Paris morphs into the Riviera, some clever icon design works its own transformation.
Will Work for Magic: Creativity and Play at SXSWMy latest scheme to improve productivity and creative flow: Screw around. Waste time. Make stuff. Banter. Play.
Stefan Sagmeister’s List of “Things I Have Learned”For anyone working to craft a happy and creative existence (and who isn’t?), this seems like a good list to crib from.
Long Road Ahead: Motivation, Ambition and Daunting ProjectsThe Paris Marathon prompts your correspondent to ponder what makes creative people tick in adversity.
Magic Boxes, Canned Chaos and Creative TotemsA creative totem distracts you from the mundane and everyday just long enough for your mojo to kick in and save the day.
Inspiration, Far from the ComputerWhen designer's block strikes, hit up Mother Nature. You'll be surprised what you might learn.
Lost WeekendsI'm giving myself a new challenge: Take a day off.
Artist in His StudioA Rembrandt painting captures the odd psychology of software development.