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Technology you can live without, provided you have a smartphone

Posted on March 25, 2011 by in Ideas

The headline grabbed my attention immediately, “Gadgets You Should Get Rid Of (or Not).” This recent article by Sam Grobart in the New York Times makes perfect sense. Desktop Computer: “You’re dead to me” Hi-speed Internet at Home: a keeper. Cable: trash it (unless you’re sports fanatic) Point-and-shoot Camera: on the endangered species list. Camcorder: [...]

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Color influences behavior

Posted on December 15, 2010 by in Ideas

Have you ever wondered why clearance signs are red? Or why many bank logos use blue? Color is one of the most misunderstood tools in design, business and culture today. Mostly because it is used so haphazardly, without careful thought. You can’t claim ignorance anymore. Check out this infographic from Kissmetrics.

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Achieve big results, spend little money

Posted on September 13, 2010 by in Ideas

Rory Sutherland shares how to accomplish big things with virtually no money by sweating the details.

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Beware of SEO “consultants,” they could cost you $4 million

Posted on September 2, 2010 by in Ideas

You’ve taken the leap to start  your own business, or you’ve been in business for a while and want to optimize your website for organic search on Google. Here’s some advice. Beware of SEO consultants who boast amazing, quick results. Chances are they are link buyers. And it could cost you dearly. Don’t believe me? Read my earlier [...]

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IDEO’s Tim Brown believes design thinking can solve world’s biggest problems

Posted on September 1, 2010 by in Ideas

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