Benjamin Franklin – Design Inspiration
By: sean | January 29th, 2010
There’s a reason Franklin’s cherubic face adorns the $100 bill. No one can deny that Washington, Lincoln or Jefferson made some serious contributions to America. However, Ben owns the top spot.
A designer from the word “go,” Ben understood concept. It’s why he preferred the moral fortitude of the turkey over the eagle on our Great Seal. He also understood the importance of being supportive once a design decision was made, which is why we still eat turkey instead of sporting them on our coinage.
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Four Ways to Beat Writer's Block
By: Michelle Pierce | May 12th, 2009
It happens to the best of us. You sit down at the keyboard with a steaming cup of coffee (or tea), ready to start typing away, and then…nothing. You’re up and ready, but it seems that your muse’s alarm clock was set for P.M. instead of A.M. Yes, writer’s block sucks. And sometimes it takes [...]
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