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“Enter zip code.” First Impressions Low on fuel and on a tight schedule, I pulled into a BP-fueled truck stop. Grimy housings, hand-scrawled, duct-taped instructions, greasy LCD screens and several “out of order” signs indicated that this wasn’t your typical BP. My instincts told me to take my business elsewhere but my fuel gauge and my watch spurred [...]

Very Targeted

The Spork of Tomorrow, Here Today The Forgotten Spoon A recent visit to the deli counter at Target yielded an interesting consumer experience brand extension. It’s a small detail, yet answers a very basic quandary. Ever leave a deli or carry out without a utensil with which to eat? Enter this little innovation. Forget Finger Food The lid of the [...]

Top 20 Things You Can Buy for ??.50

My thoughts (Hey, inflation is affecting everything) Our latest list of inane musings from the Brainstorm office white board: Top 20 Things You Can Buy for ??.50 40 minutes of parking downtown ?? a Redbox Rental Movie tickets circa the Cambrian period ?? an iTune Not one, but two, bear claws 1/8 of a gallon of gasoline 50 pennies on the open market Today???s [...]

A Soft Spot for a Sorapot

Here’s a Little Teapot, Short and Stout Unpacking a Fluid Design The Sorapot teapot and its package design are a juxtaposition of contrasting design elements and sustainable sensitivity. From recycled and recyclable packing materials to the Sorapot???s stainless steel and cylindrical glass form, every detail is steeped in considered appropriateness. Timeless Impermanence The Sorapot package benefits aesthetically from naturally [...]

Democratized Publishing On Demand

“Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one.” ???A.J. Liebling (MagCloud) A Press for Democracy So you want to be a print publisher. Luckily, you’re living at the right time in history. Freedom of expression has never been more celebrated and available. From personal broadcasts of text, voice and video messages to social networks, [...]
 

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Posted on March 30th, 2008 at 12:07am —

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Cézanne’s Astonishing Apples

Paul Cézanne’s Still Life with Apples and a Pot of Primroses

“I will astonish Paris with an apple.”- Paul Cézanne An Impression Posted New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art brings us… Continue

Posted on March 28th, 2008 at 11:57am —

Ed Illig

Reading: No Longer Fundamental


A Protest

Tom Wayne, owner of Prospero's Books in Kansas City, Missouri, loves books. Looking to reduce his used book inventory, he found he couldn't even give them away. So he got a permit and burned them…
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Posted on January 29th, 2008 at 9:48am — 9 Comments

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At 3:59pm on September 30th, 2008, Cindy Dashnaw said…
Hi, Ed. Joellyn is a wonderful person, and not just because she gave you my name. My e-mail is cindy.dashnaw@gmail.com.
At 3:05pm on February 7th, 2008, Adam Wiese said…
It was great talking the other day! Thanks for having me come in.
At 6:12pm on February 1st, 2008, Leigh Marino said…
I still have my sketch framed on my desk! :) How ya doin Eddy?
\m/ rock on!

Leigh
At 5:16pm on February 1st, 2008, Barb Lakin said…
Ian said the sketch "really captures my essence.:
At 10:50am on January 23rd, 2008, Ed Illig said…
Portrait mileage: yes, just like me. :)
At 9:31am on January 23rd, 2008, Ian Smith said…
That portrait of yours sure has gotten some mileage :)
 
 

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D. L. Russell

New Issue of Strange, Weird, and Wonderful Magazine out now!

Just wanted to ask everyone to visit www.strangeweirdandwonderful.com for the latest issue of Strange, Weird, and Wonderful Magazine. Matthew Sideman, Jeff Somers, Dina Leacock, Joel Arnold, Mary ...

Started by D. L. Russell in Classifieds - blatant self promotion 2 hours ago.

D. L. Russell

Things I've Learned as an Adult....

1. Just because you're right, doesn't mean people will want to do things your way. 2. Bad Behavior really does make bad law. 3. Democrats on the "Far-Left" are wackos, but because those in the ce...

Started by D. L. Russell in Questions and Answers 9 hours ago.

Pat Coyle

Why is learning history important to the future of American culture? 5 Replies

We spend millions of dollars building museums and teaching history in schools, but does our contemporary American culture truly value its history? Based on our American understanding, appreciation...

Started by Pat Coyle in Education. Last reply by Michael J Dukehart, II 6 minutes ago.

Nicki Laycoax

I need a mannequin 2 Replies

Does anyone have a mannequin I can borrow in the Indy area for about a week?

Tagged: mannequin, borrow

Started by Nicki Laycoax in Questions and Answers. Last reply by Michael J Dukehart, II 19 minutes ago.

Nicki Laycoax

Office Furniture 3 Replies

Where do you purchase your office furniture? Are you satisfied with the products and their service? Why did you choose to buy from the store you buy from? Did you buy online?

Tagged: stores, buying, furniture, office

Started by Nicki Laycoax in Questions and Answers. Last reply by Erik Deckers 26 minutes ago.

Cissi Sherlock

Reach Out! Out Reach - Gathering Area Food Pantry Information

I am gathering information on Food pantries in Indianapolis and surrounding areas. Please HELP me by providing information on any that you know of. If your church, business or organization provides...

Started by Cissi Sherlock in Classifieds - blatant self promotion 18 hours ago.

Stacey R. Davis

Need a location for a fund raiser to benefit YSC 8 Replies

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Davis Designs is organizing an event to raise money for Young Survivors Coalition. The event is called Pink Drink happy hour. I prefer Thursday Oct 23 7-9,...

Started by Stacey R. Davis in Events: Fundraisers / NPO. Last reply by Allison Witmeier 16 hours ago.

Kyle Lacy

Learn How To Grow Your Business by Blogging! 2 Replies

Have you wanted to learn how to blog? Would you like to know how to use blogging to build visibility and business? I am teaching a class through Rainmaker Universitycalled Grow Your Business By Blo...

Started by Kyle Lacy in Events for the creative class. Last reply by Kyle Lacy 9 hours ago.

Pat Coyle

Is it time to add classifieds to SI? 14 Replies

Is it time to ban blatant self-promotion? Flickr Lately we have seen an uptick in job seekers, job postings and blatant self-promotion on our Forum. And we continue to see the Forum used to promo...

Started by Pat Coyle in Questions and Answers. Last reply by Wil Green 28 seconds ago.

Ashley Hardy

Need video done? or logo?

Currently I am seeking freelance work for anyone is looking for a designer to create either logo, brochure, or other collaborative material for their business. Also, I specialize in video productio...

Started by Ashley Hardy in Design Oct 4.

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