I believe that every designer has to have personal projects—it’s the only way to grow and find a unique voice. At any given point in time, I’m working on an independent project in the studio and that’s very important to me—it’s what defines me as a designer.
- Louise Fili
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Date an entrepreneur. Date a girl who spends her money on iPads and web apps instead of trips to the mall. A girl who doesn’t mind being told that her idea isn’t going to catch on. One who’s kept a running list of things she’s wanted to change since she was a kid.
- Heather Payne, Date an Entrepreneur – Female Edition
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by Debbie Millman - found on brainpickings.
“Tens of thousands who could never afford to own, feed and stable a horse, had by this bright invention enjoyed the swiftness of motion which is perhaps the most fascinating feature of material life.”
– Frances Willard
awesome picture found here
In a newsletter of the World Design Capital 2012 Helsinki I read the following and I fully agree:
Cycling Makes Cities Work
Here’s the fact: Without cycling there cannot be real urban city culture. This is why several projects of WDC Helsinki 2012 are aimed at making the Helsinki area an even better cycling environment for all, children, youth and working adults. Exhibition center Laituri’s Fiilari exhibition (12.6.-4.8.) offers a wide variety of cycling related information. Recently opened “Baana” provides a new route for exclusively cycling/walking/jogging from Ruoholahti area to city center. Baana is yet another example of Helsinki’s desire to renew and improve its cycling routes. We love cycling.
pic found here
‘While it might seem like a typical bike film at first sight, this short offers so much more than you’d think. Sander Vandenbroucke directed this bewildering documentary, portraying bike messengers in Brussels, a city that has about 4% of cyclists.’ And one might think all European cities are made for bicycles..
I found this interesting post via swiss-miss.
‘Do you have a freelance gig you haven’t been paid for? Well, then check out World’s Largest Invoice and add your info.
The site launched today, and is an initiative by The Freelancers Union, to urge lawmakers to pass the Freelancer Payment Protection act in New York. It’s model legislation that gives freelancers the same protection as “traditional” employees – they can file wage claims for the money they’re owed and get protection from the Department of Labor.
www.worldslongestinvoice.com‘ Oh yeah. If you’re a freelancer, this is for you!
