September 22, 2009
The Difference Between Art & Design

Something I have struggled with since I started my design path has been my inability to produce art. Or at the least, this is a self-imposed feeling, blocking myself from any artistic talent I may or may not have.

The design profession I’ve chosen has taught me a lot about myself, and I continue to improve dramatically compared to where I was a year ago. I have fantastic and encouraging mentors where I work. I read many blogs, magazines and whathaveyou about photography, typography, art, porfolios, advertising, etc.

But it is this entry that helped me better understand what it is I do with my job. It makes more sense, and I feel better.

Thank you to whoever’s random tweet I read that brought me to this page. I can’t even keep track of how I find things anymore. Anyway, check out the link. It’s a good read.

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September 2, 2009

My design mentor sent this video to me yesterday. I hadn’t had the time to watch it until just now; it just put me in the greatest of moods.

The dude in this video traveled an unbelievable amount of land by foot. And he went into the adventure with a plan in a stylistic journalism sort of way. He had fun. And by the end of the video, you see who his inspiration to make the journey was. Thank you, both of you, for enduring something so big and making the rest of us realize we can conquer something that seems unconquerable.

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August 27, 2009

I like beatboxing. Not that I can do it. I like listening to it though. But now, after seeing this video, I can also say I like watching beatboxing too.

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August 10, 2009
I reiterate: A truly awesome film.

I reiterate: A truly awesome film.

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August 4, 2009

I saw this movie tonight, and it struck me as such a raw, authentic love story with lots of realism and artisticness that just… blew me away. I didn’t even want to go see it tonight, and walked out loving this film.

Even in heartache and heartbreak, life and love inspire me.

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July 31, 2009

5 Things I Don't Want To Forget*

1. The night I came to God
2. The night I asked Robyn to marry me
3. When I was obsessed with Final Fantasy 7
4. The first time I heard “The Background” by Third Eye Blind
5. The summer I read Blue Like Jazz

These are 5 of my life’s top moments that inspired me and continue to do so when I reflect on them.

*Something I read from SoulPancake.

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July 13, 2009

It’s been a while since I’ve felt particularly inspired. I’ve seen a few things while walking around KC, or have seen a few neat things online… but now what I’m inspired by is the new design of the former Sci-Fi channel.

I used to be really bitter when I found out it was going to be called “SyFy.” I thought it was a terrible idea and would somehow make the TV station lose tons of fans. But now, my mind has been changed.

I’m inspired because an idea I thought was worthless has been put into action and made me take a 180 degree stance on it. Today I saw three short filler spots for the channel. Beautifully rendered. Very atmospheric music and sounds. Utterly simplistic. I’m convinced by the re-made logo and newer direction with the television station.

Be sure to watch all three.

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