7 ways teams can work together better

Written by dipika July 28th, 2010 in Interesting Finds.0 Comments

Finding a successful business team takes clarifying a shared vision.

When it comes to building strong teams, knowing what you have in common is more important than your individual opinions. Durham Chamber of Commerce hosted a talk this morning that highlighted this and more tips on how to build successful teams. Continue reading ‘7 ways teams can work together better’

In Search of Meaning (25): Chanel as muse

Written by dipika July 23rd, 2010 in Interesting Finds.0 Comments

Gabrielle Coco Chanel, fashion, art, modernism
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel

A man who can no longer love his wife. A woman who refuses to be owned. Last night I saw the deliberate, quiet, loud, and somewhat predictable film Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky (2009). Continue reading ‘In Search of Meaning (25): Chanel as muse’

DK designs a logo for Oregon veterinarian

Written by dipika July 19th, 2010 in Portfolio.0 Comments

Logo design for veterinary professional in Oregon

You could tell veterinarian Michael Salewski would be interesting just by his first e-mail query: “Hell! I don’t even have a name yet!”

Design Kompany’s task was to find a name, design a logo, and build out the brand design into business cards, envelopes and letterhead. The stationery designs have just been sent to the printers. And the logomark we created is pictured above. Continue reading ‘DK designs a logo for Oregon veterinarian’

DK’s logo design for Seattle’s Row House Cafe

Written by dipika July 16th, 2010 in Portfolio.0 Comments

Row House Cafe brand design by Raleigh-Durham graphic design and marketing studio One of our coolest projects to date is branding this startup cafe in Seattle.

A dream gig for the likes of Design Kompany, since Akira and I each purchased fancy lattes in the Emerald City daily for six years. Continue reading ‘DK’s logo design for Seattle’s Row House Cafe’

Ode to the parents of friends

Written by dipika July 11th, 2010 in Design Inspirations and Interesting Finds.1 Comment

Painting by Yukiyoshi Omaki

Older people are smart, experienced, and totally underrated by Generations X and Y. Continue reading ‘Ode to the parents of friends’

The secret formula for more time

Written by dipika July 9th, 2010 in Design Inspirations and Interesting Finds.0 Comments

How we can have more time if we plan for it

Is it just me, or do people feel like they don’t have any time?

I’m talking about time to do the things that make you happy. You know what these things are. Just think back to the last time you had a completely agenda-less day. What did you do? Continue reading ‘The secret formula for more time’

Can a skateboard animation be twee? YES, and this is it.

Written by dipika July 7th, 2010 in Interesting Finds.0 Comments

Skateboardanimation from Tilles Singer on Vimeo.

This from the creator, Tilles Singer:

A ton of digital photos, a ton of real life magazines, an hour of recording music.

Unfortunately I cannot provide an exact list of photographers beeing responsible for the photography in the fist place. Continue reading ‘Can a skateboard animation be twee? YES, and this is it.’