THOUGHTS & IDEAS

Creative ideas, observations and things worth talking about

Not everything I think about fits neatly into branding, packaging or web design. This is where I share ideas from work and everyday life—drinks, design, technology, travel, sustainability, business and the occasional thing that simply makes me stop and think.

Yesterday, walking through the Pump Room Gardens in Leamington Spa, I stumbled upon their EcoFest 2023 day activities, advertised as – ‘learn more about how you can decrease your carbon footprint, increase your healthy eating & step outside more to explore beautiful local green spaces. Good for us, good for the planet.’

Sep 3, 2023
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Reflections, updates and design philosophy from the studio.

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Week 8 – 10 essentials for biz in Kelowna

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Week 7 – Are we Linkedin?

Are we Linkedin, or are we only halfway there? What is LinkedIn? According to the official blab, ~ LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, with over 60 million members and growing rapidly. LinkedIn connects you to your trusted contacts and helps you exchange knowledge, ideas, and opportunities with a broader network of professionals.
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Twilight, Twible or Twinsight

The three comments below were the first customer reviews I found on iTunes regarding the 2008 release of Twilight. If these were reviews for a restaurant and we read them, we would probably never consider going there. But as we all know, unless we have been sleeping under a rock, the second movie of the Twilight franchise, “New Moon”, has just reached all-time box office record history. A movie costing a mere $50 million to produce took in $200 million on its opening night. Twilight…hmm…
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Am I in your Tribe?

In today's fast-paced world, convenience and instant gratification have become priorities for most people. With advancements in technology and social media, connecting with others has become easier and quicker than ever before. By simply clicking a button, we can become fans on Facebook, subscribe to YouTube channels, and add new friends on Twitter. The speed and simplicity of these processes have made them all the more popular, especially among the younger generation who have grown up in a world where everything is just a click away. While this instant connectivity has its benefits, we must also consider the impact it has on our social interactions and relationships. With so much emphasis on speed and efficiency, we risk losing the value of genuine connection and meaningful communication.
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City Council Candidates Not So Social

So what can you take away from this? The biggest thing you must realise and understand is that social media is complex and very time-consuming. For those candidates using social media, there has to be a strategy plan and a dedication of time to make it work.
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Let’s Talk Business or NOT!

A dynamic discussion on business growth, Social Marketing integration, and mastering finances. Discover expert insights, unlock financial empowerment, and take control of your money journey. Don't miss out – reshape your relationship with money!"
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These are simply the things I notice.

Some relate directly to my work. Others are ideas, experiences or questions that stay with me. They might begin with a bottle, a website, a conversation, a journey or something unexpected that makes me look twice.

I have spent more than 30 years creating, learning and figuring things out. This is where I share some of that thinking without pretending that every observation needs to become a marketing lesson.

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