A creative dumping ground for issues that interest me personally and professionally, with the thought they may interest you too. Issues such as the business of design, the design of business, the design of objects, design strategy, creative direction, innovation, creativity, thought leadership, observations, as well as recommendations, mid-century modern decorative arts and architecture, and the state of my thinking (and currently the state of my heart).
Not sure why, but this video reminds me of my friend Chris, AND to order the brake parts for my Audi A6 Bauhaus C5. They're screaming mercilessly at me.
Labels: Audi A6, Bauhaus C5, brakes, Chris, friends, Walter Rohrl
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Beginning fall 2006, BarryBlog was once vibrant and daily, but now rather sleepy and sporadic. But if you look through the archives or Google Search Herman Miller and BarryBlog, chances are you'll find the many times I've spoken of the great company Herman Miller. I've gained a deep appreciation since I first experienced the performance and aesthetic of their wares at a small design firm in East Lansing Michigan, right out of college. The owner of that shop bought only Herman Miller, and I have been hooked since. Then while working as a senior art director in a small Grand Rapids marketing communications consultancy, I had further opportunities to learn about the company. While in Grand Rapids, I spent hours at their refurbished product store which at the time was called REMARK. I so miss that great store.
In the must read "The Design of Herman MIller", by my hands down favorite writer, Ralph Caplan, I learned how D. J. De Pree founded the company based on his Biblical worldview. As I read that, it was easy to compare with the current company who employs me, Tyndale House Publishers. Like D. J., Ken Taylor built a company with people as a priority. Like D. J., Ken realized how important people are to the overall day to day success of the business.
So tonight while I was further researching Herman Miller, I came across this wonderful example of how D. J. approached business, and more specifically, the people who worked for him.
Someday I would love to help grow Herman Miller using my God given skills. Like Tyndale, they are one of the few great companies left.
See for yourself, in D. J. De Pree's own words.
Labels: Business of Design, D. J. De Pree, Faith, Furniture, Herman Miller, Ralph Caplan
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Now I do. Great example of people having a say. Hope to buy tickets when the tour comes to my town, as I'm sure this will jump from viral to big business. And frankly, it deserves to. Make sure to check out the people's web sites who were featured in this video, especially if you are looking to have hours sucked right out of your day, since the internet's so good at that.
This video dares the question, why is American Idol so lame this year? Enough said. Have at it.
Labels: American Idol, video, YouTube
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A creative dumping ground for issues that interest me personally and professionally, with the thought they may interest you too. Issues such as the business of design, the design of business, the design of objects, design strategy, creative direction, innovation, creativity, thought leadership, observations, as well as recommendations, mid-century modern decorative arts and architecture, and the state of my thinking (and currently the state of my heart).
Senior Art Director publishing; Follower of Christ; Boxing fan (and one time promoter); Collector of mid-century modern furniture, decorative arts and housewares.
