Hi, I’m Chris – Blank Space’s new intern. Since I will be writing regular blog posts during my time at Blank Space I thought I’d start by introducing myself. I’ve spent the past 10 years dabbling in design while formally working in non-profit training overseas and retail management in the U.S. A few years back … Continued
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Polaroid Art Makes Me Smile
I just discovered Sean Tubridy’s photos on Flickr. Really fun and inspiring artwork. See his full set of Polaroid photos. Sean also is an illustrator and a fellow designer who owns his own design firm in Minneapolis, called Blue over Blue. Sean Tubridy’s work is inspired by the golden age of design a heyday of … Continued
Finally, Free WiFi at Starbucks
Starbucks to Offer Free WiFi at All Stores Nationwide. Starting July 1, with no registration or account required.
Wholehearted Belly Laughs are Good for Business
Jennifer Belle promotes her novel, The Seven Year Bitch, one laugh at a time. There is just no better feeling than seeing someone you don’t know reading your book in a public place, she said. And so I just decided I would just make it happen for myself. . . In an entrepreneurial spirit, Jennifer … Continued
Why so many perfect games?
Is it because the steroid era has come to an end? Do the pitchers have the upper hand now that all the artificial beefcakes are gone? That’s my completely uneducated guess.
Birds Shifts Anatomically Towards the Reptilian
Quirky explorations of nature always pull me in, and Justin Gibben’s newest watercolor drawings Hydras and Basilisks definitely fits the bill. Hydras and Basilisks opens on Seattle’s First Thursday Art Walk at Punch Gallery in Pioneer Square. Meet the artist at the opening reception from 5-8pm on June 3rd. Justin Gibbens received his BA in … Continued
The Element—How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything
The Element, offers insights about the importance of discovering your own true best self. Author, Ken Robinson provides a worthy critique on our education system. Public education was created in the interested of industrialism and in the image of industrialism which puts relentless pressure on students to conform. This conformity drains our creativity and prevents … Continued
BP’s New Logo
h/t Reddit.
Folklife Marks the Start of Summer in Seattle
First photo is courtesy of larry&flo (Larry Miller) on Flickr, the other two are courtesy of pictoscibe (Peter Prehn) on Flickr. Northwest Folklife Festival starts on Friday at Seattle Center! Folklife is a pleasant reminder that the world is bigger than Seattle, and Seattle is bigger than it seems. —Andrew Matson, The Seattle Times. Riley … Continued
Enhance Your Online Presence
Freelancers and business owners are consistently trying to make a name for themselves. We are all on the Internet to some capacity, but are we using our online tools to their highest potential? Here are some recommendations we can all do to enhance our presence on the Internet. Some tips are quick and easy. Other … Continued