Tag Archives: design
Anders Dahlvig, The IKEA Edge
Today, as I sit on an IKEA chair at an IKEA desk, we’re talking to Anders Dahlvig, former CEO of IKEA. Anders is the author of The IKEA Edge: Building Global Growth and Social Good at the World’s Most Iconic … Continue reading
Dan Roam, Blah Blah Blah
Today we’re talking with a true champion of simplicity in our complex organizational lives. Dan Roam was the kid that got in trouble with his teachers because he spent all of his time drawing pictures in class. And 30 years … Continue reading
3 things learned from my website make-over
The new website is up at last. Sleek, beautiful and focused. No longer do we have 12 disconnected and disparate websites. No longer – I hope – do people ask, “but really, what do you do?” (Chris Brogan is asking … Continue reading
What have the last 10 years taught you?
I’m in London enjoying a short break after working with favourite client of mine here. I strolled Carnaby Street today – once the epicenter of British fashion – and found this painted on the changing room wall of Howie‘s, a … Continue reading
Jessica Hagy, ThisIsIndexed.com
The problem with the internet is there are a gazillion blogs filled with information, but most of it is underwhelming. But an absolute gem, and one of my top three favorite sites ever on the internet is ThisIsIndexed.com, which is … Continue reading
Why design is at the heart of Great Work
Box of Crayons has been a fan of Emily Piloton and her work at Project H Design for some years now – some of our readers helped with the Hippo Roller initiative she was behind. Her book Design Revolution lists … Continue reading
The genius of the Jane Hotel
I’m in New York and slowly melting, it’s so hot and humid. One of my refuges is my hotel room, and I’ve shot this short video to show you why I’m enjoying the experience here so much.
Scott Belsky, Behance
Today Scott Belsky’s new book hits the shelves: Making Ideas Happen: Overcoming the Obstacles between Vision and Reality. It gets to the heart of how to do more Great Work, and I’m a raving fan. Pick up a copy, and … Continue reading
Matt May, In Pursuit of Elegance
I’m a big fan of Matt May’s book, In Pursuit of Elegance: Why the Best Ideas Have Something Missing. It speaks to my belief that design is an increasingly critical element of everything we do. Not just for those of … Continue reading
