Tequila Slurpees and A Trek to the Denver Art Museum: How I Added Two New Matches To My Concept Matchbox
June 15th, 2010 | by Guest AuthorBy Steph Doyle
Images by Nicholas Nawroth & Kelly Parke
This year’s HOW design conference was a bit different for me than past design conferences, as I actually decided to experience some the host city’s cultural offerings. And I don’t mean from the inside of a restaurant or bar. Well, at least that was my intention.
On Monday, day 2 of the conference, the morning started out with an inspirational presentation given by my colleague and friend, Von Glitschka. The session was entitled, “Creating 5-Alarm Concepts” and used the metaphor of collecting matches. Not two things that are alike, but the sticks you use to start a fire. The matches are symbolic of the life experiences that we intentionally or accidently go through, and how we can translate those experiences into 5-alarm creative concepts for use in daily problem solving. Click the link above to download Von’s awesome presentation.
Tequila Slurpees
The Reflex Blue Show, 2010 HOW Conference Special: DAY THREE
June 8th, 2010 | by Donovan Beery
Monday – and the How Conference kicked into full gear.
We bring in Steph Doyle and Darcy Hinrichs to recap the day with us.
The day went by way to quickly, hoping today turns out just as exciting. Catch us with the day vis Twitter (@36point and @vossome), and we’ll be back tomorrow!
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Nate Voss is a designer, illustrator, talkshow host and design journalist. Working in Omaha since 2001, Nate served four years on the Board of Directors for
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