Fluid's Big Idea Blog is a place for the observation and collection of thoughts on design, creativity and business.
01.13.10 Jim Killian
Pentagram put together a fun little flash program that psychologically analyzes you and tells you what typeface you are. I apparently am rational, assertive, progressive and relaxed so my typeface is Bifur. Bifur is probably the only typeface on that list that I haven't used... but maybe I should. Try it out and let me know in the comments what ...
Appreciation, Blog, Business, Design, Entertainment, Typography
01.11.10 Jim Killian
I have been seeing mentions of augmented reality all week long. I don't know if it's because of the Consumer Electronics Show or what but I decided to put up my own post on it. For those of you who don't know, Augmented Reality is the merging of the real and virtual worlds. It's sort of like virtual reality except ...
01.5.10 John Dye
In an age when nonprofit organizations are struggling harder than ever to have their messages heard, the value of branding and design has become increasingly essential to their survival. Today, a first-of-its-kind book, Designing for the Greater Good, was released to offer readers insights into great nonprofit branding campaigns in 24 inspiring case studies and hundreds of illustrated examples. ...
12.30.09 Matt Stuart
Sincere gratitude- have you expressed it? Wanna make people like you? Wanna see clients gravitate to you? Try it.
Here’s an article about “Thank You” from Go-To-Market Strategies:
When did you last say “Thank You” to a Customer?
“When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears” ~ Tony Robbins
It shocks us how many companies do not thank ...
11.10.09 Jim Killian
The iphone has obviously changed the game for the mobile phone community. We don't stop to think about exactly how powerful a device it actually is. I'm pretty sure it can do anything. We just need to unlock the power that it holds. A couple of engineers have done just that and created a remote control car. Not a little ...
09.3.09 Nic Annette
Unless you want to do something about it!
These are the many brands of London and London can't take it anymore. Mostly London's Mayor, Boris Johnson, can't. He's issued a public brief for the creative development and design of a brand.
Here's where it gets super interesting. Moving Brands wants everyone to get ...
Advertising, Appreciation, Blog, Branding, Design, Marketing
09.2.09 Nic Annette
Either Hector Sos did a brilliant campaign for the Torres Paper Swatch Book Company or people are paying the consequences for not recycling. You decide.
07.10.09 Luat Nguyen
Pantone collaboration with Gap flagship store in New York. The store is entirely dedicated to Pantone and their swatches. Pretty Cool.
Advertising, Appreciation, Blog, Branding, Design, Marketing, Sales
06.23.09 Matt Stuart
I love Toxel.com. A recent post shows images of extremely creative tissue boxes:
http://www.toxel.com/inspiration/2009/06/19/17-unique-and-creative-tissue-boxes/
Check it out!
06.16.09 Jim Killian
Texture fiends can all rejoice! A new site is handing out those tactile pictures for all of your creative needs. Texturelovers.com They have super high quality photos for you to dump into a website, business card, or whatever you are making. Go check them out today!
What Typeface are You? | 
Augmented Reality | 
Designing for the Greater Good | 
London's branding is falling down..falling down... | 
Paper Face. Literally. | 
Pantone/Gap NYC | 
Awesome Tissue Boxes | 
Texture Lovers | 
