Clever Business Cards, Part IV

Based on popular demand, here are some additional clever business card designs.   Guitar Instruction   Concrete Business   Cheese Shop   Brazilian cheese store Bon Vivant hands out this creative miniature grater business card. Yoga Studio Musical Comb Tennis Lessons Library Check Out Card for an author   Heat Sensitive Cards   Tire treadContinue reading “Clever Business Cards, Part IV”

Han Solo in Carbonite Business Card Case From ThinkGeek

You can now show off your love of Star Wars while also passing out your business information with the spring-loaded Han Solo in Carbonite Business Card Case ($25) from Think Geek. What appears to be a solid block of carbonite containing a tiny Han Solo is actually a spring-loaded case that holds a dozen businessContinue reading “Han Solo in Carbonite Business Card Case From ThinkGeek”

Chuck E. Cheese’s New Look

CEC Entertainment Inc., the company that operates Chuck E. Cheese, the chain of children’s pizza restaurants is retiring the giant rodent’s outdated image and turning him into a hip, electric guitar playing rock star. The new Chuck E. Cheese that launches this week will be voiced by Jaret Reddick, the lead singer for the pop-punkContinue reading “Chuck E. Cheese’s New Look”

Building A Better Shopping Cart

Although this video is a few years old, I thought it might be interesting to individuals that care about teamwork, good design and innovation. I have talked about IDEO to many colleagues in the past and thought this video would provide a good snapshot of how this company thinks outside of the box – inContinue reading “Building A Better Shopping Cart”

Steve Jobs Resigns As CEO of Apple

Apple’s Board of Directors today announced that Steve Jobs has resigned as Chief Executive Officer, and the Board has named Tim Cook, previously Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, as the company’s new CEO. Jobs has been elected Chairman of the Board and Cook will join the Board, effective immediately. “Steve’s extraordinary vision and leadership saved AppleContinue reading “Steve Jobs Resigns As CEO of Apple”

Microsoft To Acquire Skype For $8.5 Billion

Microsoft has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Skype Global to acquire VoIP service provider Skype for $8.5 billion in cash. According to the announcement, the agreement has already been approved by the boards of directors of both companies, and “will increase the accessibility of real-time video and voice communications, bringing benefitsContinue reading “Microsoft To Acquire Skype For $8.5 Billion”

The Timbuk2 Custom Manufacturing Factory in San Francisco

Here is a behind-the-scenes look at the Timbuk2 messenger bag custom manufacturing factory in San Francisco. Timbuk2 has been making custom bags in San Francisco since 1989. Once a customer places their custom order on timbuk2.com, the manufacturing team in San Francisco starts making the customer’s bag immediately. Timbuk2 guarantees all their custom bags willContinue reading “The Timbuk2 Custom Manufacturing Factory in San Francisco”

Guitar Lessons: A Life’s Journey Turning Passion into Business by Bob Taylor

Guitar Lessons: A Life’s Journey Turning Passion into Business by Bob Taylor ($25) is an inside story of the founding and growth of Taylor Guitars, one of the world’s most successful guitar manufacturers. Bob Taylor mixes the details of his experience as a tradesman and cofounder of Taylor Guitars, a world-famous acoustic and electric guitarContinue reading “Guitar Lessons: A Life’s Journey Turning Passion into Business by Bob Taylor”

Letterheady

Back in the day (Before e-mail) corporations and celebrities would correspond via traditional mail with a handwritten note. Often times, the note would be on letterhead. A letterhead is the heading at the top of a sheet of letter paper. It usually consists of a name and an address, and a logo or corporate design,Continue reading “Letterheady”

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