Wow, I see that I haven't been angry enough to rant about anything for months. But I am now. Today, I am wondering how people can be so unbelievably rude. Or stupid, I'm not sure.
64 entries categorized "Design by TSDG"
July 06, 2011
February 20, 2010
Mobile marketing
I had to chuckle. I got a spam email today that told me that "mobile marketing will be the next big thing!". Really?
February 15, 2010
Sometimes, you just have to drop the fish
I was rambling yesterday about new words that have entered our language. Today, it's the turn of new sayings.
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February 14, 2010
I love the way our language develops
Don't you? I sometimes think about time travel. I'd love to go back in time to see what it was like. But what if the reverse happened?
February 10, 2010
A day in the life - Twitter
We have done many remarkable things for our clients using social media. So I though it was about time to write a case study.
February 05, 2010
Las Olas Wine and Food Festival - thank you!
Well, I should say the American Lung Association (South Florida) as they are the people who organize the event.
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February 04, 2010
A helping hand
It's always nice to help people ... and isn't life enhanced by those lovely little acts of kindness that we receive?
September 23, 2009
Chuckle of the day
It's one of those weeks for dodgy copy.
September 22, 2009
The perfect photoshoot location in South Florida
If you're looking for the ideal photoshoot location in Florida, look no further!
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September 20, 2009
TSDG client Justin Bell
Looking at the TSDG portfolio, it would be easy to think that we specialize only in restaurants.
September 18, 2009
Communication with your designer
What's the best way to communicate with your designer? There are some people who want to communicate directly with the designer at all stages of a project. WRONG.
September 10, 2009
TSDG photoshoot for KissKiss
TSDG client KissKiss, a fashion house producing eco-friendly clothing for women, held their first photoshoot at the TSDG studios today.
September 03, 2009
Random quotes - font sizes
I know that this is hard to believe, but I sometimes think that people don't pay attention to me.
September 02, 2009
Would you put that postcard on your fridge?
A postcard campaign can be a very cost-effective marketing tool.
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September 01, 2009
White space
Designers, photographers, artists ... and anyone who is involved in the visual arts understands the value and the reasons behind white space.
August 27, 2009
Precision
Not sure why I've got this particular bee in my bonnet today, but there you are.
July 24, 2009
Picasso's napkin
You know the story about Picasso's napkin, don't you?
June 15, 2009
Who is your celebrity?
It may seem like a strange question, but you've no idea how much it helps to clarify your design.
June 02, 2009
As time goes by
An entree at a fine dining establishment takes longer to appear than a MacDonald's burger. Yes?
June 01, 2009
Pro Pilates. Fort Lauderdale
OK, this has nothing to do with restaurants (or branding really) but we're very excited about Pro Pilates! And there's a lesson to be had here...
May 15, 2009
Don't come running to me
Something my old mum used to say invariably made us laugh, in our daft, childish way.
May 06, 2009
And another rose ... by another name
As I said in yesterday's rant, we have not yet developed the art of telepathy.
April 30, 2009
Lovely clients
Well, isn't that just typical?
April 27, 2009
One basket?
We all know that an integrated marketing campaign is more efficient that scatter-shot advertising.
February 18, 2009
The magic button
Oh yes, apparently designers have a magic button.
January 26, 2009
Granny's peach pie
Another imaginary conversation with one of those awkward customers ...
January 21, 2009
Time and tide...
OK, so a party of ten enters your restaurant one evening...
January 12, 2009
Kokoriko
Kokoriko is the latest fast / casual restaurant concept to arrive in the USA.
November 03, 2008
Keep your website interesting!
The new TSDG-designed website for Wines by Angelo is a great example of keeping your web viewers engaged.
October 07, 2008
Casa d'Angelo
The latest venture by Chef Angelo Elia isn't his new location at Paradise Island, but in fact, is his new website.
September 04, 2008
As Aretha Frankin said ... RESPECT
Respect by Aretha Franklin, written and first recorded by Otis Redding if anyone's interested, is one of the most popular songs of its genre.
August 12, 2008
What is a rush fee?
It's pretty self-explanatory, really.
August 07, 2008
Spare parts
The image above represents an ideal world.
March 17, 2008
We're working on it, OK?
We haven't got there yet. But, as we've been in this business since 1999, we're bound to develop it soon.
March 13, 2008
Curb appeal
No matter where it is, it's important that your restaurant has curb appeal.
March 10, 2008
The amateur cook
Here's another hypothetical question for you.
February 28, 2008
What is a cell?
Cells are the structural and functional units of all living organisms. They are also the functional units of all websites and print work.
February 20, 2008
We love deadlines but ...
"I love deadlines". said Douglas Adams "I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by..."
February 17, 2008
Late again?
Yes, I know the picture is a cliché, - time is money.
February 11, 2008
Globally, not everyone understands you!
An (ex) employee recently objected to the fact that I don't allow American slang in copy.
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