Mark Rothko. No. 12 (Black on Dark Sienna on Purple), 1960 (exhibited at MOCA). Barnett Newman. Onement, III, 1949 The philosopher Jean‐Paul Sartre, unquestionably affected by the atrocities of the Holocaust and Hiroshima, publishes an essay in 1946, a year after the war, that rejects the idea of a God. He claims in his essay, “Existence precedes Essence”, that “we”, the existentialists, reject the...

Choice of Abigail Breslin to Play Helen Keller Upsets Deaf and Blind Advocates by Lindsay Robertson · October 30, 2009 On Wednesday, the producers of the Broadway revival of the play “The Miracle Worker,” about the early life of blind and deaf hero Helen Keller, announced that they’d chosen the young actress who will play her on stage this winter: 13-year-old Oscar nominee Abigail Breslin....

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I remember– my heart racing, my body paralyzed with horror and sorrow. People jumping to their deaths, buildings burning down. Fear of more attacks, that the federal building and JPL was going to be another target. Heros are all around us. Firefighters, flight attendants, co-workers, passers-by and volunteers. Life is short and uncertain– live each day as if it were your last. Love as if it were...

What is typography? And how does it enhance your message? Typography is the most important element in the science of design. It is the backbone in the anatomy of the visual display of words. Effective use of typography allows readers to focus on your content rather than be a distraction. Good typography is essential in this day and age. For example, today’s typical web visitor will be very savvy and quick...

During Rosh Hashanah services at Sinai Temple last week, Rabbinic Intern Nicole Guzik gave a sermon on the power of words. One thing that she discussed was how each of us have our own way of connecting with God, family, friends and even strangers. That, no matter what language we use to communicate, be it Hebrew, English, or some other foreign language… we all have our own way of expression. With that...

Hello and Welcome to my design blog! It is here that I hope you will be informed and entertained by topics relating to design, branding and marketing. As a professional design strategist, I will be sharing my insights and observations on the power of design– or lack thereof– in the ever-rapidly evolving and demanding Information Age. With the right approach, words and images combined can be a very...