What’s the easiest way to stand out?  Obviously, you need to be different than everybody else.  Being different in itself isn’t enough to carry you through to success, though.  You also have to be better, but how?

As one who has worked hand-in-hand with advertising for many years, it’s very refreshing to get an outside opinion.  Sometimes I wonder if I’m too close, jaded even, to have an accurate perspective on the effects of advertising on the potential consumer.  Here’s a recent, thought-provoking quote on the state of advertising from none other than Banksy himself.

Let’s face it, there are certain things that you don’t want to be cheap — you want to go instead to the best, the most capable and qualified person for the job. Good heart surgery is one of these things, as is reliable structural engineering. What about design, though?

As a computer-based designer, people often call on me to answer their random computer problems. I used to Google their problems and answer them, but as of late, I’ve grown tired of being a person who isn’t facilitating their own empowerment.

Diversification and persistence are areas in which creatives and leaders make decisions on a daily basis. In this story, I’d like to share a bit of perspective on when to give up, when to press through, and how we can get the best return on our investments of energy.

Modbots, brand illusions, street art, creative resumes, scratch ticket announcements, clever logos, everyday typography, and hipster design shops. Check it out.