We’ve all heard variations of the phrase, so I won’t even mention it. But it’s inaccurate. Because opportunity doesn’t knock. Sure it might happen once in a blue moon, but typically, things don’t fall into place. Your lap will remain empty (non-sexual reference, of course) and nothing/no one will come aknockin’ if you’re not out there
2011: Year In Review
PREMIER: Socializing, with Kareem Ahmed : A short film by Chris McDuffie
Early this summer, I received an email from a photographer named Chris McDuffie. I’d heard his name around town before…I was familiar with some of his work. We’d never actually met in real life, but we’d been lurking in eachother’s internet shadows for a while. Chris was emailing to let me know that he was
The Power Of No
Turning down work. Ha! What a novel concept. About a year ago, I remember reaching out to contractors/freelancers/small business owners and hearing them say: “Sorry, I’d love to help you out but I’m not taking on any new work right now.” I’d think to myself…”Lazy freelancer….doesn’t want to do any real work…” or “If I
How Target Nails User Experience
Have you ever gone to a Target store with the intention of “picking up a couple of things, like deodorant and laundry detergent” and ended up leaving an hour later with a heaping cartful of product that you suddenly remembered you needed? It’s a serendipitous experience. But it isn’t. Because it’s science and art. When





