Category Archives for Misc.

How to Become More Productive Instead of a Better Tweeter

Are you really so desperate to find an audience that you have made it a top priority to get people to follow you on Twitter? I like Twitter, sort of, but I use it in fits and starts. Or to … Continue reading

12. April 2009 by Kelly
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On the need to read

It always surprises me, no matter how many times I hear it, when people tell me they don’t read books anymore. I wrote a novel a couple years back. I asked some friends to give it a read and provide … Continue reading

13. February 2009 by Kelly
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Hearing, Meeting and Enjoying Mr. Sagmeister

Tonight I saw one of my favorite graphic design peers, Stefan Sagmeister, speak before a crowd of about 500 designers, students, fans, and friends at the University of Washington. He is a very entertaining speaker, and I thoroughly enjoyed his … Continue reading

05. March 2008 by Kelly Hobkirk
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Thank You Polly Hobbs

I met Polly Hobbs when I was a 14-year old high school student. She was my art teacher. The first thing she did was set up a still life composition (that looked like a haphazard mess) in the center of … Continue reading

24. December 2007 by Kelly
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Design Anarchy, The Book

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04. December 2007 by Kelly
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Voice-Recognition Has A Ways To Go

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05. November 2007 by Kelly Hobkirk
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A Kick-Ass Information Service

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17. October 2007 by Kelly Hobkirk
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Thank You for That Slap Upside the Head

I got passed over by an existing client recently for a total rebranding of their organization. At first, I was disappointed in them for not giving me a shot at pitching the project, but after some reflection I realized that … Continue reading

27. September 2007 by Kelly Hobkirk
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Connections are everywhere

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16. June 2007 by Kelly Hobkirk
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Overcoming the shakes

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16. June 2007 by Kelly Hobkirk
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