Lemonade
I was laid off about a year ago this week. During the time I spent looking for new employment, a thousand ideas went through my head for things I could do outside the world of advertising and design...
The golden nose: A mystery solved
About 15 years ago, my dad built a 1/6th scale radio controlled flying model of Charles Lindbergh's iconic Ryan NYP, better known as The Spirit of St. Louis. In the two years he spent constructing his 91" replica, dad extensively researched Lindbergh's life and seminal, 1927 New York-to-Paris flight. This research showed in the meticulous detail of his plane. Every detail is represented in immaculate miniature — from Lindbergh's uncomfortable wicker seat, to each and every one of his instrument panel gauges, to a tiny working version of his side periscope complete with mirrors. Dad's research gave him enough expertise that he could see un-captioned photos of the plane and know when and usually where they were taken. He even uncovered inaccuracies in some of the written accounts. However, one detail escaped him: the golden nose.
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My take on the Apple Tablet
This is getting talked about absolutely to death right now, so I'm going to say my bit, hopefully add something, then be done with talking about it.
I think Apple is really onto something here...
MINI reveals the Countryman crossover
Yesterday I was thrilled to see that three photos of the MINI Countryman crossover had leaked a...
NS Review: 2009 MINI Cooper S Clubman
Last week I accidentally slid my '06 Cooper S into a curb in the falling snow. It managed to mangle the rim, but thankfully there was no damage beyond the rim and hub. What it did mean was an...
Project Streetliner mentioned on the WRR
The fine gentlemen at the White Roof Radio podcast made kind mention of my Streetliner project on the podcast...
Quick thought: The value of design, the purpose of portfolios
I had an experience this week that I wish were rare in my industry, but sadly it just isn't. I was asked, by a stranger, to work for them for nothing. This person wanted me to do what I do every day...
Scooter Season 2009
Today we get our first real snowstorm of winter. What that means, among other things, is that the 2009 riding season is officially over. I winterized my Vespa several weeks ago, but this makes it...
NS Recommends: Absinthe & Flamethrowers
I can't remember just how I came across William Gurstelle's Absinthe & Flamethrowers: Projects and Ruminations on the Art of Living Dangerously, but I'm extremely glad that I did...
Tinkering is in the bloodline
The week of Christmas, 2007, I learned an essential truth about myself. I am born with invention and discovery in my pedigree. I was sitting in my parents' new house holding a small, silver alarm...