doodle, doodle. helps your noodle

When I was in school I used to doodle while I was in class, usually un-identifiable scribbling. I had one teacher in particular that this annoyed. She was convinced that unless we were looking at her we wouldn’t retain the information; the we’d “checked out” and weren’t paying attention. Well, she may have been wrong. …continue reading “doodle, doodle. helps your noodle” ›

the phantom menace

Yes, I watch too much Star Wars, but I couldn’t resist the title. Read the article below and you’ll see why. In it, the author talks about his disappointment after finding out that author John Grisham was a phantom Facebooker. …continue reading “the phantom menace” ›

Cooler than Kuler?

Somehow I missed out on the announcement that Adobe’s super-nifty Kuler application is now availabe on their AIR platform.

What’d he just say?

Kuler (kuler.adobe.com) is a great free tool that allows you to find complimentary colors after setting a base.  The site allows you to rotate through a color wheel and specify your starting point, and the system will suggest what the other colors should be based on a variety of algorithms that sort of guarantee they work well.  For me the site is a great tool and a fun playground. …continue reading “Cooler than Kuler?” ›

top chef comes to…TPN?

Ian, Kat & Dave working hard

Ian, Kat & Dave working hard

Oh yes it has! Twice. Well, not the actual show, but TPN’s own version. In our version, its not every man/woman for himself/herself, but each TEAM for itself. We divide the participants into 2 teams; they create their menu,  decorate and set the table; some wear team uniforms, provide menus and even supply after dinner cigars. We aren’t playing around. This is serious business. …continue reading “top chef comes to…TPN?” ›

the arts hang on…our walls

For years now TPN has been hosting quarterly artist receptions for its TPN Gallery Walls project. Our curator, Ms Laurie LeClair, …continue reading “the arts hang on…our walls” ›

rendering to reality…

Reality - Open Market Exhibit

REALITY

Our client requested a new booth, essentially light boxes 5′x16′. We partnered with three vendors (graphics, structure and wood accents) to produce this booth …continue reading “rendering to reality…” ›

Spend Your Marketing Dollars on the RIGHT Gen Y Consumers

I recently received this video from Advertising Age, in which Emily Riley, a senior analyst for Forrester Research, suggested that Generation Y may want to be behaviorally targeted for adverts. Riley suggested that a site be created where Generation Y can opt in or opt out of specific advertisements.  …continue reading “Spend Your Marketing Dollars on the RIGHT Gen Y Consumers” ›