ITEM: Where creations are actually made
What if we digitized the process of ideation? In this rapid brand ideation, I’ve developed a meta idea for ideas themselves. ITEM: where creations are actually made.
I Am the Signifier and the Signified
I am the signifier and the signified, both the writing as creator and the writer that creates. Each word written has, in turn, written me.
Context Mapping as Content Engineering
Context maps make explicit the underlying factors that shape your thinking—your educational background, professional experiences, cultural influences, and technological exposure. These maps help others understand not just what you think, but why you think that way and what filters you're applying to information.
Is brand consistency killing your authenticity?
Break free from the consistency trap. The digital landscape is hungry for voices that sound genuinely human, not perfectly polished.
The Quiet Battle in Every Piece of Content
Many corporations have become increasingly sophisticated at mimicking service while selling. The real test might be: If the company vanished tomorrow, would their content still matter to anyone?
On Clarity
Even after 20 years of professional writing, I still find ways to write with clarity. Here’s what I’ve been clarifying lately.
Poetic: The Anti-Productivity App
Poetic stands at the intersection of mindfulness and creativity—an anti-productivity app designed to help you find your rhythm, not your routine.
Pop Quiz: Craft Sodas with a Healthy Twist
Pop Quiz is a double entendre that references both soda “pop” and educational quizzes. This name creates a tension between craft and play, placing it in a unique position within the alternative soda market.
Steal This Brand: A Rapid Brand Development Methodology
The methodology behind “Brand a Day / Steal This Brand,” where I invite you into my creative process and offer you ready-to-use brand concepts that you can adapt for your own purposes.
From Corporate to Creative: My 30-Day Quest to Build an Authentic Brand
Goals are not meant to be stretched like taffy, endlessly chewed until perfection. Instead, they are best approached as a series of gradual steps.