A great post from Fast Company about how emotion can be a greater catalyst than knowledge. Key in pitch design, as well. The vibe you leave in the room is almost more important than what you said. (At least as a first touch.)
The “…the fuck…” exercise.
A study in getting to the point. Think of the last time you had to write an About Us page. Or a FAQ. Or craft an elevator pitch. The big challenge is coming up with a clear, engaging, and succinct description of your project. The tendency – and the highly damaging tendency – is to… Continue reading The “…the fuck…” exercise.
Meet Steve.
This is Steve. Steve is unique. He is the manifestation, the entirety, the avatar of all that is right and good and true in the open world. The people. The sharing. The freedom. The hacker ethos. All of it. Steve is pretty awesome. And effective. He saved the open web from destruction. What else can… Continue reading Meet Steve.