Archive for May, 2007

article: why mac computer systems reduce creativity

Thursday, May 10th, 2007

Here’s an interesting article by Terence Love. Critical review of professional design practice, creativity and quality improvement in design is weak in the design literature relating to design processes and the computer technologies that support them. This paper takes a systems perspective focusing on the role of professional design practice and its relationships with creativity, [...]

overheard at the dentist’s office — an ugly american?

Wednesday, May 9th, 2007

Yesterday afternoon, while sitting in the waiting room of the dentist’s office, I overheard this conversation. I wrote down bits and pieces. To set this up, two young men walked in the door. They couldn’t have been more than 23.

white guys

Friday, May 4th, 2007

I have to admit feeling a little sad for this picture of the Republican candidates. They all look like they went to the same tailor. Ten (white men) who match the flag. What is the country coming to? I have to admit that at least the democrats don’t all dress alike or have the same [...]