tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903842939154407862Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:14:44 +0000Thoughts relating to graphic design, entrepreneurship, creativity, and business management. Metropolis Creative is a Boston-based graphic design studio.http://www.metropoliscreative.com/blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metropolis Creative)Blogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903842939154407862.post-6816363060786836793Sun, 02 Nov 2008 03:44:00 +00002008-11-05T21:14:44.356-05:00"Dr. Sketchy's is what happens when cabaret meets art school." I met Molly Crabapple, the founder of Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School, at Lasell College in 2007. She was part of an artist's lecture series where she spoke about how to make money as an artist. I was drawn to her amazing business and practical side because most artists don't have those skills. (This is a promo piece I designed for herhttp://www.metropoliscreative.com/2008/11/dr-sketchys-anti-art-school.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Flint)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903842939154407862.post-2770693395538692450Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:34:00 +00002008-10-22T22:42:14.146-04:00mobile internet bostonFuture Visionpersonalized online experiencewireless technologymobile internet worldinnovative usabilityAnand ChandrasekherIntelYes, I'm still on the innovation kick - but this time, with feeling. I just attended the Mobile Internet World in Boston and had the pleasure of listening to Anand Chandrasekher's keynote. I don't know what's more impressive — the underlying messages that wireless technology, personalized online experiences, and innovative usability are the fates of the future, or that Intel is behind this. This http://www.metropoliscreative.com/2008/10/wait-intel-is-doing-what.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Flint)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903842939154407862.post-7214409077451597066Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:21:00 +00002008-10-09T18:52:40.919-04:00Entrepreneurshipgraphic design studioinnovationBabson CollegeMicrosoft spent (who know's how much?) developing the Zune to compete against the iPod, while Apple was developing the iPhone. Apple innovated while Microsoft, yet again, imitated. I attended Babson College's Forum on Entrepreneurship & Innovation last week. I've been to a few of these Entrepreneurship conferences now and my eyes open wider every time I go. My heart beats faster as I become wiserhttp://www.metropoliscreative.com/2008/10/innovate-not-imitate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Flint)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903842939154407862.post-2560750286048716692Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:16:00 +00002008-09-17T20:20:47.253-04:00awardsboston graphic designMetropolis Creative is proud to announce they have received three American Graphic Design Awards from Graphic Design USA magazine. The editors of Graphic Design USA selected outstanding works in a wide range of categories, from books, to internet design, to signs and exhibits. The first award was given to Metropolis for the design of The Keating Group’s Marketing Brochure. The second was http://www.metropoliscreative.com/2008/09/metropolis-creative-wins-three-gd-usa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Flint)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903842939154407862.post-3882176011483182792Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:31:00 +00002008-09-12T14:04:47.210-04:00After posting this comment on AMA Boston's LinkedIn page, I thought I'd re-post it here. I'm certainly no expert [with social media], but my perception of social media is changing perhaps quicker than the medium itself. Currently, I view it as a way to remove some walls and let my target audience see the real me. Although this adds value to current clients, I think prospective clients are http://www.metropoliscreative.com/2008/09/how-to-use-social-media.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Flint)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903842939154407862.post-1623343239594385030Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:35:00 +00002008-09-09T23:23:21.140-04:00Notre DameFranceParisI just returned from Paris. Life in the Northeast is like riding on a train full of people. You can't wait to get off, but the longer you ride - the further you get. In order to enjoy the ride, it helps to notice the details along the way while keeping an eye on the destination. It seems as though the Parisians have done both quite well. The city itself is well-planned, from the gardens to the http://www.metropoliscreative.com/2008/08/recharge-in-paris.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Flint)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903842939154407862.post-3157517896496333101Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:05:00 +00002008-07-24T22:14:28.306-04:00Team Buildingbuilding your A teamNetworkingAs much as I loved the campy TV show of the 80's, that's not what I'm talking about. What I mean, is that I'm always on the lookout for members of my crack team of collaborative commandoes. I think finding those perfect personalities is almost more important than finding new clients. Because in order to do great things, you need great people. What makes an A-Team? Its probably different for http://www.metropoliscreative.com/2008/07/finding-a-team.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Flint)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903842939154407862.post-4932449506990506383Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:56:00 +00002008-07-03T21:56:39.627-04:00steampunksteampunk in filmsteampunk computerI recently had the pleasure of meeting Jake Von Slatt on his Victorian-Era RV; an old converted school bus. Yes, its a little weird - one one might ask, "why?" But you just have to love this style to understand the answer of a mere shrug of the shoulders.  So what is Steampunk? I like how Aether Emporium describes it: "Steampunk is an eclectic world of cogs and rivets. It is airships, goggles andhttp://www.metropoliscreative.com/2008/06/steampunk-comes-to-newton.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metropolis Creative)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903842939154407862.post-7663747941104214825Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:02:00 +00002008-07-03T20:32:19.611-04:00BrandingEntrepreneurshipGraphic Design AgencyEmerging Enterprise Center It's interesting how much effort and money goes into companies with little thought to what their brand is. Actually, I believe that a lot of thought does go into a company's brand early on - but then it falls aside to more important things like team building and funding. Its not difficult to build a strong brand - as long as you don't let it fall. I've been attending various entrepreneurship http://www.metropoliscreative.com/2008/06/how-does-good-brand-help-new-company.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metropolis Creative)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903842939154407862.post-6277988543020389391Tue, 27 May 2008 16:22:00 +00002008-07-03T20:37:05.118-04:00Indiana Jonesmovie reviewoff-brandOK, it was probably my fault for over-expecting, but I thought I knew Indiana Jones. I mean, isn't he the "original" adventurer? Well, modern-day anyway. A full-time college archeology professor, part-time adventurer (who liked to think of it the other way around.) He makes the adventure real for us real folk. Sure, finding the ark in the desert is unlikely, but possible, right? And who's to say http://www.metropoliscreative.com/2008/05/was-that-real-indy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metropolis Creative)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903842939154407862.post-3230578146912435451Fri, 16 May 2008 13:39:00 +00002008-05-16T11:41:29.862-04:00Boston Convention Center Graphic DesignTrade Show Booth DesignRetractable DisplayI've been to the "new" Boston Convention Center before, but it still impresses me. The front is so interesting and engaging - it just feels like you're going to something important when you see the building. And the sheer size of it is unbelievable. It just makes the old Bay Side Expo Center irrelevant. (Side note - you can park in the back for less money and a shuttle bus drops you off right in http://www.metropoliscreative.com/2008/05/different-kind-of-design-at-aia-boston.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metropolis Creative)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903842939154407862.post-3721290917735657528Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:48:00 +00002007-07-12T12:07:43.836-04:00WebSouthMetropolisGraphicPartnershipEndSalemDesignCreativeBostonThe Salem Partnership is a leadership organization for businesses, non-profit organizations and government agencies to collaborate to revitalize the Salem Community. For their 20th Anniversary, we designed and produced this elegant 36 page commemorative booklet. http://www.metropoliscreative.com/2007/06/we-just-finished-this-booklet-for-salem.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metropolis Creative)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903842939154407862.post-11365038723319775Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:14:00 +00002007-07-13T08:26:12.148-04:00CommunicationsAwardMetropolisGraphicEndPSMJDesignBostonWebSouthAnnualMetalconCreative BOSTON, MA - 06/12/07: Metropolis Creative, in collaboration with PSMJ Resources, has been recognized for it’s “Unlimited Possibilities” campaign, which promotes the annual PSMJ Resources METALCON conference. The 13th Annual Communicators Awards internationally recognizes professionals who have excelled in the field of communication. Entries and winners were submitted from all fify states as http://www.metropoliscreative.com/2007/06/metropolis-creative-of-bostons-south.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metropolis Creative)0