Author: John Randall
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Mr. Prototypo Gigabyte-o
A cult classic was released on February 22, 1983. The band Styx released their rock opera Kilroy Was Here. Mr. Roboto, the first song on the record, is “a tale of a non-conformist trying to escape from domineering, small-minded authorities who use robots to assert their power,” says Jim Beviglia in his article The Meaning…
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Voter Be Heard
Voting allows for our voices to be heard. I take any opportunity to vote seriously, because I want to be heard and I want others to be heard. It doesn’t matter if it’s for the presidency or a small-town school board, when there is voting, go, be heard. Sprinting is no different. There are a…
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Crazy 8’s
There’s a card game called crazy ’8s, and the object is to be the first player to play all of their cards. The initial deal is five cards and you must play your hand to “match the card on the starter pile in suit or in denomination.” Eights are wild and can be play at…
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Team Work Makes The Dream Work
There is anxiety that comes with the infamous corporate T-word. I think most people fear teamwork because we’ve been burned by the team that was supposed to help us. This betrayal is paid forward by distrusting teams and working harder and longer hours solo because of trust issues. The Better Help Editorial Team wrote in…
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Experimentation
Atychiphobia is an intense fear of failure. I have failed too many times to count; promotions I’ve lost, relationships that ended, or jobs I left. Instead of seeing them as failures, I see all of them as growth. I learned more about who I am from those experiences than if there were no turbulence. “John,…
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Finale
Success is journey where the only true measurement can bet are upon reflection. In my humble opinion, growth in self, talent, and ability are professional achievements. I would only do myself a disservice if I didn’t look back to see how my design skills have evolved these last few weeks. From day one I made…
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Off the Grid
I’m a tall fella at 6’5” and well over 200 lbs. I’m usually the one to intimidate, but this, this grid and composition scared me. Afraid of the unknown, I’ve never done this before and I’m completely out of my comfort zone. Cath Caldwell writes in Graphic Design for Everyone, “In design, a grid is…
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The Habit of Comfort
I feel most humans are creatures of habit. We go about our daily business like a merry-go-round. We continue in circles because it’s comfortable. Working in a creative field it’s easy to fall prey to comfort. Doing something that works and repeating. It’s complacent and often becomes boring. In the book White Space is Not…
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Photo Sense Design Envy
I love being a photographer. I’ve been a photographer/videographer for over decade and many of the fundamental elements are second nature. I see these elements all the time and I’ll loose myself looking at different angles and how that changes the picture. Cath Caldwell writes in Graphic Design For Everyone, “Composition is all about how…
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Color, My Bad
I bought a yellow and red sweeter because I thought I would look fantastic. The yellow popped and the red line accents had me hooked. I soon found out, from my wife, that I should stick to neutral tones and stay away from vibrant colors. I’ve always loved colors that pop. They grab your attention,…
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