We are living and breathing in an Age of Integration.
Every action that we now undertake is or can be integrated with the larger system. The only limiting factors being our own imagination, and if it is realizable computationally.
Being an informed citizen of this age "requires the ability to apply computational ways of thinking to design, to writing, to experimentation, to artistic expression, and to problem solving – to the very core of human intellectual activity. In this age, our ideas are no longer constrained solely by what is physically realizable, but by what is computationally realizable." {Hence the popularity of de-constructivism in modern architecture}
........An artist is now able to create an artwork that only exists when someone interacts with it – specifying a framework within which each visitor can create a work of art.
A chemist is now able to search more effectively for new compounds by modeling them before ever going into the lab. Nearly every discipline is changing, not just because of new tools but because of new computational ideas and paradigms." Source: Congressional testimony of Dr. Rita Colwell, Director National Science Foundation.
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REMEDY FOR A CULTURE SUFFERING FROM ADHD?
Given that an average American attention span in 2013 was around 8 seconds long; it is no wonder that Instagram is one of the fastest growing social media platforms with over 200 million users. (source: Techcruch) Of course, beautiful filters contribute to much of its' success, but, you can also create stunning images and videos and share it across other social channels with the click of your finger (well not really, they just market it that way).
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THE PAIN OF EFFORT
The saying goes 'no pain, no gain'. As designers and as creators we are told that in order to achieve something you have to travel the path of pain and peril. There is no other way out.
The lords and the ladies of self-help proclaim the merits of discipline, focus and the steadfast firmness of human will. They lay out 5 step program or 10 step methodology, explaining how its is done. And they say, you have to keep at it and keep at it, to be any good. But does it really help? Findings are mixed at the best — the disastrous outcome of of New Years' goal in general and the failed strategy behind those hard goals setting are a sad testament to our human will.
I believe, the problem lies in this rote method. 'Keep doing', 'Keep working'. And, you will succeed. This may work for a while, but definitely not sustainable for the long haul.
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Homer,
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Muse,
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Odyssey and Illiad,
contemporary space design,
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When speaking at meetings or being engaged in conversations at conventions and trade shows, the conventional advice for preparing is to tell yourself you're great, there's no way you can fail.
The more effective stratagem: Instead of saying "I'm the best and I can do it," ask "How can I do it?" It's called "interrogative self-talk," and has been shown to be more effective than positive statements alone. Asking questions leads to answers. It gives you strategies for carrying out your task right at the top of your mind, and reminds you of your motivation. Source: To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others
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Art of Creation,
Art of Thinking
"Technology is a gift of God. After the gift of life it is perhaps the greatest of God's gifts. It is the mother of civilizations, of arts and of sciences." Freeman Dyson
For many thousands of years the growth curve of human progress was painfully slow and very gradual. Perhaps the only spike in the human social growth curve was during the Hellenistic period when Greek culture gained global prominence leading to exploration of arts, literature, theater, architecture, music, mathematics, philosophy, and science. That growth curve gained some momentum experiencing progress and prosperity.
But about 200 years ago something profound happened. Yes, you guessed it right! The industrial Revolution created a massive hike in the growth curve forcing the curve to shoot up almost ninety degrees. The growth has been phenomenal. And, it has not stopped ever since!
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Technology
seduction IS THE ONLY ART THAT STOOD THE TEST OF TIME
LET's face IT — WE ALL LOVE TO BE SEDUCED
Some of us are implicit about it and others are a tad bit explicit about it. We all long for this sense of restlessness that drives us to do deeds that are socially not quite the norm and culturally not quite acceptable. Here is what the master seducer have to say about seduction.
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Pop up displays,
Leonardo da vinci,
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Creative Exhibition Booth Design,
Booth Design trends 2011,
Mathew May,
Sfumto,
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Art and Design,
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[And] I have learnt from people's stories, been inspired by their hope, and been strengthened by their coming together.”
― Sharad Vivek Sagar
UPDATED AUGUST 2017
When people come together, great things start happening. For starters, they shun the logic that had worked yesterday, but is obsolete today. They work as one organism — one mind and one soul for one mission, and thus they make something happen that is far grander than themselves.
It is your people who lends color, texture and poetry to your brand. It is your people who brings forth innovation and sees to the health, and the ultimate survival of your brand.
Since we live in an age of innovation, your job as a leader is to prepare your company for the kind of "work that does not yet exist and cannot yet be clearly defined."
HOW do you go about doing that?
For starters, you are sitting on the perch. You should be able to forecast by the soft trends and strategize by the hard trends.
Having said that, in this article, we do not talk about trends but we draw inspiration from 5 books that can help change the pattern of your brand and get you situated for the long haul.
Check it out and see if it does anything for you.
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Value Brand,
Brand Power,
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LOVE IS THE SOURCE OF THE FUTURE.
Love is . . . The fury of the storm, The calm in the rainbow.
LOVE IS THE SOURCE OF PASSION.
LOVE IS THE SOURCE OF REALITY.
LOVE IS THE SOURCE OF UNITY.
LOVE IS THE SOURCE OF SUCCESS. ― Susan Polis Schutz
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Characteristics of Famous Brands,
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Art of Business,
Art of Creation,
Art of Ancient Wisdom,
Trade Show Marketing,
trade show exhibiting,
Trade Fair Design,
Art of Presentation,
Art of Thinnking,
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Brand Exhibiting,
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Art and Science of Lead Generation,
Trade show Booth ideas,
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Art of Marketing,
Booth Design Inspiration,
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Trade Show Displays,
Color inspiration,
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We invite you to experience trade show Zen with us at EXHIBITORLive 2017.
Take a break from the stress and hustle of trade show meetings, planning, and logistics, and let us treat you to a relaxing Zen garden environment at booth 1239. Clear your mind of deadlines, logistical challenges, and the pressure to prove an ROI with a refreshing Zen experience, complete with tea sampling, Asian sweets and a daily chance to win a $200 gift certificate to the BathHouse Spa in the Delano Hotel for a Zen treat.
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A FRESH NEW DAY.
FRESH new start, fresh beginningS — new questions, new delights and a new path to new self-discovery.
FRESH NEW LEARNINGS. YOU WOULD HOPE.
However, if #CES2017 was any guide, we have seen nothing that has shattered the perception of our reality or our sense of time and space. It was more of the same on their evolutionary path.
Other than, full-on "holographic" heads-up display from BMW, and some creative concept cars from Chrysler, Honda, Bosch and Toyota, the phones, cameras, new virtual reality and augmented/mixed reality products and drones clearly did not capture the hearts and minds of the attendees. At best, it was a warm up of what is yet to come.
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