by rmlfvr | Dec 23, 2020 | Branding
In this intriguing and beautifully set essay, writer an designer Stas Aki draws parallels between the principles of his two crafts. From flow to details, he points out the synergies between a well-written piece and a well-designed work, with a convincing set of...
by rmlfvr | Oct 29, 2020 | Thinking
The 10 quick quotes below are from The War of Art by Steven Pressfield and selected by Ryan Holiday in this excellent Forbes article. It’s now at the top of my reading list. We’re pros. We’re not amateurs. We have patience. We can handle...
by rmlfvr | Oct 18, 2020 | Product
Bookmarking a few interesting designs of Japanese butter knives (as a Frenchman, it is of particular interest): More on these fascinating utensils over at Japan Taste
by rmlfvr | Jul 29, 2020 | Branding, Thinking
I’ve just stumbled upon this find on the blog of Daniel Gross about the art of convincing others. Behind every idea is a fantasy, and that’s the real convincing part The main premise of Daniel’s post is that behind every idea is a deeper, often...
by rmlfvr | Jul 18, 2020 | Architecture
Adapted from one of Le Corbusier’s frameworks, the Dom-Ino system, the polikatoikia are Athens’ ubiquitous apartment blocks, built from the 1950s to the1980s. Simple principles for good living Remarkably, they helped the Greek capital to achieve high...
