Keys to success in Design/Marketing — F. Barker 1. Do Great Work. 2. Build a great reputation. 3. Never stop learning. 4. Love what you do. 5. Take time for yourself. 6. Be aware of the competition. 7. Take inspiration … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on 10 keys to success in Design/Marketing:Foster Barker Creative Song of the Day #3: This simple, yet awesome piece of music was developed in 2000 behind words written by Arlo Guthrie way back in the 1940’s. It was created as part of the “Mermaid Avenue” project. … Continue reading
Posted in Articles | Comments Off on “Remember the Mountain Bed” by Billy Bragg and WilcoFoster Barker Creative Song of the Day #2: Perhaps the best Pink Floyd song you’ve never heard. This oddly named, yet introspective tune comes from the under-appreciated and often overlooked 1972 “Obscured By Clouds” album (I’ve always loved unearthing deep tracks … Continue reading
Posted in Articles | Comments Off on “Wot’s…uh the Deal” by Pink FloydEvery few days or so we will be posting a song that is an inspiration to us—whether it be musical, lyrical, or both— we feel is worthy of sharing. A “Song of the Day”—if you will. Our first song featured … Continue reading
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Posted in Random Notes | Comments Off onThe 2013 NFL season is well underway. So let’s talk about team logos. Over the years, I’ve noticed a few logo changes, with a handful of franchises—and while most are visual improvements, some have simply reverted backwards, leaning more on … Continue reading
Posted in Articles | Comments Off on NFL TEAM LOGOS: How Winning and Losing Changes Perception, Part I“The function of design is letting design function.” —Micha Commeren
Posted in Random Notes | Comments Off on“It’s not about selling, it’s about engaging. It’s not just about customers, it’s about people.” —Esther Lee
Posted in Random Notes | Comments Off on“Good design is obvious. Great design is transparent.” —Joe Sporano
Posted in Random Notes | Comments Off onIt all started with a drawer full of pre-used lego blocks. When Foster Barker was staying with his aunt and uncle in Mocksville, NC as a young rug rat, he found a drawer full of legos from various sets that … Continue reading
Posted in Articles | Comments Off on FROM LEGOS TO LOGOS: The Early Years“Most people make the mistake of thinking design is what it looks like. . .Design is how it works.” —Steve Jobs”
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