January 2012
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Noah Stokes | Es Bueno: Thirty Five →
You HAVE TO check this out. Great points made.
esbueno:
Much like last years popular Thirty Four, here are thirty five things I’ve learned in thirty five years.
You may think the lead guitarist is the bad-ass in the band, but you’d be wrong. It’s the bass player.
If you were to drop off the face of the earth tomorrow, the people who call looking…
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New Episode! Sniff, Sniff. You Smell Funny
An all new episode where we get a bit more serious. We talk about goals and how to create realistic ones. Also, reputations and how stuck up girls are ugly! If you have comments, questions, suggestions or rants, email us at hi@laughifyouwanttoo.com
Show Notes
Check out the Back To Work Podcast on 5by5
December 2011
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This is my end of the year podcast. I was going to...
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“On the phone the other day w/ someone, that after looking at my work said,...”
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New Episode! The Memoirs of an Extraterrestrial
Here’s our all new episode of Laugh If You Want Too! We had a blast recording and can’t wait to hear what you think! Have any rants, comments, suggestions? Email us at hi@laughifyouwanttoo.com
Laugh If You Want Too - The Memoirs of an Extraterrestrial by timothybsmith
November 2011
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Why Do You Want to Be a Freelancer? →
Really great article by Mike Smith of Guerrilla Freelancing. There are lots of motivations for becoming a freelancer and I think he brings up some great points. In my experience, I love the ability of working from anywhere and making great money.
Here are some words that I found especially interesting. Check out the full article by following the link above!
There’s nobody better than me.
If...
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Amazing song by two great artists in completely...
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Steve Jobs on Entrepreneurs
I hate it when people call themselves ‘entrepreneurs’ when what they’re really trying to do is launch a startup and then sell or go public, so they can cash in and move on. They’re unwilling to do the work it takes to build a real company, which is the hardest work in business. That’s how you really make a contribution and add to the legacy of those who went before. You build a company that will...
October 2011
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iOS 5 GUI PSD
This is an amazing file. I took a look at it and the detail that went into creating this is amazing. If you’d like to download the file, you can do so by visiting the post by Geoff Teehan here.
I encourage you to check it out and I leave you with my favorite quote from the post.
One thing to be sure of here is that this OS is tighter from a design standpoint than its ever been before....
September 2011
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Branding 10,000 Lakes
Lake logos have a tendency to be, well, fairly ugly. This project was created to rethink what they could be.
This sounds like an awesome project and after talking with Nicole over Twitter… she seems like a real down to earth gal. Be sure to check out here cool project here.
Clients From Hell: Client: “I see our facebook and... →
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Client: “I see our facebook and Twitter icons on the site are not yet live, why not?” Me: “Live? Oh, well you see, you actually need a facebook group or fan page and a Twitter account so we can link the icons to them. Remember I asked you to create those pages?” Client: “We don’t want…
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East Coasting!
Hi everyone! I’m pleased to announce that I’m officially in the east coast! I’ll be in New York City for the next three months. If you’d like to meet up, you can reach me on twitter @timothybsmith or by email tim@timothybsmith.com. I look forward to hearing from you!
August 2011
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“Making things complex is easy. Making them simple is hard.”
– Mono
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Protecting Yourself as a Designer →
I really enjoyed this article. I think it gives some very helpful tips. I completely agree when it says to take projects on that are inside your skill set. Although it can help to take a risk every once in a while and therefore, learn new skills and hone the ones you currently have, it’d be a big mistake to push your boundaries too much.
Don’t get me wrong, pushing the boundaries and...
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I Support the Anti Spec Work Campaign →
Spec(ulative) work is a cancer within the design industry and all designers need to understand their role in fighting it.
I fully support this. So many people have been taken advantage of and it seems that we are one of the only industries that businesses can convince that we should work for free. Needs to be stopped.
July 2011
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June 2011
6 posts
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Video & Sign Up →
Hey guys! Check out my latest Dribbble that gives a little preview of a new exciting project I’m working on!
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It Sucks to Build a Startup with the “Google... →
Great article! Favorite part of it was:
If you believe you startup has real world value, let people pay you. Don’t chicken out by giving it away for free.
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Hire Fast, Fire Fast →
What a great article that I stumbled upon because of Mitch. The article makes a lot of sense and when you think about it, it’s so logical. Great read, check it out!
May 2011
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How to Write Awesome Automated Emails →
Very interesting article. Very helpful considering that I’m currently working on the copy for the automated emails for Bundly. It’s a lot tougher than I thought. Like he says in the article:
Even though this email was generated by a chunk of code, it feels like it was actually sent by a human.
The task is to give an inanimate object, like a website, a friendly and personable feel....
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Goodfoot App
Goodfoot is a new app created by the Paravel Crew. Their idea was quite similar to mine. It helps you find the best spots according to the city you’re in. The UI looks really nice and why wouldn’t it? The guys working on it are awesome. Congrats guys!
April 2011
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The Work of Kyle Meyer →
Was surfing the web today and stumbled across this portfolio. This guy has made some amazing stuff. I particularly love the design he made for the upcoming Build Conference. Check him out!
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The Thought of a New Product
Over time, I’ve learned that it’s much better to share new things that one thinks of with the universe. Most people are quite nice and will give you feedback and in some cases, even some critisism; which in my mind can be extremely helpful if taken with a grain of salt.
So with that in mind, I have a question. Do you think anyone would use an online service that randomizes...
March 2011
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“I was looking at pictures yesterday, and it’s interesting how, for the...”
Line25 Sites of the Week for March 11th 2011 →
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“I understand you’d be more comfortable with a deposit, but I’d just rather pay...”
– (via clientsfromhell)
February 2011
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53 Best Business Card Design Inspiration →
I just finished a business card design and this list really showcases that just because a card is usually 3.5 x 2, doesn’t mean you can’t get creative!
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Logo Design Trend Showcase: Retro Emblems & Badges →
It’s true that this type of style seems to be coming back! Personally, I’m a big fan of the emblem and this a great showcase of some beautiful logos in that style.
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