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by Tim Girvin | Concepts | Nov 5, 2010
What is the nature of the design of camouflage? Who designs it, and how does it work? The French cruiser Gloire A colleague of mine, pointed out an intriguing effort to abstractly camouflage boats during WWI with elaborate geometric rippling, reflective patterning.... Read More
by Tim Girvin | Brands, Concepts, Cool People, Human brands | Nov 1, 2010
Piano, noise, and translation: genius + the human brand > a sound making tool Linking up with friend Josh LaBelle, creative director, musical maestro at Seattle Theatre Group (I used to be a board member there), I had the chance to reconnect — after decades... Read More
by Tim Girvin | Concepts, Interior Design, Retail | Oct 17, 2010
Redesigning connections to community, experience design and retail food service “This incredible new store design represents our ongoing commitment and leadership in global store design and offers a new experience to the Capitol Hill neighborhood. You will have... Read More
by Tim Girvin | Brands, Concepts, Human brands, Storytelling | Jul 30, 2010
The Heart of the Human Brand: Design, Imagination and Beauty. Notes on the point of the work: urge, passion, craft, the hand-made brand — a conference presentation in Portland. THE NEW WORLD OF DESIGN: what is the nature of personal reflection in branding? If... Read More
by Tim Girvin | Concepts, Cool People | Jul 14, 2010
PASSIONATENESS Biz 4.0: Really, is there a perfection to business logic and the path to doing it right? Neil and I’ve been trying to meet for a couple of weeks — a new entrepreneur, a millennial business strategist and a passionate (indulge me — a... Read More
by Tim Girvin | Brands, Concepts, Cool People, Human brands, Marketing 2.0, Retail | Jul 12, 2010
The proposition of men, designing men’s stuff is an interesting one — from Filson to designer Axes, from canvas luggage to gear that guys want. What’s the pitch? To the general philosophy that there’s a men’s designer consciousness... Read More
by Tim Girvin | Brands, Cool People, Human brands | Jun 30, 2010
Imagery source Exploring meaningful enterprises, true stories and the people that have created them. I’m looking for true brands, brands that are seeking to represent themselves in the most authentic manner, have stories in play that are based on the profundity... Read More
by Tim Girvin | Concepts, Cool People, Trends | Jun 25, 2010
The collaboration of the crowd, inspiration in community, creativity and sharing. As a strategist, as a storyteller, a designer, I’ve been working and circulating the world for 35 years +. But of course, I’ve been living some 20 years beyond that. In the... Read More
by Tim Girvin | Concepts, Storytelling | Jun 15, 2010
Tim Girvin + Jonathan Girvin. The Met Roof | Cantor Garden (Photo by Dawn Clark) Working in NYC | Four explorations in 24 hours. In any trip, anywhere, the idea of a break — even packed-in on a tight agenda, can be meaningful — it’s an expansion on... Read More
by Tim Girvin | Brands, Designers | May 27, 2010
Art, branding and jewelry I had an experience in working with the fragrance group at Bulgari, along with another friend, an executive marketing partner there, that moved on to build the brand Gilt. Recently, the concept of exploring the art of jewelry and its... Read More