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by Tim Girvin | Brands, Interior Design, Places, Storytelling | Nov 14, 2008
Exploring brand storytelling for restaurant experiences, notations and process. I’d met Antonio Corsano on a recommendation, or a referral, from Paul Bertolli. I’ve talked about this marvelous person in the past. The work with Paul, of course, was building... Read More
by Tim Girvin | Artists | Jun 29, 2008
My first exposure to David Byrne was in college, in the 70s. How I relate to him is his ineffable curiosity. Frankly, since the 80s, I’ve probably only picked up a couple of his CDs, since that time. But it’s the infectious exploration that’s... Read More
by Tim Girvin | Cool People, Designers, Human brands | Apr 24, 2013
How are Designers, Creative Minds, Changed by Babies? Having met Tom Ford, albeit in a short quasi-interview and completely unscheduled encounter at a WWD | BEAUTY + FASHION CEO SUMMIT; I’ll admit that I was afraid [of him.] When I was working for YSL, I was... Read More
by Tim Girvin | Cool People, General, Motion Pictures | Sep 24, 2012
The Genius of Invention, the Infection of Enthusiasm Weeks later, I’ve been thinking. I was shocked to read about Tony Scott’s passage, in the manner of his so-called choosing — and more critically, not knowing the truth in, about, any of it. Who... Read More
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, General | Apr 17, 2010
Exploring brand dissolution in Japan: heritage, brand storytelling and emotional resonance in community Working as a designer in Japan in the 80s, then the 90s, lead me to some extraordinary explorations, from the height of Japanese corporate design and the supremely... Read More
by Tim Girvin | Brands, Marketing 2.0 | Dec 31, 2009
$12 Billion gone and running. What next, for Tiger Woods? “He is something supernatural.” – Tom Watson I’ve been fascinated by the dynamics of leadership. What happens in the center, emanates. The longest shadow falls from the top.... Read More
by Tim Girvin | Concepts, General | Sep 11, 2009
The wheel brandstory: art brand or brand art There’s an art to brand, and brand to art — I’ve noted that idea before, in the work of Koons. But this story is different — and if you go no further, then at least look at this link: Anyone savoring... Read More
by Tim Girvin | Concepts, Cool People | Jul 4, 2009
Kevin Mazur | image.net The death of Michael Jackson and brand, emotion, memory and sales. It’s an unfortunate synchrony that unexpected passage boosts the propositions of the selling of that person. And, of course, this happens time and time again, looking... Read More
by Tim Girvin | Concepts, Cool People, General, Storytelling | Apr 21, 2009
The Letter, the Script, the Legacy: a Cool type & the Human Brand Some months back, working in various parts of the planet, I partnered with Margaret Swart, Scott Dadich, and the team at Wired to create typographic design solutions for the May issue. Or... Read More
