The wonderful thing about design is that it doesn’t have to be perfect or obey any strict rules. It just has to work. The best design captures a mood, and lives it completely. This design is adamantly “all in”. Take me for a ride. There are many ways to express joy...
A good photograph tells a story to use in your presentation. Sometimes it is a simple story of good taste, care and beauty. Other times it is a more complex story of interrelations, balance, layers of meaning. This photo tells a very complicated and layered story....
Improvisation is the high-wire act of comedy. Actors respond to one another without a script, spontaneously finding comedy in unrehearsed dialogue and physical interactions. It doesn’t work without commitment, relaxation and listening. Using these tools will improve...
What captures your attention? Check out how the principals of design are at play in Lucia’s photo. Susan says: This is a photo that Lucia and I have discussed many times. It may look quite innocent, but we have a strong disagreement about what is important here, what...
I attribute the success of this photo to the staying power of Hollywood’s 1930s and 40s Film Noir. Noir featured atmospheric crime-laden drama with a heavy emphasis on sexual tension: fog, darkness, betrayal, loneliness, fear. All these emotions are easy to feel in...
The colors you pick for your presentation are the most powerful design choices you make. The strong primary colors – red, yellow and blue – are often selected without much thought to other options. They are bold, brassy and obvious. But take a moment to...
