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Hello FINE Friend, |
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As we wind down 2017, we thank you for engaging with us all year. From reading this “yousletter,” to visiting with us, to your generous word-of-mouth, to simply engaging on Instagram or LinkedIn—they’re all signs we’re connecting with real humans who share something positive in common. Let’s do more of that in 2018.
For now, here are five big takeaways to help you think big about your brand, and a bunch of little things to keep you inspired.
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5 Big Takeaways |
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Winning Brands Treat Ideas as Precious and Fragile.
Takeaway from Brand New Conference 2017: we’ve all gotten good at dismissing information to cope with overload. But recognizing and nurturing great ideas is what makes brands great.
Imagine the Future of Web Design.
The web started as a fancy picture book. But in Net Magazine, FINE Designer Caleb Misclevitz says accessing the internet through cameras, phones, voice, cars, and refrigerators will mean designing the same clarity and beauty in all sorts of new ways.
A Great Workspace Sets the Stage.
In Work Design Magazine, Kenn Fine shares insights on aligning workspace with brand, like how people really do want to use workspace for, well, work.
Every Company is Hiding Untold Stories and Unrecognized Talent.
We remind ourselves each year at our annual retreat by inviting everyone to share a "5x5" (5 minutes, 5 slides). Here’s a cryptic glimpse of what we shared.
We Twitter-Stalked Skift to Learn About the Travel Industry Without Traveling.
The Skift Global Forum (aka, the “Ted Talks of Travel”) is a goldmine of industry insight. We didn’t go, but we used Twitter to boil it down to the key takeaways.
16 Micro-Inspirations
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You Really, Truly Need to Stop Putting Smiley Faces in Work Emails.
- An Unforgettable Inside Look at Design Systems for Brands like Shopify, AirBnB, Mailchimp, and more.
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The Online Mattress War is No Snoring Matter.
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Six Imagery Do’s and Don’ts (Thankfully, We’re one of the Do’s).
- Excellent! New FINE Bounty Hunter Brand Evolution Work Wins GDUSA Award.
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Do Not Fear Ghost Buttons.
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Well, We Don't Really Like You Either, Facebook.
- Google CEO Makes Fixing Hamburger Emoji Top Priority (Really?).
- Hold a Site Sketch up to a Camera; Your Computer Will Build You a Wireframe.
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RIP Firebug.
- And AOL Instant Messenger, Too.
- Best Feedback from our High School Career Day: “Brainstorm not just your good ideas, but also the bad ideas.”
- If Blockchain is Not on Your Radar, Adjust Your Radar.
- Oh Hey, Madison Dearborn Partners' Website Launched.
- Storytelling: Why Brands Care. Story Sharing: Why Consumers Should Care.
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Meet Gen Z, Because They’re Coming to Your Market and Your Company.
Until next time, have a wonderful holiday season.
Your FINE Friend,
Steve
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