Full circle.

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Within each of us we hold the power to feed, to help, to change, to influence, to guide and inspire those around us.

What is more powerful than the gift of life? Or changing one.

Bentley for Eames

We didn't realized how our pup Bentley can be so patient. I left Bentley on the Herman Miller eiffel for a moment and when I came back he was still there hanging out. Totally perfect photo op. Wish I took the photo on a higher res camera though. I think we're going to do a collection of Bentley on designer chairs. enjoy.

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CS @SKETCHING LAB COSTA RICA 2014

We've been super busy up until this event in Costa Rica. We didn't get to mentally prepare for the workshops yet alone get equipment ready to film Sketching Lab 2014. We literally prepared our presentations on the flight there. We used what was readily available to us which was Anh T Nguyen and My iphone. Used Anh's to film and mine to record audio for this video while running a workshop. There is no excuses to be honest. Use what you have. Make the best of your situation and continue to do work. Don't tell me you don't have the right tools, and when you do you'll make it. - this was shot on a smart phone yo!

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The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart. -- Helen Keller We are truly blessed to share our knowledge in design and creativity with the students this year at the 3rd annual Sketching Lab in San Jose Costa Rica. It was a memorable week and we will keep each and everyone dearly to heart. To be in the same space as Patrick Ballesteros and John Timms and to feel and learn their wisdom & energy is priceless. We hope the students continue to find new ways to stay inspired and adapt learning from this event into their lives and career. Costa Rica gave us new perspectives in life and design. Thank you very much and we hope to hear from everyone again. -- Links: Sketching lab : sketchinglab.com/en/home/ Patrick: PatrickBallesteros.com John: johntimms.deviantart.com

''SURROUND YOURSELF WITH PEOPLE WHO DREAM BIGGER THAN YOU DO.'' 

 

#sketchinglab2014

creativesession_sketchinglab_2014_patrick_johntimms The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart. -- Helen Keller

This photo doesn't nearly capture how incredible this experience was. We are truly blessed and inspired to share knowledge and creativity withSketching Lab and the students.

To be in the same space as @patrickballesteros and @johntimms and feel and learn their wisdom/energy was so Priceless.

Costa Rica gave us new perspective and approach to life and design. Thank you very much and a video will be coming very very soon.

#sketchinglab2014

Yes, Its been awhile since we've posted new stuff. We apologize for the lack in activity. Anh and I have been working hard on new content for the site but just haven't been able to refine to show you all yet. Our day jobs have been super demanding thus leaving us no time for CS love. We're in Costa Rica right now doing a three day workshop. Super excited to be a part of Sketching Lab and humble to share the stage with talented Patrick Ballesteros and John Timms 

More updates to come...

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HER WISDOM

Man this line is so solid what Maya Angelou said. Ive found my self so bitter rather than angry in the past few months. This gives me clarity.

Angry, If you're not angry. You're either a stone or too sick to be angry. You should be angry. There is a difference. You must not be bitter. -- Bitterness, is like cancer. It eats upon the host, it doesn't do anything to the object of it's displeasure. So angry, Yes, you dance it, you paint it, you vote it, you talk it. Never stop talking it!

RIP.

Yes men, aren't always the best men

If you believe that you must keep your promises, overdeliver and treat every commitment as though it's an opportunity for a transformation, the only way you can do this is to turn down most opportunities.

No I can't meet with you, no I can't sell it to you at this price, no I can't do this job justice, no I can't come to your party, no I can't help you. I'm sorry, but no, I can't. Not if I want to do the very things that people value my work for.

No is the foundation that we can build our yes on.

-Seth Godin

hard enough?

Color pencils in one hand, coffee in the other, rap music through the ear buds and tumblr on screen... when I stumbled upon this sweaty image of MJ. creativesession design jordan art nike

Oddly enough, many thoughts ran through my head. What is the creative equivalent? When was the last time you designed so hard you broke a creative sweat?

love & passion

Its about that time of year again-- For some, you relax and enjoy the coming months of summer. For others, you'll be going through one of the biggest transitions of your life. You'll be leaving a system that has disciplined you for a very long time. Yes, its intimidating going independent. Moving forward you will face many challenges, handle them to the best of your ability but remember one thing. You've made it this far never give up. One advice from us is to find passion in your life, in your work, dedicate as much love to those things as you possibly can. Because only when you're passionate you'll find joy in your work, life and love.

John Legend is very inspiring here @ Penn's 258th Commencement. Talking about "love" and "passion" and it's importance in our lives.

''When you don't care at allwhat anyone thinks, you lose your capacity for connection.

When you are defined by what people think, you lose the courage to be vulnerable.'' 

 

SOFT ASS vs SMART ASS - find yourself somewhere in between. #BALANCE :P