I just came across this great video interview of John Kristensen proprietor of Firefly Letterpress in Somerville, MA. and figured I would share it. Enjoy!
There are a few classic quotes in the video too:
John Kristensen:
“Yes make it attractive, but make it be what the text needs it to be. Whereas in the wild and woolly [...]

Frito Lay and the SunChips brand are launching the world’s first 100% compostable chip bag on Earth Day 2010 (40th Anniversary BTW.)
Claiming on their website the packaging is “designed to break down in just 14 weeks when placed in a hot, active compost bin or pile. If it takes a little longer, don’t worry about [...]

ANOTHER great Society of Graphic Designers of Canada / BC Chapter ‘Design Is Our Business’ breakfast event this morning, this time with business development consultant Blair Enns. Turnout was double from the inaugural September event and the audience continues to be a predominantly senior design group. The content was again valuable, actionable and relevant. More [...]

I was asked to talk about ‘courageous brands’ to the brand & creative department at VANOC (Vancouver Olympic Committee) a few weeks ago. After a few words and examples of global brands making a difference, I stopped talking and asked them to explore how they might define their own unique brand identities. I brought out [...]

Remember when the Doctor made house calls, we had a Milkman delivering to our door and we knew the name of the family that owned the local Hardware store? To be honest I don’t, it was before my day, but I’ve read stories and often imagine such a time.
What makes those stories sound so fantastical? [...]

The honesty of our economic times is hard to avoid. I personally know many businesses and individuals faced with the sad reality of poor leadership decisions by business and government the world over. But I encourage us all to focus on the positives, find opportunity where you least expect it, give back to those around you [...]