http://icon-worldwide.com Global Perspective. Strategic Thinking. Smart Design. Sat, 14 May 2011 16:25:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://icon-worldwide.com/intern-blog/unemployment#comment-59 NPR’s Robert Kurlich, “If you can… fall in love, with the work….” « ICON Worldwide Blog Sat, 14 May 2011 16:25:05 +0000 http://icon-worldwide.com/blog/?p=1556#comment-59 [...] after writing the post below, we wanted to think more about how young designers should actually proceed in practical terms.  [...] [...] after writing the post below, we wanted to think more about how young designers should actually proceed in practical terms.  [...]

]]> http://icon-worldwide.com/intern-blog/unemployment#comment-58 Virginia Sat, 07 May 2011 17:37:29 +0000 http://icon-worldwide.com/blog/?p=1556#comment-58 I used to think it was just silly that design programs didn't better prepare students for work. But now that you've put it in the perspective of Paul Krugman's point, it really is a lot more serious. I used to think it was just silly that design programs didn’t better prepare students for work. But now that you’ve put it in the perspective of Paul Krugman’s point, it really is a lot more serious.

]]> http://icon-worldwide.com/icon-news/hsgtalents-2#comment-65 Prolonged US Unemployment, The Non-Recovery & What it Means for Young Designers « ICON Worldwide Blog Sat, 07 May 2011 17:25:56 +0000 http://icon-worldwide.com/news/?p=323#comment-65 [...] platforms each year. In 2010, we worked under the line “Choose Your Path” and in 2011, “Create Your Future”.  Both lines are reflective of our belief in inspiring recent graduates to rise to meet the [...] [...] platforms each year. In 2010, we worked under the line “Choose Your Path” and in 2011, “Create Your Future”.  Both lines are reflective of our belief in inspiring recent graduates to rise to meet the [...]

]]> http://icon-worldwide.com/icon-news/hsgtalents#comment-62 @NYTimeskrugman on Prolonged Unemployment & What it Means for Young Designers « ICON Worldwide Blog Sat, 07 May 2011 17:06:25 +0000 http://icon-worldwide.com/news/?p=110#comment-62 [...] with student teams to develop the marketing platforms each year. In 2010, we worked under the line “Choose Your Path” and in 2011, “Create Your Future”.  Both lines are reflective of our belief in inspiring [...] [...] with student teams to develop the marketing platforms each year. In 2010, we worked under the line “Choose Your Path” and in 2011, “Create Your Future”.  Both lines are reflective of our belief in inspiring [...]

]]> http://icon-worldwide.com/blog/sfad_logo_exporation#comment-57 ICON Launches Swiss Foundation Against Anxiety & Depression « ICON Worldwide News Sun, 05 Dec 2010 15:03:02 +0000 http://icon-worldwide.com/blog/?p=1258#comment-57 [...] As a first step towards bringing this new foundation forward, we looked at the cause and tried to find a symbol which would be at once recognizable, connected to the cause, yet hopeful and positive.  We spent some time with a simple image of a tear, which we then turned upside down into a positive exclamation point.  In the end, we hope the symbol is simple, yet representative of the mission of the foundation.  The strength of the symbol is its’ ability to dynamically adjust for each of the three audiences.  Over time, we are confident in its’ ability to continue to evolve within the planned marketing materials.  The full logo exploration is posted on our blog post: SFAD Logo Exploration [...] [...] As a first step towards bringing this new foundation forward, we looked at the cause and tried to find a symbol which would be at once recognizable, connected to the cause, yet hopeful and positive.  We spent some time with a simple image of a tear, which we then turned upside down into a positive exclamation point.  In the end, we hope the symbol is simple, yet representative of the mission of the foundation.  The strength of the symbol is its’ ability to dynamically adjust for each of the three audiences.  Over time, we are confident in its’ ability to continue to evolve within the planned marketing materials.  The full logo exploration is posted on our blog post: SFAD Logo Exploration [...]

]]> http://icon-worldwide.com/blog/tedx-zurich#comment-56 Raycent Edwards Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:11:58 +0000 http://icon-worldwide.com/blog/?p=1203#comment-56 Jon~Hope this finds you and your loved ones doing well, and business continuing positively. Thanks for your feedback on the first TEDx Zurich, and with the highlights you listed along with a more concentrated outreach to the broader Swiss business, NGO and social media communities-there's room to build on to for next year! And as you so aptly said, it is important to step away from the grind of daily deliverables+timetables and invest into the assessment of Passion+Mission.~Ich wünsche dir alles Gute Jon~Hope this finds you and your loved ones doing well, and business continuing positively. Thanks for your feedback on the first TEDx Zurich, and with the highlights you listed along with a more concentrated outreach to the broader Swiss business, NGO and social media communities-there’s room to build on to for next year! And as you so aptly said, it is important to step away from the grind of daily deliverables+timetables and invest into the assessment of Passion+Mission.~Ich wünsche dir alles Gute

]]> http://icon-worldwide.com/blog/ms#comment-53 The Two Most Important Slides of the Year: « ICON Worldwide Blog Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:09:14 +0000 http://icon-worldwide.com/blog/?p=815#comment-53 [...] So far this year, two slides have shaped our conversations more than any other. Both come from the Morgan Stanley internet trends report, see my earlier blog post: MS [...] [...] So far this year, two slides have shaped our conversations more than any other. Both come from the Morgan Stanley internet trends report, see my earlier blog post: MS [...]

]]> http://icon-worldwide.com/blog/auf-dem-karriere-wanderweg-our-alt-hsg-talents-concept#comment-4 Ben van Kersbergen Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:57:47 +0000 http://icon-worldwide.com/news/blog/?p=286#comment-4 I wonder how things were going. I do see no info about the succes of the conference. I wonder how things were going.
I do see no info about the succes of the conference.

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]]> http://icon-worldwide.com/blog/ms#comment-52 A Computer Science Degree Is Not Just For Geeks Anymore | degree blog Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:22:38 +0000 http://icon-worldwide.com/blog/?p=815#comment-52 [...] Morgan Stanley Internet Trends: CM Summit Presentation Highlights … [...] [...] Morgan Stanley Internet Trends: CM Summit Presentation Highlights … [...]

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