About Taking Notes


Taking Notes is a public idea pad for the Love Has No Logic Design Group. We'll post our thoughts, revelations, ideas or unintelligible rantings regarding design, art, music and culture.

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Taking Notes


When No Means Yes 09.16 • written by Mike G.

The dilemma most designers face on a regular basis, especially with the economy receding into it’s shell as it is at the moment, is how to deal with an RFP that includes “on-spec” design submissions. This is made all the worse when the RFP is from a client you highly respect and would do most anything to work with. Recently I… Full Article

From the There to the Here and Now 08.21 • written by Mike G.

One of the hardest things to notice is when something isn’t working out. All too often parties working together work with blinders on, only looking towards the goal, missing the debris left in their wake. It’s all too easy to focus on the next step. It’s where the glamour is; It’s the finishing line; It’s the payday. The next step… Full Article

quick site update 08.09 • written by Mike G.

While we’re still happy with the state of the (now not so) new website, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t a few tweaks that we’ve been meaning to make. Unfortunately, for the state of the site, things have been extremely busy around the office all summer and the site upgrades have been put on the back burner. Until tonight that… Full Article

Collaborating Through The Years 07.19 • written by Mike G.

I’m back from vacation and I’ve been having a hard time getting myself organized and back in the swing of things. My current work ethic is definitely far below where it should be with regards to my current workload. I’m hoping that this upcoming weekend, filled mostly with relaxation, entertainment and friends, will finally be what I need to get… Full Article


What We're Writing

When No Means Yes 09.16

Sometimes there are jobs that are so awesome that you’re willing to do almost anything to land them. That was my situation recently, but, even I have my limits, and they reside at the crossroads of “submit a proposal” and “on-spec”.

From the There to the Here and Now 08.21

What’s that that just whizzed by my head?

quick site update 08.09

sometimes the simplest changes make the biggest impact.

Collaborating Through The Years 07.19

What do you get when you cross 50 music nerds, more than half a century of music history and a challenge to make a bunch of mix cd’s?

What We Did On Our Summer Vacation 07.09

I may say I hate nature, but that’s because I’m in the second grade and I want to give it a cookie.

What We're Reading

The Designers Review of Books

Stumbled across this site yesterday, which isn't unexpected as it seems that EVERYONE has been linking to it. If the original set of reviews is any indication, this site is going to be LOADED with high quality content.

Fun With Light

A perfect excuse for removing your toys from their packages.

Pantone's Cube

I'd love to see this sitting up on my shelf. (Via Adam Varga)

In No Other Country…

Stunning poster from one admirable person about another.

Stop… Collaborate and Listen!

Oh man, do I not miss my agency days, though, now I'm the one that has to push back on this. Watch this video to catch a glimpse into the nightmares of designers.

What We're Listening To (last.fm)

Lamps – Boring Girls (Pissed Jeans)

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Huoratron – $$ Troopers (Charlie Fanclub Remix)

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Huoratron – Hoedown

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Huoratron – Trolls

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Huoratron – $$ Troopers

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The Hairy Patt Band – Bull Headed Clap Stomp

Listened to 31 minutes ago

The Hairy Patt Band – Mark the Narc

Listened to 33 minutes ago

Ghetto Ways – Tanny Girls

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Ghetto Ways – M-O-V, I'm Movin' On

Listened to 37 minutes ago

Ghetto Ways – Hidden Charms

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