It’s not uncommon when we hear news about rips being made from designers and developers, but it’s rare to hear about a case where the organization is like the Olympics, a respectable organization, and not just another big-shot company. Not only are we talking about the same type of game, it is the exact same game with changed out graphics here and there. Sohu has stolen the idea, the concept, the execution - the game, the source code and the graphics. That’s a lot of stealing.

And it isn’t only 1 or 2 games, 3 games in total are in question so far. Cadin Batrack, from The Pencil Farm, brought it to the attention of the 2008 Beijing Olympics representatives saying, “At the time Sohu made three requests of Google: that they stop offering the software for download as quickly as possible, that they make an apology, and that they discuss compensation for the offense. I’m currently considering my legal options, but I think these three things sound like reasonable requests to make of Sohu.”

This symposium, in its 3rd year running, brings together local design, technology, architectural and art communities in the North Carolina, USA, Triad region. Presenters from all over the country discussed their work, why they’re doing it and where they expect to go. It was hosted at The University of North Carolina Greensboro.

From the website: “This year’s theme of ‘Between the Lines: Innovation in Art, Architecture, and Design’ promises to bring together communities, industries, and individuals for 3 days of celebration and inspirational exchange. This interdisciplinary event will bring together academics, designers, creative professionals, artists, business entrepreneurs, economic developers, and technology researchers to explore the possibilities of new and innovative approaches to design and technology. Join us and see how creative forces are crossing lines to bring inspiration to the Triad and celebrate the talent and opportunities of the region.”

So I was recently asked to be interviewed in my area by Candy MacDonald for a research paper. I thought the questions and answers were worth sharing with everyone, so here we go:

1. What do you believe is the job outlook for Graphic Designers over the next 10 years? And, do you feel […]

“401 Design Meditations”, by Catherine Fishel, is a lovely coffee table book containing 401 quotes from designers, artists, writers and thinkers from around the globe on one subject: Design. I recommend this book as I found it to inspire me and was great to spark up conversation with others.
You’ll receive exactly, 401 quotes from people […]

The 2008 Business of Software Conference is (hopefully) to be set in Boston, MA in the Fall of this year. I am hoping to attend, so I joined the mailing list to acquire a seat. What can you expect? I’m not sure as I have never attended, but I imagine there is going to be […]

Xerox announced the company’s new branding recently. Their marketing efforts really wanted to avoid connotations of the company being just copiers. Xerox doesn’t even make stand-alone copiers anymore and the branding efforts really reinforce their efforts to producing more advanced solutions like software or consulting.

(New 2008 Logo)
Xerox’s new branding and materials really highlight the new […]

“How To Be A Rockstar Freelancer”, by Cyan and Collis Ta’eed, is a book from the creators of FreelanceSwitch and Eden Creative Communities on how to start and become a great freelancer. I was really excited about this one, but this book is receiving one of my lowest scores and is not recommended. In short, […]