It’s been slightly video-centric around here this week, but you’ll be ok. This is the trailer for the newest Wes Anderson animated film, Fantastic Mr. Fox. I love Wes Anderson movies. And Wes Anderson soundtracks. And Wes Anderson casts.
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Remember Bobby McFerrin? The “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” guy? He’s still around.
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Interesting thoughts from Jason Zimdars over at 37 Signals today.
Of course it is totally understandable to take the ideas of those that pay our bills as gospel. But we should also be reminded that those same people hired us for our expertise. If they just wanted someone to follow orders, they’d probably have hired someone else.
Rarely do I take the ideas of clients as gospel. And admittedly, there are times when I should be a little more open to an idea or two from a client if it is decent. But there’s got to be a market position where you are no longer just a pixel-pusher for a client and you become a partner in innovation with them. All too often, clients will choose ego over best practice and I can’t help but wonder how much it ultimately affects their bottom line.
My job is to make you look better. Please let me do my job.
If you’re a twitter-er, you might have noticed my new avatar. Since I’m not photogenic, I took 5 minutes last night to Mad Men myself. Feel free to do your own: http://www.madmenyourself.com
According to the SF Examiner, the going rate for the overhaul of the US Government site Recovery.org is $9.5 million dollars over the next 6-months. Your tax dollars hard at work. I’m holding my breath for the promised transparency:
The silver lining here is that after months of spending, this contract signals movement to finally disclose officially where the money has been going. More importantly, the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board, which oversees Recovery.gov, has promised to make all of the raw spending data available to the public.
I’d have done it for $7 million.