By MARK J. BLUMBERG | WASHINGTON, D.C. — When it comes to the future of the workplace, it might seem like all of us have a stake in it.That’s the view of one of the most influential business thinkers of the past century, the renowned economist Milton Friedman, who, as president of the University of
When I first started out in the design world, I was asked to design a new chair, but it didn’t seem that important to me.I had never designed furniture before, and my job as a software engineer didn’t really give me much opportunity to do so. I eventually got a job as an in-house product manager
Boise design firms are hiring.But that’s just the beginning.Idaho has more than 20 new jobs for new and existing business, including at a new design firm.The Boise-based Boise Designworks, which specializes in modern design, is seeking to hire a full-time, part-time and part-year design engineer and a full time, part time and part year project
I know that the first designer of a Western house was a realist.He would have built his home, like most other Westerners, in a landscape dominated by tall grasses, rolling hills, and tall trees.The first houses were all built in a style known as “stretching the field.”That meant that the builder stretched out his work
A few years ago, when the Australian Design firms were still in the process of building a brand and starting to build their reputation, the word “design” was not yet a verb. The words “design”, “design firms” and “designing” were still the only adjectives you could apply to the practice of creating work.But with the internet
The first concrete building ever constructed in the United States is about to open.The Church of the Brethren is slated to open to the public this summer in Philadelphia.It will be the first concrete structure ever built in the US.The Brethren will feature a grand entrance and lobby.It will also feature a large concourse, a
The Jerusalem post is owned by the Jerusalem Post Group.Please credit the Jerusalem post for the article.The Jerusalem Post, a joint venture of the Jerusalem and Tel Aviv-based Jerusalem Post Holdings and the Jerusalem-based Tel Aviv Post Holding, publishes The Jerusalem Daily News, which is also owned by The Jerusalem and has the same title.The
The 5 most powerful companies in America are almost as well-known as the most powerful people in America.And the three most powerful men in America probably are more well-versed in the topic of the week.(1) Apple: The world’s most valuable company, the Apple brand and name are synonymous with innovation, creativity, and excellence.The iPhone is
More than half of all job seekers use social media to communicate with prospective employers, according to a new study from CareerBuilder, and the findings are not what you’d expect.Aspiring designers, especially those in a tech-heavy industry, are increasingly using these tools to sell their work, build brand equity and find work that matches their
Design firm Services is looking for a new label design firm to help them create a new design for their brand.The new firm will work closely with the brand to help the brand achieve new product goals, including product and marketing strategies, customer service and communication, and brand identity.Services is the first design firm that