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


What, Me Worry? 12.19 • written by Mike G.

Last week Whitney Hess posted a simple tweet that caught my attention: There is no recession for confident consultants What was a quick scroll through my unread tweets quickly became a moment of pause. The sheer truth contained in so few words bowled me over and it got me thinking about the past half year. Right about the time of AIG’s collapse was… Full Article

Like Stretch Armstrong on Crack 12.17 • written by Mike G.

If this week has taught me one thing, it’s that flexibility is the most important virtue of keeping things running smoothly. Halfway through the week I’ve yet to do a single thing on the week’s to do list while also having done more than I expected to do for the rest of the year. This ability to adapt at a… Full Article

But Hey, At Least There's No Benefits 12.16 • written by Mike G.

The past 2 weeks have been an utter whirlwind of activity here around the office. A mad rush to launch one client website lead directly into a Black Friday-esque dash to launch another just days later. When all was said and done 16 days had passed, thousands of songs were scrobbled, several fires had been extinguished, and two of our… Full Article

My Favorite Records of 2008 (and then some) 12.02 • written by Mike G.

For the first time since the last decade the end of the year is rolling around and I am not involved in the music community in a capacity larger than just a fan. Whether it was as a community radio music director, a label owner, an mp3 blogger, a podcast host or a musician, I’ve had my ears dipped in… Full Article


What We're Writing

What, Me Worry? 12.19

Chris Matthews will shut up about the recession when Blagojevich is appointed to Obama’s cabinet.

Like Stretch Armstrong on Crack 12.17

Keeping things nimble from day to day.

But Hey, At Least There's No Benefits 12.16

It’s amazing what a few days of rest will do to add some clarity to a frazzled brain.

My Favorite Records of 2008 (and then some) 12.02

I’m joining the ranks of music geeks world wide and posting my favorite records of the year online.

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”.

What We're Reading

Nice Translator

This is what I've been waiting for. No "language to language" options, just two steps, what language(s) do you want the result to be shown in, and, type in what needs to be translated. The site does the rest, and looks great doing it. (via abduzeedo)

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.

What We're Listening To (last.fm)

Jay Reatard – Oh It's Such a Shame

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Jay Reatard – It's So Easy

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Jay Reatard – Turning Blue

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Jay Reatard – Blood Visions

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Jay Reatard – Let It All Go

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Jay Reatard – Haunting you

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Jay Reatard – Searching for you

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Jay Reatard – In The Dark

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Pixies – Tony's Theme

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Pixies – Vamos

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