Verse 37. The Internal Compass
Design, Art direction, Post By Philip Abang
Tag: Quotes
Love
Verse 36. Love
I read Fantac.Cisse’s post ‘Hello Everyone and Happy Monday’ and her take on ‘love’ was fantastic as her name implies. I couldn’t help but take these lines which is absolutely true in many a case.
“Sometimes we look for love in the wrong places and in the wrong people because we don’t really know what love looks like or feels like.” _Fantac.Cisse
I wouldn’t do Fantac.Cisse’s post any justice here but to suggest that you go view it, have a read and listen to the wonderful ‘Song of the day’ that she has chosen befitting of the post.
Design, Art direction, Post By Philip Abang
The silent ambassador
Design. The silent ambassador
Paul Rand best known for the IBM, UPS, Enron, ABC, and other corporate logo designs.
Paul Rand was an American art director and a renown graphic designer in modern history, an iconic figure in the design industry.
“There are no formulas in creative work. I do many variations, which is a question of curiosity. I arrive at many different configurations-some just slight variations, others more radical-of an original idea. It is a game of evolution.” _Paul Rand
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Art
Verse 34. Art
“To me art is an adventure into an unknown world, which can be explored only by those willing to take the risks.” _Mark Rothko
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Adjustment
Verse 33. Adjustment
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. _Confucius
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Being a writer
Dear ZedTears. Being a writer
It was really inspiring reading ‘The Bitter Price’ by Cristian Mihai. It is an excellent read.
Cristian Mihai talks about the price of being a writer. Beneath every success there is an underlying sacrifice or pain that one encounters. Referencing Oprah as one very successful and one that tells you you can be just as great. Well, maybe you can or maybe not! This is the pain of a writer.
To have lean muscles one must sweat and burn calories. The physique you gain as a result may be admired by some and probably not by others. The writer might gain success and fame or the reverse is the case. But the writer writes because they enjoy writing.
“You write from the heart because you enjoy the pain of being a writer.” _Cristian Mihai.
I love quotes so I do my best to design and post some on my site using expressive typography. Some days I get a few thumbs up by those inspired by the message, some days not at all. But my love for quotes lingers on as quotes are expressed as words, and words are powerful.
Designing peoples words (what they have said) and occasionally sharing my thoughts on my blog gives me joy.
“Not money, not fame, not glory, not even a thank you” as Cristian has eluded to, will be a stumbling block for the joys in the pain of designing these words that inspire others on certain days.
Design, Art/Creative direction, Illustration, Post By Philip Abang
Seeds
Verse 32. Seeds
“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.” _Robert Louis Stevenson.
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Learning 2
Verse 31. Learning 2
Learning is never too much, rather, it is insufficient.
Design, Art/Creative direction, Post By Philip Abang
Look Forward
Verse 30. Look Forward
“No matter how much you revisit the past there is nothing new to see”. Robert Tew
In other words, look ahead.
You wouldn’t get to your destination looking at the rear view mirror, or would you?
Design, Art/Creative direction, Post By Philip Abang
The obstacle
Verse 24. The obstacle
“A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.” _David Brinkley.
Design, Creative direction, Post By Philip Abang
Philip Abang 