It’s been a strange day. It ended with this:
Author: Rocky Tripaldi
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One reason there will never…
One reason there will never be a zombie uprising http://t.co/osYH2308D2
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Megan and Rocco tag-team a…
Megan and Rocco tag-team a logo design http://t.co/y2t9MwWjfK
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Megan and Rocco tag-team a logo design
In rummaging through an old sketch book, I found an old sketch that my wife drew for a client that we were working with about five years ago. I thought it would be neat to share a sequence of images showing how much an idea can mutate from start to finish. I remember that I really wanted the client to select Megan’s beautifully illustrated logo, and for a short while it seemed as though they would. But finally they chose a different concept altogether. Fonts used: Barrista and Catwing.
Here are the images, enjoy:
Megan’s in.itial sketches
After a few iterations, I digitized and colorized using Illustrator.
The completely different concept the client settled on.
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Wedding Planning Time Hop http://t.co/Qt09lBAv9Y
Wedding Planning Time Hop http://t.co/Qt09lBAv9Y
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Wedding Planning Time Hop
I was rummaging through my art supply drawer and I found an old sketchbook. Inside were some rough drafts for our wedding invites drawn by the illustrious Megan Tripaldi. I was dumfounded! Luckily I had a speech prepared. I reached into my pocket and pulled out a crumpled piece on which the following words were written:
“I love you Megan Tripaldi. You were still called Megan Jackson exactly 3 years ago when you drew these drawings I found in a drawer tonight. I am glad that you said that you’d marry me.”
I’ll now take the effort to scan in the aforementioned rough sketches, as well as the final draft. Enjoy.
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http://t.co/2eNy5RNQlF Will his other half,…
http://t.co/2eNy5RNQlF Will his other half, Cain, join him? Tune in to find out. @WordCampMaine #wcme15
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Deranged Easter Bunny http://t.co/Vw1BD6H9dY
Deranged Easter Bunny http://t.co/Vw1BD6H9dY
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A duckload of ducks at…
A duckload of ducks at Evergreen Cemetery http://t.co/kfaWOrWK3X
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A duckload of ducks at Evergreen Cemetery
Urban ducks do not fly South for the winter, because they have a food source all season long: humans throwing bread and Cheetos™. I did not have any bread on me. Sorry ducks. But i had my camera to capture this chilly gallery of duck photos.
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A very beautiful day in…
A very beautiful day in #Maine today: http://t.co/owSLXmYGqw
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Happy Birthday Derek Smart http://t.co/Tv1bQ6zA1t
Happy Birthday Derek Smart http://t.co/Tv1bQ6zA1t
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Happy Birthday Derek Smart
Today is the birthday of Mr. Derek Smart-Golden. I sometimes call him “The Golden Boy”, “Mr. Pizza”, or “Kevin Klein”.
We work together writing computer code, and for those of you who don’t know, when two adults write computer scripts together, an interesting bond forms.
This blog post is really just a verbal high-five to the dude.
Happy Birthday Derek. Had I not met you, I would have mounted my bicycle long ago, and peddled far away from this nutty business. I raise a glass and toast you:
May your Javascript stay DRY. May your pizza stay piled high with fine meats and cheeses. May your coffee keep you alert and not hasten your bowels. And may you never find Tupac.
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Please reply with your favorite…
Please reply with your favorite PacMan maps http://t.co/ssKuoPiLb5
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Playing PacMan on the streets of Ferry Village
The Google Maps Pac-man prank is one of my favorite April Fool’s gags of all time. Not only do you get to play Pac-man, but it is super fun to search through familiar places to find the perfect level.
Check out this level from Ferry Village in South Portland, Maine.
It is a fairly challenging and fun level. Have fun!
If you find any difficult levels, please reply.
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Start your week off right
So I’m finding that it is good to start my week by watching a presentation on computer programming. It really sets the tone for the days to come. Today, I have my co-worker Enej to thank for sharing the following presentation by javascript developer Angelina Fabbro:
There are a lot of nice things to say about this presentation. It taught me what “grok” means, and it is a fine word. You can use it even if you are not a programmer. Look it up. The nicest thing I can say, though, is that is a helpful piece of advice for any intermediate programmer who is looking to get to the next level. Some key bullet points:
- Ask “Why?” obsessively
- Teach others, and speak a lot about the work you do
- It is okay to be reckless when experimenting
- Have opinions & principles
- Think like a programmer when AFK
I’m thankful that this video fell into my laptop at this precise time. It is very inspirational and just what I needed. Let me know if you watch it.
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RT @WordCampMaine: In case you…
In case you missed it, @WordCampMaine is extending its speaker proposal deadline until 4/3. #wordpress #Portlandme #wcme
