Archive for the 'Shorts' Category

Officially on hiatus

I simply don’t have time to write here at this point in my life. The conversations have taken place here have been fun, and I thank you for participating. Perhaps one day I’ll have the motivation and time to pick up this blog again, but for now, it is time to continue focusing on other things, like actually designing products that people love to use, and staying healthy and happy all the while.

Onward ho!


Published on June 7th, 2007 by Gino Zahnd under Shorts. There are No parts to the discussion so far.
Broadcasting from SXSW

This is my first time at SXSW, and true to its reputation, I am quickly deciding that it is more of a party than a conference. No complaints here though.

In my schwag bag, two items stuck out among the film flyers, lame web 2.0 company ads, and pamphlets containing bar listings. The first is a product called Nicogel, which is manufactured by U.K.-based Nicogel Limited. Nicogel’s tagline is ‘When You Can’t Smoke, Rub Nicogel On Your Hands’. They also continue by saying, “Nicogel is the FREEDOM that you have been waiting for! Look for Nicogel where cigarettes are sold.

Now, I don’t smoke. But damn if I’m not tempted to rub this gel on my hands…

The other pearl is in the official Chow Guide to Eating and Drinking in Austin. On page 35, the article is entitled HOW TO DRINK MORE (in all caps). Here are the bullet points:

  1. Eat fatty foods before boozing.
  2. Order a glass of water with each drink (and drink it!)
  3. Drink a negroni
  4. Stick to drinks you can see through
  5. Take vitamin B6 and avoid aspirin
  6. Know thyself

Unfortunately, I don’t have time to report every detail of their helpful list, but at least you can go look up what a Negroni is.

With that, I’m off for a day of panels and a night of parties. More soon.


Published on March 10th, 2007 by Gino Zahnd under Shorts. There are No parts to the discussion so far.
Not design related; bicycle stolen from Rivendell HQ

Horrible news: a bike was stolen from a staff member at Rivendell HQ today. Be on the lookout if you’re in the Bay Area. The Craigslist posting reads:

55cm Rivendell Romulus (Red) stolen from Rivendell
HQ in Walnut Creek. Small canvas bag on back. It’s
a staff member’s bike, not Riv’s. Bad mojo. Bring
it back, call it in, no questions asked. 925-933-7304


Published on January 30th, 2007 by Gino Zahnd under Shorts, Announcements. There are No parts to the discussion so far.
Stand By For

some upgradin’.

Update: We’re done. We’re also back this year. Some site design updates will happen and hopefully some reviews, debates and interviews.


Published on January 21st, 2007 by Damien Newman under Shorts, Announcements. There are No parts to the discussion so far.
Flickr cryptogram, sort of

Note + (ho ho ho hat) / (ho ho ho beard)


Published on December 12th, 2006 by Gino Zahnd under Shorts, Smells Nice, Looks Nice. There are No parts to the discussion so far.