Our brilliant brains I studied neuroscience in school because I was curious about how people work, and I still am. I learned about a lot of really amazing things our brains can do. For example, we are super good at understanding language. In fcat, I can wtrie a sentnece wtih all the lrettes in wdros scebramld up, and you wluod siltl be albe to urtnnesadd it pltefecry. You can understand someone who has a strong accent, slurs their speech, and… Continue Reading
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March 27, 2012
SXSW N00b Lesson #1
I think it was @Dens who said it first. The theme of SXSW is A-B-C. No, not that A-B-C but “Always Be Charging.” Seriously with 20,000 people tugging the heartstrings and the bandwidth of At&T’s 3G it is SO necessary to find a charge anywhere you could. I was doing just that, more specifically, at the Zya Music Party with Nick Cannon spinning behind me. There I was catching up with some friends from PepsiCo when I realized I was… Continue Reading
March 23, 2012
Yup, it’s true: Carrot.is/hiring
It’s a scientific fact that Carrot Creative is the best and most badass company…ever. How did we become so amazing? Very carefully (seriously). Every person at Carrot has been vetted, interviewed, stalked, and hazed very carefully to ensure that they are the best of the best. And honestly, the Carrots are the most important part of the company. The Carrot office is known for producing brilliant work all while having fun doing it. That’s why we need to find candidates… Continue Reading
March 21, 2012
SXSW: It’s what you make of it.
Thoughts on a good time in Texas from an almost-seasoned SXSW goer. SXSW has come a long way since its humble beginnings. My music business friends have been going since the early days, and the veterans among them tell me about the times of a twenty band music festival. Today the festival is part interactive, part film and all music, pulling hundreds of thousands of people to the epicenter of cool in the Texas capital city. I’ve gone to SXSW… Continue Reading
March 12, 2012
Creative Consumption
Several weeks ago my dear sweet MacBook Pro that leads a protected, sheltered life similar to that of a child in one of those big plastic bubbles had a bit of a dizzy spell. It reminded me of when the air conditioner freaks out and essentally kills itself at the beginning of The Brave Little Toaster. Oh you weren’t scarred by that film as a child? Count your lucky stars. If you want to subject yourself to that terrifing moment… Continue Reading
March 9, 2012
Timeline for Brand Pages
As of March 30th Facebook will be rolling out its biggest visual change by making Timeline mandatory for all 800 million users and brands. In case you haven’t heard, this rollout is not optional and there’s a pretty good chance your current wall won’t look as nice come the end of the month. It is certainly in your best interest to be prepare yourself for this major adjustment (especially if you’re managing client accounts), so we here at Carrot have… Continue Reading
March 8, 2012
So You’re On The Internet, Huh?
How do I know I’ve fallen victim to the social media plague? It may or may not have something to do with checking Tumblr, Twitter, and Facebook before going to sleep. And before getting out of bed in the morning. And skimming through updates periodically throughout the day. I mean really, have you seen the “Social Media” folder on my iPhone? I need a folder for my folder. And then if I could just take a screenshot of that folder… Continue Reading
March 1, 2012
Get Global
We all have those moments when we realize, however small the world can seem, that it really is a very big place. And though we are all very similar at the core, how we operate and do business on a daily basis varies drastically. For me, that moment was in between my freshman and sophomore year in college while studying abroad in Spain. I had just arrived to my host family’s apartment in Madrid, and was anxious to meet them…. Continue Reading
February 22, 2012
A Pinterest-ing Experience
What do you get when you combine Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter and a bunch of other social media platforms? Pinterest! This virtual pinboard is kicking ass and many find themselves asking, “Why didn’t I think of that?” So how could such an obvious idea create so much traffic and buzz? There are countless blog posts and articles you can skim through that share traffic statistics, demographics, and other reasons why it has gained popularity so quickly. However, none of them talk… Continue Reading
February 16, 2012
Closing the Design Gap
It’s settled. Your senior portfolio is complete, you’ve wrapped up your internship and you’ve landed your first paid job in the industry. You’re going to be a professional designer. You’ve spent countless hours gushing over shots on Dribbble, bought every book from A Book Apart, and followed every Brooklyn Beta presenter on Twitter – all in preparation for that first “real” design project where you’ll prove you have what it takes. The time has come and you’re pumped to start…. Continue Reading
