[youtube id=wiOwqDmacJo] I’ve been on this Neil deGrasse Tyson kick lately. Instead of music running on the background at work, I’ve had youtube vids of NDT playing as I work. I don’t know, I just find him to be an awesome source of inspiration lately. I think he may have changed one small element about how I raise Kingston…when...
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Had a conversation with a friend today about the hoopla surrounding the landing of the Mars rover “Curiosity” this past weekend. He suggested the media was overcompensating about this space news lately, he’s heard enough. That’s a reasonable opinion, I told him. But at the same time I felt that overcompensation for this type of news...
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The countdown is starting for my next trip to Hong Kong next month! Whoohoo! I’m REALLY itching to get off this island this time around. I love where I live but there has come a point where I’m tired and lack creative energy. I need eye candy…even in the form a crowded, grimy, non-stop, sometimes-smelly city like Hong Kong. I love the...
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If there’s anything I’ve learned in all my years…people make their own decisions about both religion and politics that NEVER changes. (Hmm…maybe I should alter that since I made a major religious shift in thinking at some point in my life) I think it’s more accurate to say it RARELY changes. You can argue all day with people...
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The second tip I’d like to suggest to young designers entering the work force — pay attention to your own personal style. You know that saying “Dress to impress?” It’s TRUE! But don’t assume that means suit & tie (or Aloha shirt and slacks here in Hawaii) Look at your competition. See how about 3 out of 4 of them...
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My child is highly suggestive at 3…and a half. By the way, it’s interesting that half-years are so important when you’re in pre-school. No fair that I don’t use half-years for my age anymore. I digress. I just found it funny that anything he watches these days are typically followed by “I want that!” or “I want to...
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LoweStudio Inc was founded by me, Raphael Lowe, a Honolulu based illustrator and web designer. I presently design and manage a few dozen commercial websites, but my main focus these days is acting as the head developer for Kapiolani Community College and teaching New Media Arts.