http://www.cheskin.com/blog/perspectives/ en-us http://www.cheskin.com/blog/blog/archives/000935.html Like most people, I never seem to have enough time to read. But when I received renewal subscriptions to the New York Times and The Economist, I didn’t hesitate to sign up. While the integrity of the information and the quality of the writing and reporting is at the core... Innovation & Design Terri Ducay 2007-04-03T10:43:45-08:00 http://www.cheskin.com/blog/blog/archives/000886.html Today, February 18, 2007 is the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year. It is reported that as many as 1.3 billion people in China will usher in the Year of the Boar. As a consequence millions of migrate workers who work in the major cities will travel back to... China Markets Terri Ducay 2007-02-20T12:35:53-08:00 http://www.cheskin.com/blog/blog/archives/000883.html 1. In which country is kissing in public a new phenomenon? a) Brazil b) China c) Finland 2. In which country is the equivalent to Valentine’s Day called Couple’s Day? a) Mexico b) Brazil c) Japan 3. In which country does Valentine’s begin with women purchasing chocolate for the men... Meaningful Experience Terri Ducay 2007-02-20T09:53:08-08:00 http://www.cheskin.com/blog/blog/archives/000788.html An Associated Press release that came out today was titled: Jobs to Become Major Hollywood Player. I would argue that well before Disney/Pixar was a done deal that Steve Jobs was already a major Hollywood player. After all, he singled handedly changed the music buying paradigm with the introduction... Consumer Technology Terri Ducay 2006-01-24T23:46:20-08:00 http://www.cheskin.com/blog/blog/archives/000786.html In preparation for a trip to Beijing, I bought a travel guide book by DK Publishing – Eyewitness Travel Guides. I am a huge fan of DK publishing. They were the first publisher to design a format that is highly visually and informative, a ratio of images to words that... Innovation & Design Terri Ducay 2006-01-22T17:43:06-08:00 http://www.cheskin.com/blog/blog/archives/000785.html The Wonderful World of Disney was a staple of my TV childhood, as most of my baby boomer friends will attest to. Every Sunday I would camp out on the living room floor a half hour or more before the show started and wait eagerly for Tinkerbelle to appear on... Meaningful Experience Terri Ducay 2006-01-22T17:08:39-08:00 http://www.cheskin.com/blog/blog/archives/000772.html While scanning a Slashdot New Technology online news listing, I found a story entitled Journey Towards the Center of the Earth. Visions of Jules Verne popped into my head. It turns out that there is a Japanese-led deep-sea drilling project to begin in 2007 called Chikyu, which means ‘Earth’ in... Innovation & Design Terri Ducay 2005-12-18T21:09:04-08:00 http://www.cheskin.com/blog/blog/archives/000697.html I‘m in the market to buy a new car … but like many, I'm not just interested in its performance or its looks. If I were sitting on a psychologist's couch, she'd say I was looking to add new meaning to my life. I'd describe it as wanting to make... Meaningful Experience Terri Ducay 2005-06-16T09:01:54-08:00 http://www.cheskin.com/blog/blog/archives/000690.html It is professionally gratifying to know that this is the "Decade of Design." I just returned from the Design Management Institute (DMI) Brand Design Conference, where speakers like Bruce Nussbaum, Editorial Page Editor of Business Week, describes designers as being the new consulting gurus of the 21st century. When companies... Innovation & Design Terri Ducay 2005-06-08T21:51:19-08:00 http://www.cheskin.com/blog/blog/archives/000261.html What is Julia Child’s favorite taco stand? It’s La Superica located in Santa Barbara.This 1950’s style wooden shack turns out my favorite Mexican fast food. None of the dishes are familiar but all are terrific.... Terri Ducay 2004-04-08T15:21:25-08:00 http://www.cheskin.com/blog/blog/archives/000253.html There is sugar, powdered sugar, coconut, chocolate, pastry cream, glaze, and every flavor of jelly known to man sitting in the case. Terri Ducay 2004-04-02T12:01:48-08:00 http://www.cheskin.com/blog/blog/archives/000220.html Having just returned from the Art Center Design Conference, Bruce Mau has reinforced my belief that designers are brilliant at problem solving complex issues.... Innovation & Design Terri Ducay 2004-03-22T15:24:46-08:00