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Reflections on my 100 day project

Last week marked the finish of my 100 day project. While it may be cliché, I have mixed feelings about it; I’m glad I did it, and glad it’s over. …

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The 100 Day Project – a midpoint update

It’s been more than 50 days since some of us at openbox9 started the 100 Day project. As with any large undertaking, there have been some unexpected challenges, some fun …

African Proverb: "If you want to go Fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together"

openbox9 takes on the 100 Day Project

100 days of one activity challenge

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A Mighty Fine Rhyme with Nine

Poems from a friend of openbox9

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Going steady with the world wide web

Learning web design on the job – Hannah explains

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Give Thanks

The team’s thoughts on Thanksgiving

9s on fire, just like us

nine 9’s – a rigorous team exercise

The openbox9 team cuts, chews, and makes some 9’s

Ideas need liftoff

Communicating Your Local Identity, Globally

Raise your voice above the chaotic chatter

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Reaching Out to Millennials

As a communications major, there are many phrases and reminders that have been drilled into my head. One has always stood out to me in particular: know your target audience. …

Bringing Back the Golden Age of Mail

Happy were the days when mailboxes were overflowing with letters from far off loved ones, party invitations and exotic post cards. Holding a written note in your hand was a …

Eyes Opened to Design

Every second, of everyday design is surrounding us. To some of us, it greets us as an old friend, others a new chapter. And still some don’t recognize its presence. …

The Night Before

The night before a big day is always stressful. You run through all potential situations, try on every outfit in your closet and attempt to remember why you are putting …