#kerning and the #nbalockout

By Mark Schumacher - November 29, 2011

  The confidence in my own design sensibilities and aesthetics were temporarily shattered recently as a result of checking Twitter more often then I should. An omnipresent vortex of time wasting links. The following is a synopsis of my Twitter related thoughts throughout the workday: “Hmmm, I’m not sure if that gradient is the best …

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Embracing E-parenting

By Alicia Schimke - October 27, 2011

From the moment that precious bundle arrives, we’re fearful (yet appreciative!) of the technologies that assist us in parenting our babies.  And the advice is full of contradictions.  Don’t let them watch any TV before they turn two, but make sure you utilize those Baby Einstein videos as soon as they are born (they need …

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Unity Dance Day

By Alicia Schimke -

At Ackmann & Dickenson, when we are involved in a project for a company or organization, we like to really get to know what that organization is about. With PACER Center, that has been an easy task. They are proud of what they do (as they should be)! One of their big initiatives takes place …

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Nest

By admin - October 26, 2011

I’m going to cut to the chase. I’d like to talk about the coolest thing I’ve seen all day: a thermostat. Slow day on the internet, no? No, not really. This thing is actually pretty cool! My thermostat, like yours, is ugly and, most crucially, unintuitive and tough to program. That’s why this new product …

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Mike’s B-Day Lawn Bowling

By Heather DEvelyn - October 25, 2011

They say that A&D really knows how to party.  I’m not sure who “they” are, but I’m sure they say it.  Mike Ackmann’s birthday was no exception–we hit the town right after work for some competitive Lawn Bowling at Brit’s pub.  (Our resident Brit explained that the game is really called “Bowls,” just so you know.)  We …

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