Topic: Herman Miller Inc.

The Challenges of Eco-Friendliness

Starbucks isn't the only company discovering that setting sustainability targets is easy, but achieving them is not.READ»

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How Herman Miller Has Designed Employee Loyalty

Those famous Herman Miller chairs are comfortable--and apparently working for the company is too. The average Herman Miller employee has 14 years of service. What makes people stick around? In this Q&A, CEO Brian Walker explains the company's unique approach to leadership, why openness breeds loyalty, and why good stewardship makes good business.READ»

It Isn't Just a Myth: A Little Thanks Goes a Long Way

Effective bosses work their magic by piling up one small win after another--and realizing that followers are watching their every move. A host of renowned bosses talk about the importance of thanking people, about the power of this small gesture and how failure to express appreciation to people who are working their tails off is a sign of disrespect.READ»

Rebranding the License Plate: 4 Designers Clean Up Graphic Road Kill

Why are so many license plates so bad? Ken Carbone sets out to revisit his state's much-reviled design and invites Craig Minor, Bart Crosby, and Stefan Bucher along for the ride.READ»

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Aeron Chair Apprentice Invents a New Crutch

Jeff Weber spotted a design rarity: The market opportunity is massive, and the products out there are terrible.READ»

Seattle’s Best Coffee Logo Is a Blend of the Bland

In the spirit of full disclosure, I confess that I drank my last cup of coffee 35 years ago. So I shouldn’t care about the re-branding of a legacy Seattle coffee merchant. However, the new logo introduced last week by ...READ»

ICFF: The Best Branding Behind the Brands

99 percent of people on the planet would see ICFF as 145,000 square feet of "unnecessary." However, for the remaining one percent, it's an annual bazaar of the new and notable from the commercial and domestic landscapes that is not to be missed. READ»

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The Toyota Crisis Calls for a Logo Tune-Up

The bad news for the automaker is in overdrive. Should they refresh their logo to signal positive change?READ»

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Why Design Thinking Is the Next Competitive Advantage

With "The Design of Business," Roger Martin demonstrates how companies can successfully adopt the methodologies and perspectives that designers use to solve problems and run more efficient, effective and competitive businesses. In a world of increasing sameness with every business looking for an edge, Martin effectively argues for embracing design thinking as business strategy. READ»

The New Benjamin? Not So Money

The new $100 bill is a missed design opportunity. Wouldn't Franklin be disappointed?READ»

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Photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson: Father of Photojournalism

What is photography? What is a photographer? And, what is photojournalism today? Ken Carbone heads to MoMA to find out.READ»

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You Cannot Go Backwards Into the Future

When it comes to positive climate action, those who say it can't be done shouldn't interrupt those who are doing it.READ»

AIGA's 2010 Graphic Design Medalists: Steve Frykholm, John Maeda, and Jennifer Morla

The design organization AIGA has announced the 2010 recipients of its medal, one of the highest honors bestowed upon graphic designers.READ»

"American Trademarks" Traces the Origins of Our Logo Lust

A new book on logos unearths unusual symbols and trademarks from the past. Ken Carbone surveys some of his favorites.READ»

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Roll & Hill Wants to Make American Design Accessible

Jason Miller's Roll & Hill wants to be that all-too-rare thing: an accessible maker of American design.READ»

London, We Have a Problem: U.K. Space Logo Proves Graphic Design Is Rocket Science

As the UK plans a new space endeavor, Ken Carbone boldly explores its less-than-stellar logo.READ»

Video: What Herman Miller Learned From Toyota (Before the Recall Disaster)

Herman Miller owes a big part of its current success to Toyota, which schooled the furniture maker on its legendary production philosophy.READ»

Stone-Age Animation in a Digital World: William Kentridge at MoMA

We're dazzled by digital animation in Up and Avatar, but William Kentridge delivers as much visual wizardry with a chunk of charcoal.READ»

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Most Innovative Companies - Design

From Ideo to Rockwell Group, our picks for the top companies in design.READ»

Most Innovative Companies - Company Index

Sponsored by The Top 50 AEG Los Angeles, CA Affymetrix Santa Clara, ...READ»

Most Innovative Companies - All Stars

These companies, featured on our 2008 and 2009 honor rolls, fought a dour economy with renewed creativity and bold initiatives. (Alas, not all fared ...READ»

Iran: Looking Towards a Bright Future?

Another odd photo from overseas has Ken Carbone wondering if James Cameron is to blame for a breakdown in diplomacy.READ»

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Super Bowl XLIV Ad Quiz: 30 Brands. 30 One-Second Ads. How Many Can You Spot?

What do you do if you want to advertise on the Big Game but only have a $100,000 ad budget? Try a one–second "blink" ad. It's a daunting design challenge to get a powerful brand message to stick.READ»

Hey Stupid! Diesel Thinks You're Awesome

Who is Diesel's new campaign calling "stupid?" Oh, it's us.READ»

What Is "Industrial Design"?

The demise of I.D. magazine leads Tucker Viemeister to examine the term "industrial design" and what it has meant throughout the years.READ»

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