Doctor's Note

A mix of essays and commentary about design, innovation, technology, society, coaching, personal and leadership development. Since 1996.

Designer fired for having an opinion about Bush

I just heard this story about a designer, Glen Hiller, from agency, Octavo Designs, being fired for heckling George W. Bush at a politcal rally. Apparently one …

Have fun with nuclear reactors

I just received this invite: Saturday, 21 August 2004 10:30am to 4pm New Illawarra Road, Lucas Heights Have fun and learn about the fascinating world of …

I, Robot - a very short review

I finally saw I, Robot the other night wondering what Alex Proyas might have made of the famous Asimov story. I had the interesting experience of working …

How to be Creative

Just saw this thread titled How to be Creative doing the rounds. As someone who spends his time trying to teach others to be creative, and lamenting my own lack …

Singapore Airlines air rage and the German Professor

Okay, I’m sorry to keep harping on about this whole thing, but being cooped up in a metal tube for 22 hours does things to one’s brain. So, …

Singapore Airlines fiasco continues...

I knew the whole upgrade hassle would come back to bite me. So, having finally sorted my flights I rang Singapore Airlines to check up on something and was told …

In the air and enjoying the Sky Bed

Finally in the air and enjoying the Sky Bed in the business class upgrade with Singapore Airlines after an incredible amount of hassle. The upgrade came through …