Good customer service doesn’t have to be complicated
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Customer service isn’t all about smiling and being nice. It’s more than that. It’s about going that extra step. Put simply, it’s about being genuine and thoughtful.
When I was on the bus this morning I …

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Big rocks and soapy suds. APRIL 5th, 2010
Sun, 16/05/10 – 18:25
Big rocks and soapy suds. APRIL 5th, 2010

BRIMHAM ROCKS
Today started slowly, I actually slept in to 11am! This would normally be a real treat, especially as the father of a two year old. But as I was WIDE awake until 4am this …

Egg rolling down a 2000 year hill. APRIL 4th, 2010
Sun, 16/05/10 – 18:24
Egg rolling down a 2000 year hill. APRIL 4th, 2010

HAPPY EASTER
Today I woke not feeling too grand. Partly because of a late night, partly due to the three pints of beer and partly due the sourness in my neck and back. Oh, did I …

First proper pint. APRIL 3rd, 2010
Sun, 16/05/10 – 18:20
First proper pint. APRIL 3rd, 2010

“HOW QUAINT”
No wonder Americans are so fat. Don’t get me wrong, English folk are not renowned for their health and well being (deep fried anything and beer for example). Sorry if I offend any Americans …

The journey to Old Blighty. APRIL 1 & 2, 2010
Sat, 15/05/10 – 11:59
The journey to Old Blighty. APRIL 1 & 2, 2010

Sat on a plane flying at a bloody high altitude on my way to London. Been on this Thomas cook economy flight for 3 hours and my ass is in agony. Really, would a little …

The Home Depot Store Directory
Sat, 13/02/10 – 17:53
The Home Depot Store Directory

Many shopping malls have had mall directories since they opened. For the last few years the larger ones have had mall directories that are printed as a brochure that you can take with you. What …

Is it wrong to want to steal another mans sausage?
Sat, 13/02/10 – 17:44
Is it wrong to want to steal another mans sausage?

I pride myself that I have never stolen anything in my whole life. But every morning as I walk my daughter to daycare I pass a house and see sausages just hanging outside the window. …

Icograda’s Design Week Vancouver 2010
Sun, 24/01/10 – 19:32
Icograda’s Design Week Vancouver 2010

I believe there is always room for every person to grow, personally and professionally. But as an Art Director (and father of a two year old) my ‘spare’ time for a conference is very limited. …

The difference a good handle can make
Sun, 24/01/10 – 10:55
The difference a good handle can make

Ensuring that every contact point for your company delivers the same consistent message can be a lot of work. But that extra effort can contribute to a very successful brand experience.
I was heading home today …

Cheeseburger
Sun, 24/01/10 – 10:53
Cheeseburger

This is a ‘mock’ ad I made for McDonald’s. It uses the familiar sound of the chickadee. It implants subconsciously the familiar sound of the chickadee with the word ‘cheeseburger’. Now every time you hear …

The case of the missing $20 bill – where customer service and brand collide.
Sun, 24/01/10 – 10:50
The case of the missing $20 bill – where customer service and brand collide.

Brand, customer retention, business development, profit, sustainability, these long-term, big-picture elements of a company can each be built or toppled by day-to-day customer service. Designers can develop a brilliant look for you, marketing strategists can …