A New Paravel Venture At Paravel, we love movies. We talk about them, quote them, and gather design inspiration from them. We’ve named our web servers Gozer & Zuul. One of our home page banners has us illustrated as the Three Amigos. We’re friends on Netflix and get into heated debates on which Cusack movie is the best. Recently, I had an idea to write a post on this... Read more →
Urgent Notice The D.P.D.Z. is issuing this public notice to all designers in regards to a recent outbreak of designer zombieism. While exact causes have yet to be determined, all are advised to exercise caution when spending extensive amounts of time in front of the computer. Contributing factors may include, but are not limited to a rushed work schedule, extensive work hours, and a lack of (or too... Read more →
The Dude Abides... Working with clients can be incredibly rewarding. Their unique perceptions, expectations and idiosyncratic quirks are the variables that keep projects interesting. At times, when on the phone or sitting at a meeting with some of my employers, I can’t help but unfairly compare them to some of the caricatures I’ve seen in my favorite movie. Let this post serve as a tongue-in-cheek roast of endearment. The... Read more →
