Duffy & Partners | Perspective

American Craft Beer Week

Exploring the creativity of brewing.

By Tricia Davidson May 17, 2013

The Glamours of Business Travel

By Tricia Davidson Nov 17, 2011

Local Color

An afternoon of inspiration

By Missy Wilson Jun 8, 2011 Comments (1)

River Views

An Early Birding Paddle

By Tricia Davidson May 31, 2011

Felicidades

Tequila-Soaked Watermelon A fun recipe for Cinco de Mayo

By Tricia Davidson May 5, 2011

Tibor Kalman vs. Joe Duffy Revisited

"The mother of all design debates."

By Valerie Reupert Apr 7, 2011 Comments (1)

Crowd Source Design Critique

By Joseph Duffy Dec 30, 2010 Comments (5)

Recently back from Seoul

"The soul of Asia"

By Tricia Davidson Dec 22, 2010

Blue

One day a couple weeks ago my daughter asked why it is that you can only find things in “4 shades of blue.”

By Tricia Davidson Sep 10, 2010 Comments (3)

Artcrank

A poster party. April 10, 7 pm - 12 am

By Tricia Davidson Apr 7, 2010 Comments (1)

Creative Bootcamp

Building creative thinking.

By Tricia Davidson Mar 18, 2010

Winter Olympic Uniform Design - Part Trois: The Ultimate Formula for Success?

How about asking a native artist from the host nation to design your uniforms? That’s what the Dutch did, and I honestly think they deserve the gold medal in design.

By Joe Duffy Feb 26, 2010

Winter Olympic Uniform Design - Part Deux

Ok, now that the games are in full swing and the official team uniforms have been exposed to millions around the world, it’s time to sharpen the pencils at the judge’s table. I must admit some of my earlier concerns have been dashed as I’ve had the chance to see more official team attire, particularly for Team USA.

By Joe Duffy Feb 22, 2010

Winter Olympic Uniform Design - For God, Country, Fashion & Sport

The excitement is rising. The games will soon be here. I can’t wait. As someone raised in the ice and snow of Minnesota, the Winter Olympics are my favorite spectator event.

By Joe Duffy Feb 12, 2010 Comments (1)

Design Is Country

The country audience is the one we designers need to "play to" if we're going to broaden the appeal of our best work.

By Joe Duffy Dec 9, 2009

Get Your Hands Dirty

A ceramics show at the Walker Art Center got me thinking about the importance of working with my hands.

By Joe Duffy Nov 23, 2009

Design - The Gift That Keeps On Giving

In my life design has always been a way to connect me to the people I love and the things I believe in.

By Joe Duffy Nov 13, 2009

A Saloon Keeper's Son

Barkeeping and branding are both in my blood...and have more in common than you might think.

By Joe Duffy Nov 5, 2009

Stop Going to Work

We are living in interesting times. Never before have we been so connected. Our ability to interact is nearly unlimited. Technology is a most formidable tool, the driver, a catalyst in the laboratory of life.

By Joe Duffy Oct 26, 2009 Comments (2)

When Great Design Becomes Its Own Language

The brands that have been designed in the best possible ways have their own proprietary language that tells their story, sets them apart from all the brands they compete with, and connects them in a very meaningful way to their audience.

By Joe Duffy Oct 19, 2009