QDesign

11/03/2025

More than a week after thieves made off with treasures from the Louvre, a picture is emerging of a seemingly well-planned burglary that exploited security lapses at the museum and outpaced the police.

10/30/2025

Denmark is making history with a bold proposal to protect human identity in the age of AI. The new copyright law would grant every citizen full ownership of their likeness — including their face, voice, and body data — ensuring that no AI system or company can replicate or use these without consent.
This comes amid the global rise of AI deepfakes, where hyper-realistic digital copies of people are used for scams, fake news, and even political manipulation. Denmark’s proposal treats a person’s appearance and voice as intellectual property, giving individuals legal grounds to demand removal or compensation if their likeness is misused.
If passed, this could become a blueprint for digital human rights worldwide, redefining how nations protect citizens in an era where identity can be cloned by machines. By turning personal traits into property, Denmark is sending a clear message: our humanity deserves copyright protection.

10/28/2025

After watching the news about the Paris robbery, managers at Böcker decided to make the most of the publicity

10/27/2025

'Made up of a blend of cement, water, sand and gravel, concrete is notoriously finicky. Its performance and look depend on outside temperatures and humidity as it is mixed, poured and dried. Some additives can bolster its durability but may darken the color. But 432 Park was supposed to be white.'

A superstar team of architects and developers insisted on an all-white concrete facade. It could explain some of the building’s problems.

09/30/2025

INFOGRAPHIC. I worked with Vivica Kraak of the Nutrition Department of Virginia Tech University to develop this graphic.

09/23/2025

In February 2019, MIT Technology Review published an article on the “hipster effect,” a Brandeis University study explaining why nonconformists ironically converge on similar styles like beards and flannels. A stock Getty photo of a bearded man in a beanie illustrated the piece, sparking unintended drama.

An angry reader emailed, accusing the magazine of slander and unauthorized use of his image in the “clickbait” story, threatening legal action. Editors verified the license with Getty, discovering the model’s name didn’t match—proving the complainant wasn’t him, hilariously validating the article’s thesis on hipster uniformity.

09/22/2025

FYI.

09/22/2025

Perhaps it's a necessary evil, or not, but FREE to try is always better.

PayPal and Venmo have a new $200 AI giveaway for millions of users.

09/19/2025

PRODUCTION. I did pre-production on the Heights Music Hop banner and worked with Paul Lange and his Sign-a-Rama company to get it produced. The Music Hop is this weekend!

09/07/2025

For reference later...

Unleash the power of color psychology with this complete guide to website color schemes, with 20 FREE color palettes to inspire your online designs.

08/29/2025

Repurposing an old cover illustration I did for a tech-manufacturing client.