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As a graphic designer, it was the way Paul Rand pitched the design that was the major breakthrough for me. Through interviews you can see how he pitched himself and his process to Steve Jobs. Paul's confidence in his process, backed up with his experience, is what sold Jobs on using Paul Rand and gave me the blueprint in how to deal with clients.

People don't realize that a logo is an empty vessel that is filled with the peoples experiences of the company and product, it has to be the correct vessel. People online see a logo for the first time and judge it without any knowledge of the company or product, which is fine but not really helpful. Interact with the company and product and then judge the logo after time has passed.

I unplug it when I don't want to listen to music or put together a shopping list.

Also, I wouldn't have one if it wasn't given as a gift. I can't believe these are even for sale. They are clearly not ready for consumers. Nearly 90% of the commands I try to give result in Alexa not knowing or misunderstanding. Why should anyone pay to beta-test the product?

When doing extended traveling mixing hotels and AirBNBs is great because you can get laundry done and make your own meals when you want. Also, AirBNBs are great because they usually go the extra mile for you while looking for a good rating. That can look like a bottle of family wine and a homemade pie, or the host walking you around the town to orient you.