I became interested in design, branding, advertising and the like, many years ago when my husband and I compiled the first US Edition of Reed’s Nautical Almanac.
More recently, design and branding have become my sons’ work and the most interesting discussions ensue; some based on age and experience and others on modern philosophies and knowledge.
In the August 2007 issue of Better Homes and Gardens the editor commented that although the redesign of the magazine last spring had been well accepted, many requests had been received for the return of the icon that designated the end of an article!
It is simply a tiny black and white outline of a house!
A little thing meant a lot – and somebody actually listened!