tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835769607992030454.post5183142307581894493..comments2010-11-28T19:46:42.921-05:00Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02368406877117055312noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835769607992030454.post-58093254366978273772010-11-28T19:46:42.921-05:002010-11-28T19:46:42.921-05:00Impact, curiosity, and courage. . .<br />Now ther&#39;s a trio if I ever saw one.<br /><br />For me,these seem to be three values that can really set an architect apart from the herd.<br /><br />Familiarity decreases a product&#39;s impact over time. As people see more and more similar designs in the market, the original design, which may have been innovative at the time, starts to pale. For this reason it seems that curiosity is a necessary compliment. <br /><br />The only way to consistently create impact, is to continue to increase your knowledge at the edge. As your curiosity leads you farther and farther down new avenues, you acquire the toold needed to stay impactful, that is if you have the courage to apply the knowledge you&#39;ve garnered.<br /><br />Courage is the catalyst needed to facilitate the change of curiosity into impact. Without it, all that knowledge gets benched, and never turns up in the final product.<br /><br />I like this article, because it affirms that there are some who still believe in quality and innovation. I know that we do as well.<br /><br />Mark Coxon<br />Orange ProAV<br />www.orangeproav.commandarintheaterhttp://mandarintheater.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com