Recent Blog Posts
Barack Obama Wins President Elect
post a comment | posted Nov 5
Originally posted at Alex Designs Blog
I had my doubts that he could pull it off, but I very happy for the new President Elect Barack Obama. This truly historical event makes me proud to be an American. During the news media coverage of the election, I experienced many different types o...
Good times at Web 2.0 Expo NY with videos
post a comment | posted Sep 24
Originally posted at Alex Designs Blog
It was awesome to get back to New York City for a long week. I was in town attending the Web 2.0 Expo NY at the Javits Center. Janetti Chon and the TechWeb / O'Reilly Media teams put on a great event. I was very impressed by the speakers and overal...
Social Media Camp - Miami w/ Erica Ogrady
post a comment | posted Aug 18
Originally posted at Alex Designs Blog
On August 2, Social Media Camp came to Miami, Florida. This event was hosted by Erica Ogrady at the Wolfsonian - Florida International University on Miami Beach.What is Social Media Camp?Social Media Camp brings together the brightest minds in Soci...
Not-So-Recent Blog Posts
Awesome story of my lost artwork
post a comment | posted Jul 22
Originally posted at Alex Designs Blog
This is an awesome story of how my artwork was found on the side of the road during college around 1997, then sent to me 11 years later. With the power of the internet here is a note I received on my Flickr account: You do not know me but I think y...
Creative Day - Fun times, inspiration and more motivation!
post a comment | posted May 23
Originally posted at Alex Designs Blog
This past weekend was Creative Day at my house. Really, it was my birthday party, but it was also a way to get together with my friends and have an art party. This is something we did a lot in college (10 years ago - wow) and now my excuse is - I r...
Is Google Friend Connect a Game Changer?
post a comment | posted May 14
Originally posted at Alex Designs Blog
How will Google Friend Connect change blogs, social networks and relationships across the web? Take a look at the video and post a comment on what you think.Have you seen a site in action?Let me know, I would love to see this live on a site and vie...
Video has changed everything: design + marketing + future
post a comment | posted May 6
Originally posted at Alex Designs Blog
There were two challenges for me to start doing my own video. One, I have no time. So it is really tough to fit anything into my schedule, especially editing and learning new programs/formats. The second reason is I know I am terrible in front of t...
If you were 14 years old, what would inspire you?
post a comment | posted Apr 16
Originally posted at Alex Designs Blog
My girlfriend's nephew, Mike, is 14 years old and really passionate. Last week I saw his fashion designs (below) and told him he should start a blog, then ask people to review them. 2 days later, he put a site online all by himself. I motivated him...
Automatically Improve Traffic from Social Networking Websites
post a comment | posted Apr 8
Originally posted at Alex Designs Blog
Are you getting (non paid) web traffic and leads from social networking websites? I am working on a comprehensive strategy to improve "Referring Social Network Traffic". The business goals of using social sites include building brand exposure, crea...
Brikolodge - New Miami coworking community workspace!
post a comment | posted Mar 27
Originally posted at Alex Designs Blog
As you drive down Biscayne Blvd in Miami, Florida you will run into the Art District with Galleries, Boutiques and amazing wall art and graffiti. Here is where Ali Wadsworth has taken the lead and started the first Miami Coworking Community Workspa...