Why America Doesn’t Prevent Natural Disasters
Posted by: Tate Linden If you watch the news you’re familiar with natural disasters. But – perhaps because it’s not a sexy topic – you might not know that most of the consequences can be prevented or...
View ArticleUnexpected Surprise
We’ve just learned that some of our client work featured in the Cougar paper company promotional book, Share on Cougar®. The identity kit for Leadership Ascent will be on display at HOW Design Live...
View ArticleTEDx Herndon Recap
On March 14th (Pi Day), people gathered in the Industrial Strength Theater in Herndon, VA to have their minds stuffed with new ideas and stretched by different perspectives. The theater had an...
View ArticleThe Power of Unhappiness at TEDx
Our nation’s founding fathers may have been inspired by unhappiness – they wrote it into Declaration of Independence. Seriously. Don’t remember it? Right after “Life, Liberty”… we have “and the...
View ArticleSuper Bowl Reactions – 2015
The New England Patriots beat the Seattle Seahawks in an exciting game this Super Bowl Sunday with a score of 28-24. Woohoo. All we cared about were the ads though. Apparently 2015 is the year of dad...
View ArticleLook Up
As you’re aware of, the usage of social media has exploded over the last couple of years and there are no indicators saying our usage will decrease. Five years ago platforms like Instagram, Snapchat...
View Articlebarney stinson’s not the only one who can accept a challenge
I love learning. Always have, always will – because as you learn, you grow. When you’re challenging yourself in ways you haven’t done before, you get the possibility to discover talents and skills...
View ArticleThis Swede is going to bring the concept of branding back home with her
When I began my education in Sweden back in 2011, I was determined that my upcoming Bachelor’s degree in Media and Communication would open the doors for a career within journalism. As a person who...
View Articlewho are you when no one is watching?
We pass a lot of people everyday: on the bus, in the streets, at work. We are all there and we are all going somewhere. And how we look, how we dress and how we act say so many things about us. Do you...
View ArticleIt’s not every day you find your photo in the centerfold…
Washington Flyer covers the best of Washington D.C. and the Capital Region, including entertainment, food, recreation, nightlife, hotels, and travel. These magazines are distributed through the...
View ArticlePantone #411
When I sat down in mid-June and wrote an email to Stokefire, telling them I’d love to be a part of their team as an intern, I have to admit that I was somewhat nervous. Not only because I’m a Swede...
View ArticleThe Secret of Great Business Trips? They’re Not All Business.
Posted by: Tate Linden I hear from fellow businesspeople that traveling for work is a necessary evil. Being away from family, never seeing anything other than the inside of a hotel, and eating dinner...
View ArticleHej Marie och välkommen till Stokefire!
Hi, I’m Marie and I’m Stokefire’s newest intern! During the upcoming months the Stokefire crew will have me as a part of their team, an opportunity I’m very excited about. From the very first moment I...
View ArticleBirthday Cake and Marshmallows
Happy birthday to our President, Tate Linden! To keep our brand consistent across all mediums, we presented him with a cake fit for a pyro. (That’s the Stokefire logo in matches, in case you couldn’t...
View ArticleLook at yourself. If you can.
Posted by: Tate Linden Yep. Look at yourself. Closely. But not yet. I’ve got three very simple questions for you to answer, and a single simple restriction. Here are the questions you’ll answer: Based...
View ArticleIndustry specialization: Great! Until maybe it isn’t.
When people are free to do as they please, they usually imitate each other. –Eric Hoffer Posted by: Tate Linden We’re frequently asked by prospective clients whether or not we’re specialists in...
View ArticleTutorial: How to Win April Fool’s Day
Step 1. Determine your victim. Step 2. Acquire large amounts of aluminum foil and surreptitiously pack it in your briefcase. Slink into the office early and unnoticed. Step 3. Cover your victim’s...
View ArticleDesign Alexandria Recap
This post was written by our lead designer, Lindsay Benson Garrett. We had a great time last night hosting the Design Alexandria meet up. It was wonderful to connect with local designers and...
View ArticleSteve Jobs and the Wrong Kind of Dent
Posted by: Tate Linden (@Thingnamer) Following on my previous post about Steve Jobs’s phantom “We’re here to put a dent in the universe” quote, I can’t help but wonder if the sentiment behind it is...
View ArticleEvent: Design Alexandria at Stokefire HQ
Hey locals! Just a quick note to say that as of a couple days ago we’re hosting Design Alexandria‘s events at our Del Ray HQ. In addition to the usual great chats you’ve been having with other...
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