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 2 Comments- Add comment | Back to Hey! Written on 14-Mar-2009 by julio.ferro

Si, es verdad. El arquitecto John Morefield de Seattle vió que no le estaban entrando nuevos proyectos y que perdía frente a muy bajos presupuestos. Se le ocurrió entonces imitar los puestitos improvisados que hacen los chicos y salir al mercado para acercar la arquitectura a más gente por una moneda. Por ese pago puede responder preguntas tan simples como "cuál es el mejor aislante para mi sótano" a complejas como "tengo una casa de 200 m2 y queremos hacerle la planta alta".

La idea suena a que tiró los precios por el piso, pero en realidad es una muy buena forma de abrir la conversación y entablar vínculos con potenciales clientes que necesitan ayuda.

Como la simpática psicoanalista de 3 minutos, qué podríamos ofrecer los diseñadores como gancho/ marketing en estos tiempos de recesión? No, olvidense de las fábricas de logos, esto puede ser algo serio.

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Yes, it's true. Seattle based architect John Morefield noticed that he was competing against really low budgets and thought that replicating those smaill kiosks as seen on Peanuts could be a good idea, giving a 5 cent advice on architecture. Paying that, he can answer simple questions such as "What's the best insulation to use next to concrete in a basement?", to complex like "We have a 700-square foot Seattle bungalow and want to add a second story."

It sounds like his fault is to drop all the prices down, but I think It's a good idea to open up the conversation around the architectural topic and establishing a honest bond with potential clients that need help.

Like the nice psychiatrist with her 3 minutes therapy, what can graphic designers offer as a hook/marketing trick in this recessive times? No, forget all those logo factories, this is for real.

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  • written on 16-Mar-2009

    russell.volckmann says:

    Good one, Julius.

    Talk about commoditization of brands!

    And yet... the connections Mr. Morefield is making with his own brand go beyond the surface 5¢ advice. Instead he is reaching out and showing his expertise, style, and relationship-building in a great experiential way.

  • written on 16-Mar-2009

    Lupa says:

    what a great idea!
    but what if comes Montoya to my stand?!

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