ImJustCreative Twitter Landing Zone
Clearly you have come here from Twitter, unless of course you haven’t but for arguments sake lets assume you did.
What follows is a brief (possible waffling and moderately boring) video presentation of me and something about what I use Twitter for and what you can expect if you start following me etc.
ImJustCreative Twitter Landing Zone :) from Graham Smith on Vimeo.
Feedback
Feel free to leave outlandish remarks, totally unhelpful crititisms and if you feel charitable, maybe even the odd ‘nice vid’. I decided to make the Twitter landing page a post just for this reason, so people could leave comments should they/you want to.
I like to consider myself a valuable and fun person to have in you’re stream. I post a lot of links on typography, logo design, identity and branding. As well as whatever is hot that day and worthwhile general news.
Im pretty ‘raw’, in that I am myself and tend to say what I’m thinking, and tend to use various profanities in context to what I am talking about. I like to debate and argue topics. I am very pro-active on Twitter.
I don’t immediately follow back all that follow me. It is logical that there will be people that follow me that I personally will not share any interests in, in these cases I tend to not follow back. I like to have meaningful associations with people on Twitter, and that means with people that I can relate to in one way or another. So please do not be offended if I don’t follow you back immediately. If you take part in conversations, help RT messages, then I will definately follow you back. I make a point of adding new followers each day, but I do it on my own terms and don’t feel it’s right to HAVE to follow back ‘just because’.
Elsewhere
FRIENDFEED : I have a FriendFeed group called ‘Logo and Brand Identity‘. Where I post alot of goodies that I come across each day, so it’s worth signing up to if you are interested.
POSTEROUS : I also have a number of specialist blogs based around the above. Fonts and Typography, Typography Posters, Logo Design, Identity Design, Grahams Personal Blog and a heap of other mini-blogs on Posterous.
HELVETICA : I am a Helvetica nut an dhave several blogs dedicated to this fine Typeface. LoveHelvetica is the name. There is a Flickr Pool as well.
MONOEXPRESSION : Being a photography enthusiast, I have created a neat project called MonoExpression.com. If you appreciate black and white photography and portraits, then I am sure you will really appreciate this site. I am always looking for new photos to add, so please do consider submitting.
Article Posted On: December 11, 2008 at 10.14 pm
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Have to say, I look great. :)
Yeah you do look great!! :D I love your posts!!! And your work obviously! Nice landing page.
You are so self-deprecating – stop it! This is a great idea; much more personable than just words. Only criticism, shorter would be better; end of the vid was more lively and therefore more interesting. Hearing your voice and seeing your face makes a real difference. Glad you were brave enough to do it.
Robyn-> Yeah, bit too long than I wanted, but was 3rd take and was short of time. So definitely do another one next day or so.
Ha, okay, forgot that you being from Australia might just have an accent, so made me smile. Nice job, and good to put a face and a voice to the man behind the glasses.
I really like this landing page and getting the opportunity to get to know a little about you with the video. This is a wonderful idea!
nice vid!
great idea having a twitter landing page! can i borrow this idea?
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no crits, im following your mini twitter accounts now, i can never get enough design tweets
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Finally got round to watching this – I like the all black background thing going on in here. I’ve been banging around some ideas for the design writing contest – I bet you get back some really good stuff from the twitter community / maybe a book project…one request – I really like Coda and great to have posts on there for people like it too. Jeff
Its a floating Graham face! Ha love it.
I’ve always appreciated your tweets, you really command your twittering with useful links and tips. Glad to be following you. Great voice btw.
Like the video. Good concept to get to know the person even better…
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Wow, surprised at how much I loved this Twitter introduction video! Simple, sincere, awesome.
very nice, like the effect and love the honesty. Nice to put a character to a face and withe me been new to twitter its good to start following someone with your experience.
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Hi Graham, I follow you on twitter, you posted something about a Media Kit…
I tried to direct msg you but it seems you’ve got that set to block?
Hi Graham, just started using Twitter myself. I’ve come across your blog before, great design and well structured. Looking forward to your future posts…
Andrew> Thanks for leaving a comment and general thumbs up, appreciate it.
David> Not sure what you are referring to, a media kit? Just trying to rack my brains.
Pete>Don’t let the experience fool you.. :)
Sarah> Really appreciate those few words, they mean a lot, thanks. Im hoping to do a lot more videos on a semi regular basis, maybe every few days.
Evan> Yup, i love the floating face myself. :)
Max> Love how you comment a lot all over the place, I notice you on other sites as well. Im not great at leaving replies, but nonetheless, it doesn’t go unnoticed. thanks man.
Hi Graham:
I found your site today thanks to a Google Alert on personal branding. I love the look of your site and the blog posts. I’m also glad you have a Twitter landing page. I created one for my site about a week ago, but I have to admit yours is much better! I’ll be following you on Twitter. Cheers. Mario.
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Well done, thanks for sharing yourself in video. Not many do….maybe that’s next for everyone aye?
You were one of my first follows, and yeah, I have to say this … you could say anything to me, Joni, your feet stink .. with that accent, I wouldn’t care! Just keep talking! You have a lot of great ideas and serve as inspiration for probably more folks than you know. Keep it up. Oh, and … nice vid! :)
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Yep! Came here from Twitter, but I’ve been to your site many times before. :)
Clever idea with the video, Graham. Authentic way to make a human contact.
“nice vid” Found you on Twitter today. What a great idea, Twitter landing page! I really like sites about typography, design, graphic arts. I think following you on twitter is going to fun.
Just stopped by via Twitter…Cool way to get your Tweet On.
Being just a “Gawker” of things “Creative” myself. I hope to learn a thing er 2. (or more).
Nice Vid, Nice accent.
Really like the black background in the video. I really enjoy following you on twitter because of all of the useful links and tips you give. I will have to follow some of your other ‘mini tweet’ accounts. Question for you … do you really follow over 3,000 people on twitter? Wow. I can barley follow a little over 100!
Really great touch. Video is such a more personal way to communicate. Shame the Googlebots can’t listen to ya like we can.
Cheers Graham!
Hi Graham,
Just followed you on Twitter – found you through TweetDeck, but I’ve actually been to your site before, but can’t remember through which channel – maybe from Smashing Mag? I’m not sure.
Anyway, I’m not expecting a follow back, but just wanted to quickly post a message saying “Hi”, and the same way other have, compliment you on your Twitter landing page and video – a great idea and one which seems to be an easy way to convey personality to your Twitter audience.
All the best.
I think I was the first one to actually comment on your video.. Love the idea of having a video on a profile.. gives life to the author. I have a video too on my site but not as good as this one!!.. I produce videos and i must say its very creative.. well or else you wouldn’t be imjustcreative for nothing..
love your work.. love your posts! glad i follow you on twitter and a friend on FB!!
You seem sad. Other than it’s a very nice touch. See you ’round.
Great stuff, Graham. Just viewed your vid for the first time, and feel like I know you a little better.
I reckon if I was to search online for a bit, I’d find at least 20 comments of mine saying I really have to video post. Much more personable than text / still images.
Creative genius-I like it.
Been following you for a while on Twitter! As photographer, just love your stuff! Good to see and hear you on this! Great job, more personal and I too love that accent! Keep up the great work! Peace and Love!
Hey Mr. Man, Where is your video, I was curious to see how much you love yourself?
Great to hear someone talking straight honest sense for a change
Great video and very clean site :-D.
I’ve been following you for awhile now, but this is the first time I’ve been here. Great stuff here, too. Now, off to find what I was originally looking for….
My, who would have thought you were SUCH a charming cutie! he he :P
Brilliant portfolio mate!
graham = the man.
(brilliant)
Okay, you are even cuter now that I have heard the accent! Thanks for sharing. I enjoy your posts.
Wow! Over 20,000 Tweets. Each taking ave. 30 seconds to research and write. That’s 10,000 minutes = 166 hours x $200 hour one has to make to run a business = over $35,000 in time spent on Twitter. Yeee-owwwza!
Graham,
Ok you fucking rock (but of course you know that). The world and I could use your help in designing a logo that will ‘Rock the World’. take a look at my website, if it is something ‘in your zone’ get back to me and lets make a whole bunch of people uncomfortable.
John-Rodger
i have been following u on twitter but always crazy about ur jobs
I just know that I’m going to dream about floating heads tonight!
Look forward to tweetin’ with ya.
elfini (Dawn)
Sos un genio !!! Seguiré siguiéndote…
You kinda look like an evil Mickey Rourke …
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Yay! @ being yourself. Fuck censorship! I guess I’ll follow you without a follow back, he he. Keep on keeping it real, I appreciate it :)
You are my best top 10 follower.
Landing page is great! I need the courage to create one myself. Just got a flip camera. Having loads of fun with it. Enjoy your tweets!
Cheers from Seatte, USA!
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Pls go back to your face straight-on avatar. Just sayin… you are so good looking and fun!
first landing page I’ve ever seen… nice idea! I love the black background around you, perfect for a candid and personal video blog. good stuff.
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Nice welcome page. I felt the connection.
Left on this one!
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