Ideas

Ideas

Working alongside so many teams of passionate people and their different causes allows us to be constantly learning, finding new issues to rally behind, and pursuing new connections to our community. Explore our blog to find a collection of discoveries, thoughts, causes, and more.

Boxisms
Over the years, SmallBox has developed philosophies that guide us in our work. We call them “Boxisms.” They keep us grounded and focused on what’s essential. As we navigate through our changing world together (and apart), we sincerely hope that they can also provide a sense of purpose and inspiration to you.   #1 Do…
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Finding a Center
We are in the midst of an extraordinary moment filled with tremendous juxtapositions. Every day we’re all see-sawing from observing the best in humanity to worrying about the worst. From balancing the demands of work to managing the needs of our families. From feeling despair about the future to feeling the hope of spring.  Through…
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Why Nonprofits Should Embrace Human-Centered Design
Power is in people: revolutionize how your nonprofit operates with human-centered design.
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Three Reasons Why Your Neighborhood Needs a Brand
When’s the last time you thought about the story of your neighborhood?
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It’s the End of the Year: Look Outside
It's the time of year to enjoy the outdoor views - both in nature and in business.
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How to Design an Inspiring Annual Report
With a little pre-planning and some imagination, every organization can design an inspiring annual report.
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Ten Traits of Social Entrepreneurship
What do an altruist and and entrepreneur have in common? Find out what makes this pair a great duo for defining social entrepreneurship.
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Throwing the Challenge Flag
Think sports and design live in opposite worlds? Monday Night Football and on-screen graphics show how research and design thinking are all around us.
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Elevating Your Brand through Typography
Whether you realize it or not, typography plays an impactful role on all of us. Read on to discover why typography should matter to you and your organization.
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