Nathaniel Salzman

Chicago area designer, writer, maker and journalist.

February 3, 2012

Ecstatic and homesick

I wrote this the evening after I found out I’d landed a new job, but couldn’t share it at the time because I hadn’t yet told my former employer.

This morning I got an important phone call. It was a job offer from Razorfish — arguably the pre-imminent company in my field. It’s something that’s been in the works for a few months, but was never any kind of sure thing. When my wife and I were first considering Chicago, it was because this opportunity, among others, was in play. While it was ultimately a job for The Mrs at another world class agency that brought us here to the windy city, I came knowing that I’d have an interview waiting for me when I arrived. I didn’t know what to expect, but was very pleased with the outcome.

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January 18, 2012

Exciting things to come

I announced it on Twitter already, but the whole point of this blog is to talk about things that matter to me. My career definitely fits that criteria, so I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll soon be joining the UX team at Razorfish. I’ve admired their work for a long time and am both proud and intimidated to be brought onboard. I don’t know of anyone doing more meaningful or interesting work in the industry right now. I. Am. Stoked.

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December 17, 2011

Throttle off, key out

For the last year it’s been a tradition that nearly every Saturday I drop by BlueCat Motors to see what’s going on. At first, I often felt very in the way. Me and my camera, snapping away. Was I really supposed to be there? Was what I was writing on their blog doing them any good? A year on, I can’t imagine my week without at least one visit to BCM’s Prior Ave shop. I have two more weeks of posts to write, but today I dropped by for what will likely be the last time for a long while.

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December 16, 2011

Chicago, here I come

It’s news that I’ve shared in a lot of other outlets, but I’ve neglected to post it here. My impulse is to try to write up something long and expansive on the why and where for, but it’s not really necessary. The story is this: my wife got a great job in Chicago, and I’m going with her. We’re both really excited about the adventure of it all. We have a couple friends there, but mostly it’s a fresh start in a brand new city. A city we keep hearing nothing but good things about. It’s America’s other great metropolis, and I can’t wait to explore it. Starting in the new year, look for me in the windy city. Catch me if you can.

Photo credit: Trey Ratcliff. Original here

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November 15, 2011

I’d ride that: Honda ST1300

Saw this wine-colored little sprinter in the parking ramp yesterday. There’s something charmingly simple about a Honda ST1300. It’s unassuming, but I bet it’s a rocket. I’ve ridden Goldwings both old and new and they’re way more fun than they ought to be. I can only imagine how quick and nimble the smaller, lighter ST1300 is. Very curious about that V4 motor as well. It’s not on my buy list yet, but I’d definitely ride one.

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