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what it represents and how did I come to it?</p><p id="4aaa">First iterations were totally unrelated to this final result. They were nice, but they felt a bit off.</p><p id="38ad">Then I had a moment when <b>what I do</b> returned into focus: I build software and give advice on software solutions.</p><p id="5936">I write blocks of code, mix technologies and that translates into products for myself and my clients.</p><p id="6185">Then <b>Constanting</b> started to make me think of <b>Constructing</b>.</p><p id="7160">I don’t know about others, but when I think about building blocks my brain thinks instantly of Tetris. Tetris is a tile-matching puzzle video game originally designed and programmed by Soviet Russian software engineer <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexey_Pajitnov">Alexey Pajitnov</a>.</p><p id="601d">Tetris is copyrighted, but <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyomino">polyominoes</a> aren’t. So I decided to use these simple geometric shapes to build my logo. I used 2 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetromino">tetrominoes</a> and one domino piece.</p><figure id="6667"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*XogMEIEn5EQHTacfdvZgmg.png"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p id="7858">When you rotate the logo 90 degrees to the right (clockwise) you also get the <b>IT</b> word. This was an unintended outcome that I realized after finishing up and presenting it to my arduous critics (my better half, Monica, and my sisters: Oana and Alina).</p><p id="ba79">An intentional effect was the aspect of a staircase, which should communicate to business partners the message of stable growth. Although I’m not very happy with the right-to-left direction of the stairs, that was a compromise made for keeping the words and letters that form within the logo.<

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/p><p id="10b4">My choice for colors was very much linked to my country of origin’s flag, and that is <b>Romania</b>.</p><figure id="43e9"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*CN6xpGZxLfaA-LJ9W7CLTw.png"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p id="d7a2">So that’s the short story.</p><p id="80aa">The bottom line is that I’m very happy with this bootstrapped logo I made in-house for myself. In total it was around 2 weeks of thinking about the Identity and 1 day for executing the logo.</p><figure id="ce06"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*3P9JTncDwQexnUVMzX0p7Q.gif"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p id="bbd8">The Dutch may have fun or difficulties with the pronunciation of Constanting because the G at the end, and the bright side from this perspective is that most of my clients aren’t from The Netherlands.</p><p id="b511">Nevertheless, the process of registering with <b>KvK</b> (the Dutch Chamber of Commerce) went on smoothly.</p><p id="dfba">If you have a business and want to stand out, you can try to 3D print a coaster to use around the office and/or house.</p><div id="5e13" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/3d-printing-a-coaster-with-your-company-logo-9df3beafb1f2"> <div> <div> <h2>3D Printing: A Coaster with Your Company Logo</h2> <div><h3>From digital to analog in a few simple steps</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*-yZreBO20R3FYchYzXIyxQ.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="f0f8">Tha(nk|t’)s all!</p></article></body>

Blossoms of Virtue: Nurturing Hearts, Crafting Souls

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In realms of virtue, where seeds are sown, A garden of upbringing, brightly shown. Parents as architects, molding hearts, In tender care, where wisdom imparts.

In cradle’s embrace, innocence blooms, Guiding hands shaping moral rooms. Love whispers lessons, gentle and true, Roots of goodness take hold and grew.

Patience a painter, strokes so kind, A canvas of character, beautifully aligned. Discipline’s hand, firm but fair, Nurtures the sapling with utmost care.

Teaching respect in words and deeds, Harvesting empathy for others’ needs. Golden threads of values spun, In the loom of life, a tapestry is done.

Courage instilled to face the tide, Honesty the compass, ever by their side. Integrity, a beacon in the night, Illuminating the path, pure and bright.

Responsibility, a burden to bear, Yet, a mantle of honor they gladly wear. Selflessness, a melody they sing, Harmony in the family, a beautiful wing.

Through tales of old, morals unfold, History’s wisdom in stories told. Nurturing curiosity, a flame to ignite, Knowledge blooms, a beacon of light.

Forgiveness, a balm for wounds, Healing the heart, like sweet monsoons. Teaching the art of letting go, In the garden of virtue, love continues to grow.

Kindness as currency, compassion as gold, A treasure trove of virtues, manifold. In the crucible of life, values are refined, A noble character, deeply enshrined.

In the dance of differences, unity found, Respecting diversity, in common ground. Open minds, embracing the unknown, Seeds of acceptance gracefully sown.

Humility, a crown worn with grace, In the symphony of life, finding one’s place. Gentleness, a touch that heals, Through challenges faced, resilience reveals.

As seasons change, and time does pass, The roots run deep, a bond that lasts. Sailing through storms, and serene weather, A compass of love holds the family together.

Generosity, a river flowing wide, Helping hands, a source of pride. Teaching the joy of giving back, A legacy formed along life’s track.

In the crucible of challenges and strife, The crucible of values shapes life. A beacon of hope in darkness so deep, Upbringing’s treasures, secrets to keep.

As suns set and moons rise, Values learned, a cherished prize. Good upbringing, a legacy grand, A sturdy ship in life’s vast sea and sand.

So let the echo of virtues resound, In the hearts and minds, forever bound. A symphony of goodness, upbringing’s art, A masterpiece crafted from the start.

In the tapestry of life, woven with care, Good upbringing, a legacy rare. With love as the weaver, guiding the hand, A well-nurtured soul, forever will stand.