Kaxaml Swag

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FEB 12 09

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With MIX quickly approaching, it’s time for the (soon-to-become) annual tradition of producing some Kaxaml swag.  Last year I made buttons (the kind you might pin to your backpack).  This year, I’m faced with a choice about what to make.  Well, since the swag is ultimately for you, the Kaxaml enthusiast, I’m looking for some feedback.  What kind of swag would you actually want / keep / not throw away?

Kaxaml brings in exactly $0 in revenue every year (or week for that matter), so I have a pretty limited budget.  The choices are below.  I probably need to decide pretty soon so that I have time to get stuff made which means your chance to sway me is short lived.  So vote soon.  Here’s the poll, additional detail follows:

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More Detail

Stickers

For me, this is the most practical because it goes anywhere (car, computer, sofa).  And to be clear, we’re talking about a high quality stick here: clear vinyl with a die cut (yup, it’s in  budget, barely).  There’s a risk though.  They’re saying they need 2-4 weeks turnaround on these.  In spite of this risk, I’m leaning toward stickers right now.

Buttons

The buttons would be a new design. I’m sort of a button kind of guy for some reason. Buttons were all the rage at SXSW last year and that only fueled my interest. From a purely creative perspective, this one is probably the most fun.  On the other hand, once you have one Kaxaml button do you really need another?

Pocket Protectors

I will make these eventually because they are too cool not to make. I also thought about making these with a Nerd + Art or Pixel Lab log. My wife doesn’t think people will take me seriously, though. Oh, I’m serious.

How to Get Your Swag (even if you aren’t at MIX)

If you really want Kaxaml swag, you can definitely get it.  There are three different paths to Kaxaml swagness.  All swag is, of course, first come first serve and here are the options in the order in which it will be served:

  1. First, you can come to either of my workshops.  I get that not everyone can convince their boss to pay for workshops this year.  If it helps persuade, you can take one for your boss too.
  2. You can find me at MIX and say “I want some Kaxaml swag.”  I’ll be flattered and I’ll be very generous.
  3. If you won’t be at MIX, you can leave a comment to this post that includes a Haiku (syllables will be counted) expressing your feelings for Kaxaml.  Also leave me some way to get in touch about where to send it.  Particularly moving entries get double swag.

29 Comments

Cory / FEB 12 2009

Ok, what a great idea … here’s my Haiku …

kaxaml – a must
why consider other tools?
else, bitter tears come

Roberto Sonnino / FEB 12 2009

I won’t be at MIX (would certainly love to) but I’m in Europe, so here goes my shot(s) at the Haiku…

What is Kaxaml?
It helps us create that thing
that rhymes with camel

The everyday fight
Kaxaml changes your world
with ‘PF and Silverlight

Btw, great work on Kaxaml =D

Roberto

Jenny / FEB 12 2009

Can’t go to MIX (D:) but, Haikus:

How I pine for you,
Kaxaml, and I know it’s
Not lust; Yes, it’s true

Kaxaml’s rather
Hard to rhyme with things, But not
As bad as orange.

This is rather bad
For one’s health, for when are we
Supposed to sleep, now?

Wake up, eat, shower,
Kaxaml, Kaxaml, then
some more Kaxaml.

Yeah… I’m not a poet, as you can see.

Delay / FEB 12 2009

I don’t know why, but I went with a kind of rap motif:

Oh snap – this is dope!
Simply the best of its kind,
Kaxaml rocks. Word…

I don’t expect to win with this drivel, but I kind of like the idea of rap in haiku form now that I’ve seen its potential for myself…

Thanks for the great tool!

Joe / FEB 13 2009

Kaxaml it rocks!
True visualization
for all your XAML

Rui Marinho / FEB 13 2009

well i will try my luck to.. i m from portugal and so its dificult to go to the mix :( i really like your blog, and specially good samples u get in here, it already helped me lots of times.. so keep on going..

i ould love to get on sticker :)

best wishes
Rui

Mike D / FEB 13 2009

Hells yes, pocket protectors all the way! Are you kidding? Those are the heat!

Cory / FEB 13 2009

Ok, I can’t resist … here’s another Haiku. I love poetry, I guess:

kaxaml springs forth
like the april rains that come
beautiful apps grow

Dr. WPF / FEB 13 2009

I’d like a kaxaml branded Zune player, but I didn’t see it in the list. :(
(Is that outside your price point?)

Joe / FEB 13 2009

From kaxaml springs
sight from imagination
the screen is alive

—

kaxaml renders
the animation abound
from keyboard to screen

—

kaxaml displays
from a wealth of code snippets
an accurate sight

Wow, this is getting to be tough competition!

Marlon Grech / FEB 14 2009

Roses are red.
Violets are blue.
I made this poem up,
because Kaxaml I love you.

give me a sticker I must have one :)

Bryant Likes / FEB 15 2009

A Kaxaml baseball cap would be really cool. :)

I’m signed up for the workshop, so as long as nothing changes before then I’ll be there. Since a hat wasn’t on the list I’ll vote for a button.

Thanks!

Kris Athi / FEB 16 2009

Here goes…

kaxaml is great
now please send to me
a gift from Robby

Chris Cavanagh / FEB 16 2009

pig and i spring rain
an icicle the moon drifting through it
at the end of Kaxaml the taste of poo

Now I know I earned that sticker :)

Cory / FEB 16 2009

Ok, I can’t compete with Chris’ haiku … but I need a sticker:

you think you’re a nerd?
can you combine that with art?
then kaxaml. word.

Chris Cavanagh / FEB 16 2009

Do
or do not
there is no try
[dude]

I need sticker shock

SmartyP / FEB 17 2009

Man crush on Xaml
Kaxaml fulfills my need
Thanks Nerd for your Art

Must write Xaml now
Use Visual Editor?
No, Kaxaml please

keep up the great work, ill show off my kaxaml sticker with some serious pride!

Brent Schooley / FEB 22 2009

For you, Kaxaml,
I profess my boundless love-
you are my savior.

Seriously disappointed that I will not be able to make MIX, but I would definitely like some Kaxaml swag :)

Brent

Chris Cavanagh / FEB 23 2009

Hey, is that Kaxaml in your pocket or are you just pleased to see me?

Cory / FEB 25 2009

So sad that there hasn’t been any more poetry … where are all you poets?

Andrew / MAR 14 2009

Hello, I can’t write poetry, I can just about speak without a slur and all my R’s sound like W’s. But I do use Kaxaml, and I want to show my appreciation by sticking stickers and badges all over myself and my laptop. :) I’ll donate, or promise to go to the next Mix and attend a workshop, I’ll buy you a drink and entertain you with stories of my childhood – complete with pictures and bullet points.

Can I have a sticker?

Brent Schooley / MAR 19 2009

Wow, Intellisense!
Simple Styles make life a breeze!
I love Kaxaml!

nerdplusart.com | MIX Follow-ups / MAR 25 2009

[...] Stickers For those of you who have submitted haikus, it’s finally sticker time. I’ll be mailing them out in about a week. Between now and then, [...]

Jophie / APR 01 2009

Well, I thought I will post my instant haiku that I sent you privately :

Pummel the xaml with kaxaml my caramel !!

;)

mikko / JUL 13 2009

Kaxaml Sticks
Better Than Bricks
Gotta Have Some
If Any Left