February 2012
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The 4 Keys to Writing Persuasive Copy Without... →
write like you would talk
This is a good one, alot of the ideas in here seem so easy and natural on the surface but actually pretty tricky to apply on a consistent basis.
More than likely it has to do with the fact that we don’t realize how casually we speak, and when we try to write it forces to figure out why everything comes out wrong.
January 2012
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Nice SOPA infographic
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“Opportunities multiply as they are seized.”
– Sun Tzu
November 2011
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30 Amazing Photographs by Joe Holmes →
October 2011
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“There is one inexhaustible aspect of everyday life that never dulls, namely the...”
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September 2011
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“Question everything generally thought to be obvious.”
– Dieter Rams via @sfmoma (via chanchanisland)
July 2011
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“A sharp tongue is the only edge tool that grows keener with constant use.”
– Washington Irving
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“Like all forms of design, visual design is about problem solving, not about...”
– Bob Baxley
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“Bravery is being the only one who knows you’re afraid.”
– Col. David Hackworth
June 2011
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Showcase of Impressive Design Process Explanations →
30 Creative Business Card Designs →
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“Make every detail perfect and limit the number of details to perfect.”
– Jack Dorsey
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Incredible Infinity Pools →
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May 2011
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Smartcards let you check in on Facebook Places... →
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Chart and Graph Design Showcase →
We’re really getting into visual ways to show processes, results and overall value for prospects and clients. There are some rich designs in here and creative presentations.
Instant Attention in Web Design →
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10 Principles of Inclusive Web Design →
This is a nice read. When you think about it most of the stuff we interact with on a daily basis was designed for everyone to use. Why should a website be any different?
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25 Examples of Dark and Inspiring Web Designs →
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Whitney Hess: Design Principles — The Philosophy... →
….we should be establishing a philosophy about how to treat people, in the same way that visual design is about establishing a philosophy about how make an impact.
Great post, a design’s value should be in direct correlation to the experience it provides. No easy task for sure, but it needs to be on your radar as a designer of anything to any degree.
* the post also gets bonus...
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Weekly Inspiration: 18 Creative Websites Using... →
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“To design is to communicate clearly by whatever means you can control or master.”
– Milton Glaser
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THE PSYCHOLOGIST’S VIEW OF UX DESIGN →
Tripped on this over the weekend, looks like it’s from about a year ago but full of great info. I thought it was interesting to get a psychologist’s point of view on UX, lots of relevant points here.
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The rise of Android, another killer ingredient... →
Good read, I like the comparison of Intel & Android. I always thought Intel pulled off a once-in-a-generation branding job with how well they positioned themselves top of mind with their customers (which in their formative years was basically the entire modern computing world).
The author put it a great way, they “trained” consumers to look for their brand, and it more than...
April 2011
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Slickest twitter mashup I've seen in awhile →
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25 Beautiful Mobile Websites →
Just a great all-around post, I really liked the side-by-side photos comparing the homepage to an inner page.
Designing for the mobile experience is something we’re focusing on and it’s great to see such diverse examples.
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Ignore the customer experience, lose a billion... →
Walmart didn’t pursue the question of what customers wanted. Instead, Walmart came up with the answer first, then asked customers to agree to it.
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“Are you good enough to fight, or are you good enough to win?”
– The Fighter
March 2011
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“If you have to think about it, make sure it’s worth it.”
The Greatest Movie Ever Sold
lookingforawesome:
Hmmm… “…a film that was fully financed through product placement from various brands, all of which are integrated transparently into the film. While using brands in film promotion is not new for Hollywood, it certainly is new territory for the documentary format. Spurlock exploits the phenomenon to new heights, with everything from branded pizza boxes and in-flight film...
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February 2011
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Shoe's Views: My Latest Social Media Club: From... →
nicoleshoe:
http://socialmediaclub.org/blogs/from-the-clubhouse/think-%E2%80%98user%E2%80%99-not-%E2%80%98marketer%E2%80%99
I work in the world of web content, social media and online marketing. While every ‘expert’ insists that content is ‘king,’ it is also necessary to determine what ‘context’ you…
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How Advertising is Changing Social Media →
Will social media just end up being called “media” in the future? Will we talk about the number of likes and followers brands have in the same way we look at TV viewers and newspaper readers 10 years ago?
Very interesting stuff. I think social media will be the bridge between old-school agencies and newer more digitally-prone ones and if either lean too far in their own direction they’re...
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…they were doin’ it in Texas…
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Pattern Tap: Organized Web-Design Inspiration →
markwynerdesign:
There are countless galleries and showcases around the web. But there’s one that stands out via their unique setup: Pattern Tap. What I believe makes Pattern Tap different is how these collections are organized by the type rather than style.
Their tagging system offers style a filtering option, but the emphasis is placed upon type: 404, icons, tables, etc. They even offer “good...
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Providing great user experience with feedback →
Most of these indicators are actually on the screen for just seconds, but that is sufficient time to quiet a user’s doubts and ensure they know things are working. It feels great to click through the app and always feel like you know what’s happening, that things are working.
Really getting into designing experiences for mobile and in true 37 Signals fashion this post is full of live examples...
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Always brings me back to good times