July 2010
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At a time when websites are spilling off desktops onto sidewalks and computing...
– Liz Danzico, See no boundaries (via 9-bits)
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Thoughts on Designing for the iPad →
Designer and web veteran Derek Powazek offers his thoughts on leading the design of the MagClould iPad app and how it differs from designing for the web.
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“Inception” Sound for Film
This 6 minute profile of the sound production for the movie Inception is beyond fascinating. It’s easy to watch a movie and appreciate the visual production, but the rich sound that makes any movie is easily overlooked. The techniques used for capturing and layering audio for full impact of gun shots and dream-state explosions are incredible.
If you...
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10 Tips for Designing Mobile Websites →
Don’t expect the typical filler ‘10 tips’ type article. This post is full of technical details you need to start using now.
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A Real Web Design Application →
Rethinking the Toolbox
Over time as the web design industry has matured the now fragmented tools have yet to catch up to the needs of most web designers. Jason Santa Maria explores his current workflow and proposes a wish list of the ideal set of tools for a true end-to-end application.
The web and its related disciplines have grown organically. I think it’s safe to say the web is not the...
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How To Sell Creative Work To Clients →
Absolutely anyone can sell crappy work to clients. It’s actually quite easy, and on of the main reasons why there are so many terrible ads, mediocre campaigns, and uninspired websites reeking of sameness. If you want to sell a truly unique idea or creative work to a client it will take hard work and serious effort.
Here are a few key points from the article: know the work inside and out,...
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The iPod Wall
Anti-agency We Like Small created a wall of 20 iPods in their spare time over the course of three weeks. The iPods are running a custom iOS application that connects to a Python / Django web server syncing all the devices together.
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Camera+ for iPhone: $253,000 in First-Month Sales →
Absolutely impressive sales for the first month of tap tap tap’s Camera+ iOS app. Their post on the Camera+ app sales is a great article full of advice on the importance of great design, attention to detail, fun elements, and international support.
Reblogged from Cameron Moll
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A designer is an emerging synthesis of artist, inventor, mechanic, objective...
– Buckminster Fuller
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