June 2010
50 posts
Today is apparently “Earth & Sky Day” here on unraveled also.
WatchLightning strikes three of the tallest buildings in Chicago at the same time! (by Craig Shimala)
“These changes don’t happen at internet speeds. You’ll hardly know they’re...”
– Derek Powazek - They Don’t Complain and They Die Quietly
“Your design isn’t a work of art. It’s a business solution. Practice being...”
– Matthew Smith via “Critique me, Please! - 52 Weeks of UX”
“I propose that we’re too impatient with the pause, and as a result, we’re...”
– The power of the pause - Bobulate
“Are meaningful connections easier to recognize when the fog of the Internet is...”
– I’m quitting the Internet. Will I be liberated or left behind? (5) - By James Sturm - Slate Magazine
WatchYou’ve Got to Love London (by Alex Silver) via @AngelAnderson
UX Myths →
“Interesting is evergreen.”
– Jason Kottke
Watch“Like I said before: I didn’t expect the guy to walk on water, but I’d love it if he wouldn’t wallow in shit.” (via Boing Boing)
“People love me. Why? Because I’m fun. I’m the life of the party. I bring levity...”
– Timothy McSweeney’s Internet Tendency: I’m Comic Sans, Asshole. (via timoni)
WatchWireless in the world 2 (by timo)
WatchWow I <3 Spots Unknown.
Uncomplicated Happiness →
We don’t have to plan an extravagant vacation to make our life richer. We can do it today (right now) at where we’re standing.
“But the crazy thing is that the iPhone is an Aston Martin with a Honda-price....”
– An iPhone Lover’s (Initial) Thoughts On iPhone 4
Commander's Intent - 52 Weeks of UX →
Some tips when using the Commander’s Intent in design:
If you don’t know what the one purpose of the screen is, then get rid of the screen.
If you think a screen has two primary purposes, you can probably break it into two screens.
If something on the screen doesn’t support the one purpose, get rid of it.
If the one purpose does not add to a positive user experience, then get rid of the...
“Maybe you’re not a Beatles fan. Maybe you even hate peace and love. But...”
– Magical Thinking | Psychology Today
“You’ve Got The Love (The XX Remix)” by Florence...
“Funny, you never see headlines like this: Apple to launch [insert product]...”
– Chris Brennan, via Twitter (via nikf)
Apple to launch iPhone 3GS killer.
Apple to launch iTunes killer.
Apple to launch Apple TV killer.
“How To Beat Apple At Their Own Game: You can’t, just like you can’t beat Google...”
– Why Apple Succeeds & Others Fail ~ Flyosity by Mike Rundle
He’s probably right.
(via dkeithrobinson)
No, he is right.
“The future of journalism is definitely not a stack of banners spiced with...”
– iA » WIRED on iPad: Just like a Paper Tiger…