A funny thing happened while we were
QA'ing in IE the other day...
I'm not what you'd call a "daily blogger". I may not be particularly "articulate". I sometimes write about things that "make zero sense" or have "no relevance to anyone". I've been known to "ramble on incoherently across pargraphs of complete nonsensical crap". Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the Design Blog.
Through 256-color icons at 32 x 32 pixels, I've achieved a restored design peace predicated upon no-bullshit visual problem solving. The power of the pixel.
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Despite how much we may adore our “day jobs”, having a creative outlet inclusive of personal passion projects is a requisite toward anti-burnout.
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Around 13,495 miles, more accurately, but the past few weeks have yielded many a small, shitty pack of airline peanuts. I want to recall a few things in particular.
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Tangible or intangible, the most intuitive means of interacting with something to achieve the desired result is what it's all about. How does usability play a role in gaming?
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Last Monday evening, Nansen was a sponsor of the SXSWChi Pregame event held at Double Door. The get together of around 250 people was a preview of the buzz of the actual SXSW in Austin.
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Sloughing off the impediments of design trends and shortsighted developmental band-aids, what it is that inspires us — culturally, geographically, philosophically, artistically — grounds and focuses our creative approach and way of thinking.
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This past March, I resigned from my last agency. You know you've made the smart choice when the day after, you wake up feeling like a new man. The birds sing sweeter, the sun shines brighter, and you don't feel like jumping off a bridge on Sunday evening.
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When we think résumé design, "usability" isn't one of the first things to spring to mind. While the opportunity you're targeting should orgranically shape your résumé, clarity, quick-scannability, and definitive information hierarchy are vital.
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Steve Jobs, passed away last week. As a Mac zealot since 1994…as the second person in line for the grand opening of Illinois' first Apple Store in 2001…as the proud owner of Plush Steve Jobs…it's no exaggeration to say this loss has me incredibly saddened.
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