October 2010
1 post
May 2010
6 posts
WatchProjection on Buildings NuFormer Digital Media develops high-skill 3D video mapping projections. These 3D projections will be custom-made to fit any specific building and will be exposed by a battery of powerful projectors.
Clients From Hell: Client: “On that map of... →
Client: “On that map of Maryland graphic… can you get rid of that jaggy thing? My client doesn’t like that.”
Me: “Uhh, that’s the Chesapeake Bay.”
Client: “I don’t think it’s part of Maryland, plus it’s annoying so delete it.”
Me: “Yeah, it’s definitely part of Maryland.”
Client: “I still…
WatchInspirational story about the lives and industry of sign painting. (by The Ritual Project)
“Without great solitude no serious work is possible.”
– Pablo Picasso (via Jason Zimdars)
WatchCannonball Some of them are full of black water. Others have become graveyards for old lawn furniture and rodent carcasses. They are shaped like jelly beans and manufactured by companies named Sunny Side and Champagne. Once upon a time, Fresno was the California Dream. Own a car. Own a house. Own a pool. Everyone wanted it and the wonderful world of credit made it all possible. But now, with the...
WatchThreaded (by David Lanham)
April 2010
5 posts
“I asked him if he would come up with a few options. And he said, “No. I will...”
– Steve Jobs (on working with Paul Rand)
Every Time Zone →
Great resource to quickly lookup what time it is around the world. (via Beautiful Pixels)
Noah Stokes has mad CSS3 and Comic Sans skillz... →
Good friend, @motherfuton has broken the Da Vinci code and updated his site with CSS3 and Comic Sans for the Cameron Moll Colosseo iPad Martian Giveaway.
Permute →
I’ve used Permute a lot recently converting lots of AVIs over iPad friendly M4V files. Can’t say enough good things about this app.
March 2010
7 posts
Why we are getting rid of our hourly rate -... →
Great read from Teehan+Lax. Love this quote ”We do not sell hours here and clients will no longer be able to buy them from us.”
“The iPhone is just a small iPad (that makes phone calls).”
– Cameron Daigle
“In printed books, the two-page spread was our canvas. It’s easy to think...”
– Craig Mod - Books in the Age of the iPad
Voices Of Haiti →
Jeremy Cowart has launched voices of Haiti. If you’re wonder what the people of Haiti are feeling this gives you a great snapshot into their lives. You can buy prints, all proceeds go directly to help Haiti.
The Different Ways to Design →
Luke W. discusses three main ways to make software user interface decisions: Designing, Optimizing, and Managing.
Goodby for HP Retail Publishing →
Great execution on these 3D illustrations for HP
February 2010
6 posts
Computers vs. Creativity →
Nathan Bowers has a solid write-up at UX Hero on where exactly the iPad could fit in as far as content creation device. I’m hoping it does exactly what it promises, gets out of the way.
“We need to get past this idea of saving, because the status quo is leaving the...”
– Seth Godin
WatchPhoenix to LA in 10 Seconds: I love these little shorts by Mike Matas. If you haven’t seen any of his work take a few minutes and browse through his shorts. Is there anything he can’t do?
Modern procrastination →
In his latest blog post, Seth tackles the topic of modern procrastination. I’ve been guilty of this for sure.
January 2010
13 posts
Fraser Speirs gets it.
The tech industry will be in paroxysms of future shock for some time to come. Many will cling to their January-26th notions of what it takes to get “real work” done; cling to the idea that the computer-based part of it is the “real work”.
It’s not. The Real Work is not formatting the margins, installing the printer driver, uploading the document, finishing the...
“iPad is an incredible opportunity for developers to re-imagine every single...”
– Joe Hewitt
The iPad Is For Everyone But Us →
I think Mike Rundle nails it with this piece. If you’re a heavy Mac user, you’re probably asking yourself if you really need an iPad. YOU probably don’t, and that’s the point.
iPad Stencil →
I’m just as anxious as anyone else to start designing for the iPad. I always have to start with paper. I put together a stencil that is based on actual scale. If you can get some use out of it feel free to download [updated].
And yes, we’re already playing around with iPad app ideas at Overcommitted
Update: I’ve updated the stencil to be closer to actual screen size. Thanks to...
“In many ways this defines our vision… our sense, on what’s next.”
– Jonathan Ive
“You cannot not communicate. Every behaviour is a kind of communication. Because...”
– Paul Watzlawick’s First Axiom of Communication
Helping hand for Haiti →
We’ve decided as a team at Overcommitted to donate 100% of the profits from our apps until the end of the month towards helping Haiti. There are lots of ways to help out, consider donating if you haven’t yet.
“Self-consciousness is the enemy of interestingness.”
– Malcolm Gladwell
“Look carefully at the closest associations in your life, for that is the...”
– Kevin Eikenberry
“Aren’t you oversimplifying this?
Yes. That’s the whole point.”
– Steve Krug
December 2009
2 posts
Author William Poundstone Dissects the Marketing... →
Fascinating article looking at the design of the restaurant menu.
Ballpoint Pen Drawing Tutorials →
I personally hate sketching with a ballpoint pen but Spencer’s amazing video makes me reconsider.
November 2009
7 posts
15 Things Worth Knowing About Coffee - The Oatmeal →
An educational, illustrated guide. (via SimpleBits)
Choose your customers, choose your future →
“If you set your goals ridiculously high and it’s a failure, you will fail above...”
– James Cameron, director of Terminator and Titanic
Interface Design Tip: Sketch something new.
Want to stretch your interface design skills? Try sketching something you normally wouldn’t. Instead of thumbnailing a wireframe take a shot at drawing your favorite animation character. Not into animation? Sketch some aspect of anatomy, or perhaps a technical illustration.
Once you’re done look it over. What works and what doesn’t. Compare it to a pro’s version of...
A Story Before Bed →
Great idea, allows Parents and Grandparents to record a video of them reading a bedtime story as the child goes through the book online. Clear concise design.
October 2009
5 posts
“In my experience, the thing that has the most significant impact on a movie’s...”
– Brad Bird