December 2011
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Design Driven Software
I have been working as a designer with web development since 1996, and over the last decade I observed a trend with software companies that abandoned traditional media and eventually design based branding altogether. Google being the front runner.
Part of it makes sense, why advertise on outdated and overpriced platforms, when you can make your own?
I think this trend was fueled and...
November 2011
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“@stoweboyd: Square, the mobile-payments start-up, offers a new customer loyalty...”
– November 21, 2011 at 06:24AM via http://bit.ly/s91MEP (via stoweboyd)
follow the link, this has tremendous potential. (Not to mention, replacing the solid inch of rewards cards in my wallet is a priority.)
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October 2011
12 posts
“The cloud is not just about flexibility of access to compute power and storage...”
– J P Rangaswami, Thinking about change (via stoweboyd)
“Across the board Google and Android is taking design a lot more seriously,”...”
– Exclusive: Matias Duarte on the philosophy of Android, and an in-depth look at Ice Cream Sandwich | This is my next… - I like airport toilet signage. It’s good signage. Mocking good things doesn’t inspire confidence in your taste. (via iamdanw)
“Wiredoo’s logo is pretty bad, hope their search code is better.”
– Jeff from the comments on MC Hammer’s New Venture
Poignant example of why your imagery matters.
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“To My Only Love” an improvisational inspirational...
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WatchPresenting the short video Meaning Creative produced for concert pianist and composer Robert Hatvani to promote his fundraiser.
It has been 5 days and Robert is at almost 10% there with only 9 people giving! For a mere $25 bucks you can pre-order 3 limited edition CDS! (Possibly for holiday gifts)
http://www.indiegogo.com/Clear-Skies
Shot at Mixhouse Studios, Boise Idaho
By Eric Scott Morrison...
If you love typography follow my font tumblr →
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September 2011
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August 2011
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“Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask creative people how they did...”
– Steve Jobs (via putorti)
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“The items, mostly copies of luxury objects, inside the little shop in downtown...”
– Chinatown Funeral Goods Bring Copyright-Infringement Arrest - NYTimes.com (via publicknowledge)
June 2011
11 posts
".brands" approach with Internet name shake-up →
infoneer-pulse:
Brand owners will soon be able to operate their own parts of the Web — such as .apple, .coke or .marlboro — if the biggest shake-up yet in how Internet domains are awarded is approved.
After years of preparation and wrangling, ICANN, the body that coordinates Internet names, is expected to approve the move at a special board meeting in Singapore on Monday.
» via Yahoo! News
Kickstarter: Shortening the Maximum Project Length →
kickstarter:
Over our first two years, the projects that have given themselves the most amount of time to reach their funding goal have actually done it less often than any other projects on Kickstarter. The overall success rate is 44%, but for 90 day projects (our max) it’s 24%.
We can’t say for certain why… continued
WatchLearn about Meaning Creative
“The third benefit of shorter hours is the time itself. As a growing movement of...”
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COUNTER-INTUITION 101: WHY RECENT BAD ECONOMIC NEWS MEANS IT’S TIME FOR WORKING LESS
“Austerity economics says we can’t afford to work less. A serious reading of our economic history suggests we can’t afford not to.”
Apple Moves To The Cloud →
Steve Jobs admits that syncing data between all the devices he sells you is driving people crazy, so Apple wants you to pay to have your data stored on it’s servers.
I think this makes a lot of sense. However, Apple is going to have to start creating more trust. A company that sells me the latest and greatest at a premium and then discounts it 30 days later is not who I want to trust with...
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May 2011
16 posts
“There’s a point at which new product development can destroy more value than it...”
– Over-Branding Kills Profits And Scares Off Consumers | Co.Design (via meganwest)
Yes. (via awesomejuice)
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"Eyes for your Eyes deux" (part 2)
Summary:
In my last post I talked about my ideas for tomorow’s software development.
I did not talk about programming languages, I talked about devices, plugins, and visualizations that are changing the face of software. I also made the challenge to developers to set high standards, to use open development, and to recognize the value of your IP.
While my post had favorable response and a...
Meaning Creative principle Esau Kessler's Bio →
This is neat: Huesound →
link roundup:
Check out City Of Boise’s Art&History page (@BoiArtAndHist)
“Eyes For Your Eyes” Esau Kessler’s thoughts as a creative generalist on software development
Inventibles
“cinemagraphs” an advertising standard for the future?
QR Codes made easy…really easy.
Must see video: Neuro interfaced ears
Introducing: boise.neighborhoodr.com
Radio Boise
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