Linkbag of Stuff That Works

Jun. 3, 2008 in design, linkage, podcasts, process

Ryan Singer at RailsConf

The most enthusiastic, positive, funny web-guy I know was interviewed at RailsConf about the being a designer who can write code, and “touching the magic wand”, which isn’t nearly as pornographic as it sounds. Have a listen.

And…

Must. Blog. This.

Apr. 18, 2008 in blog, linkage

A discussion (in German) the other day in the foyer of Sinnerschrader (translated into English for my readers).

Blogger 1: You wouldn’t believe what just happened! I’ve got to blog it right now!

Blogger 2: Nice thought, but I was there too, thank you very…

Linkbag of Tools

Feb. 9, 2008 in linkage, tools

In general I tend to have about three standard tools open all day, and don’t often fool around with the millions of ultra-focussed apps out there which only do one specific thing. But in the last week or two, a…

Linkbag of Listening to Learn

Dec. 20, 2007 in design, linkage, podcasts, process

I’ve read Andy Rutledge’s blog as long as it’s been around, and his articles have never failed to be opinionated, structured, intelligent and useful. Now he’s got a podcast called The Design View Show and I can wholeheartedly recommend it for…

Linkbag of Constant Noise

Nov. 29, 2007 in linkage, net life, tools

Although Noam Cohen doesn’t seem to understand how Tumblr and Twitter differ, he’s written an interesting article for the New York Times about the social effects of being constantly, but lightly, in touch with hundreds. And he quotes all—round smart Aussie…

Link Bag of Squishy Bits

Oct. 6, 2007 in design, linkage

Where were these illustrations when I was in Uni? I would’ve so overused them to make disturbing, if completely irrelevant, posters or something.

Link Bag of Suck

Oct. 5, 2007 in linkage, music, net life

Brad Sucks — a somewhat Beck-like musician we used to play on our now defunct podcast and who does in fact not suck at all — is going full Web 2.0 with his new album. You (yes you!) can send…

Link Bag of Brevity

Sep. 13, 2007 in design, linkage

A Brief Message is something like a blog, featuring design opinions is 200 words or less. Fitting a site with such a mission, it’s design is beautifully clear and minimal and it simply reeks of simple. By Khoi Vinh and Liz Danzico.

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Link Bag of Art

Sep. 10, 2007 in art, linkage

Pixel-inspired art, turned analogue and taken to the streets. Post-it art. [via disambiguity]