I recently discovered a great link in my design feeds, pointing me to the site I Love Typography, which is well on its way to becoming a great resource for designers and all those with an interest in type The most recent post, Who Shot the Serif?, is a tremendous introduction to the terminology used [...]
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Generalists can excel at both defining and solving problems but may require the assistance of specialists as they go deeper into execution. Specialists can excel in defining the problem especially when it falls within their area of expertise.
Logic+Emotion: Specialist or Generalist?
Beautifully said.
There are just under 700 panels submitted for the 2008 schedule of South by Southwest Interactive. One of them happens to be mine. If you know me, or follow this site on a regular basis, then you are aware how involved I am with Refresh Austin, and the passion with which I participate in its [...]
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As I noted in Part One of this series, it is important to have regular meeting times. These formal gatherings ensure that people can plan ahead and raises anticipation and participation. Informal meetups on the other hand, add a spontaneous element and ensure that people form stronger bonds within the group or capitalize on exciting [...]
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PPK has written Getting rid of the semi-professionals, another thoughtful post about our industry that is a must-read for any Web Development professional. If, after reading the piece you are a bit angry, take a minute to think about why – are you pissed because you feel he is being unfair to standards-activists or because [...]
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I have become more and more practical over the last several years. While I wish I could pin it on a single event, or set of events, I don’t think it’s that simple. So, I sit here and try to plan ways to not be so boxed-in by the “right” decisions, when I should really [...]
We all need to geek-out, and let’s face it, friends and family don’t get it, or just aren’t as interested in the latest bit of technology breakthroughs as we are. Of course, you are likely involved in at least one form of online social network; Facebook, MySpace, an e-mail list or IRC can provide the [...]
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