"Recently, in our industry, I’ve noticed a disturbing increase of the term ‘Visual Design’."
I couldn’t disagree more. I’ve known a lot of extremely talented artists that can make something look amazing, much more so than I can. But they couldn’t tell you why a user would click on a link any more than they can explain why their design touches you in such a meaningful way. Most of the artists I know are aware of their talent but they can’t really explain why it works. Someone who can figure out what to build, why they should build it, and how it should be built could still have the need for a talented artist to apply their design which is visual-only. It’s another step in the process.
Put another way, my iPhone isn’t lovely because Jonathan Ive is an extraordinary designer. It’s lovely because Apple employs extraordinary designers, extraordinary engineers, extraordinary software engineers, extraordinary graphic designers, extraordinary project managers, and extraordinary product visionaries. The design is but one aspect of the user experience. All of them combined are what make a design.
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(Source: markboulton.co.uk, via timoni)
How to Email as Many Photos as You Want from Your iPhone
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Doesn’t it seem obvious that this is a concession to the carriers?
For whatever reason, iOS does not seem to have any issue doing it this way yet won’t officially allow you to…
Amazing character illustrations by Stanley Chow.
Email from FedEx
FedEx cleared the air this morning:
Please be advised of the rate changes to your shipment dated 2011-07-20. FedEx has reviewed this shipment for correct pieces, weight, and service. Any changes made are reflected in the invoice amount.
The final rated amount of your shipment is $13.51 compared to the original rate quote of $13.51. Please consult the applicable FedEx Service Guide for details.
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I’m going to say I knew when I was seven. But I’d probably be lying.
I’m know I’m getting tired because that’s funny.
My son’s toys are cool. (Taken with instagram)
Google Plus Accepting Accounts Again (Sometimes)
It may not stay this way for long, we can’t say, but if you visit Google.com/plus right now you should be able to create an account on Google’s new social network if you haven’t yet. I just…
Grabbed my buddy some Mickey’s for his 40th. (Taken with instagram)
Love in the time of hockey.
Current Status (Taken with instagram)
Dr. Nick’s window to weight gain. (Taken with Instagram at Whole Foods Market)
Inadvertently Helping Apple
GigaOm discusses the state of licensing in the music industry, which is an utter joke.
It is funny to me that Amazon and Google, in a rush to beat Apple to the cloud, pushed the record labels right into Apple’s arms because Apple was willing to play ball. Apple continues to tighten their grip as the de facto standard of music distribution and 2 companies most interested in dethroning them just stepped on their own necks by pissing off the industry that could help them.
