This collection of tips was transcribed from a seminar given in Seattle by Edward Tufte. He attributes these tips to another author (but I can’t remember who it was).
plan 59
Plan 59 – The Museum of Midcentury Illustration
Love the FOOD-O-MAT , 1959 | Acme Market, Nottingham Plaza, Syracuse, N.Y.
familywatchdog.us
Wowsa. This link (via boingboing) really made my head spin: Family Watchdog is a site that displays the names, home addresses, mugshots and other data for convicted sex offenders near any given geographical location in the US.
(Thanks Josh!)
chimp chums
I *looooove* these chimp chums!
creativity that goes deep
Interesting article focussing on the differences between how traditional businesses operate versus design-oriented businesses: Creativity that goes deep
(via noun, via design*notes)
quote | oliver wendell holmes
To reach a port we must sail, sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it. But we must not drift or lie at anchor.
– Oliver Wendell Holmes
i like “i like”
A blog that always has a good find and I keep going back to regularly is “I like”. Hello Scotland!
I like “I like“.
plug’n’pray
Getting converted has never been that easy. Plug’n’play.
(via coudal)
portable lapboard
This portable lap desk is a must-have for the executive toddler, with a hardwood lid that makes an excellent surface for coloring or writing. Open the leather snap closure and raise the lid to find a chalkboard on the back for more drawing fun, plus ample storage for the included chalk and eraser, as well as other art supplies!
Cool! I think I want one for myself!
Portable Lapboard, available at egiggle.
photoshop tutorials
vladstudio.com (paperclipping’s favourite)
(via paperclipping)
draft craft manifesto
I agree with Ulla-Maria in her Draft Craft Manifesto:
2. The things that people have made themselves have magic powers. They have hidden meanings that other people can’t see.
grocery bag UFO
Erin Johnson is a recent graduate of the fibre program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She created this magnificent helium and plastic bag sculpture called “I Love You to Death” which she set loose on unsuspecting downtown Chicago. Simple and effervescent, I wish I had seen it in person.
I agree with Tsia, who originally posted this, I would have loved to see this in person.
(via supernaturale)
google marketing
Google’s 7 Marketing Principles
– Results must be trackable.
– Promote trial.
– Let others speak for you.
– Data. Not Hype.
– You’re smart. And your time matters.
– We’re serious. Except while we’re not.
– Big ideas move us.
Google’s 7 Marketing Principles (The unofficial Google weblog)
(via fosfor.se)
fosfor.se
If you haven’t seen fosfor.se yet, make sure to pay a visit. Lots of great webfinds assembled by swedish Mikael Svärdh.
qoop minibooks
QOOP Minibooks are now available! They do look great, I must say… I’ll give it a try!
before & after | how to design cool stuff
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hmtl newsletters best practices
Anyone have some good links regarding best practices for HMTL Newsletters? I’ve been put on an exciting e-newsletter redesign project and just started my research. Know some good links to e-newsletter resources/best practices sites? Have you just recently provided a company with a template/system/workflow for e-newsletters and have some insights you’d like to share? If you don’t feel comfortable posting information as a comment, you can also email me directly.
swiss made | die schweizer macher
Max Bodmer and Moritz Fischer, the leading characters in this ironic, satirical comedy dealing with becoming – and living as – a Swiss citizen, are members of the Cantonal Police entrusted with the delicate task of examining foreigners who are candidates for Swiss citizenship. Different people have their own experiences when confronted with the various methods that can be employed in an investigation of this kind. All are fictitious. However any resemblance to actual situations cannot entirely be ruled out…
The most successful Swiss film ever – over 1 million viewers in Switzerland! (Considering there are only 7mio swiss, that’s a big success!)
I can’t believe I still havent seen this classic: Die Schweizer Macher
Available at swissmade, approx $19.20
web 2.0 workgroup
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