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Mikey and Sawyer discuss a small handful of iPods, what they meant in their lives, why certain models were chosen over others, and what the iPod meant in the 2000s before ubiquitous internet music streaming. Links Daring Fireball: The iPod Juggernaut iPod Photo iPod video Basic iPod earbuds Steve Jobs says it again: no video…
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Mike Montiero: But while someone can certainly make the case that an AK-47, or any other kind of gun or rifle is designed, nothing whose primary purpose is to take away life can be said to be designed well. And that attempting to separate an object from its function in order to appreciate it for purely aesthetic reasons,…
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Consider this a starter pack. Episode 93: Revolving Doors The story goes like this: Theophilus Van Kannel hated chivalry. There was nothing he despised more than trying to walk in or out of a building, and locking horns with other men in a game of “oh you first, I insist.” But most of all, Theophilus Van Kannel hated…
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I’m fascinated with the layout of Men’s Health and other periodicals like it. They may be loud and gauche and not exactly “timeless,” but the design isn’t meant to act like a coffee table book in a white minimalist fantasy. If design is how it works, then Men’s Health is going for a very specific kind of…
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I used to use footnotes in my blog writing, but I stopped pretty quickly once I found out how much it annoyed readers. I also design layouts for a living, and footnotes are pretty much the bane of my existence. I would never wish it upon my worst enemy. Seems like the vitriol is spreading.…
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Loved the single-page on snoring. It’s an infographic that handles cliches in a way that made me smile. As a snorer myself, I’m a sucker for any advice or remedies people have. Unfortunately, most of it’s total snake oil. I’ve un-blurred enough of the text on this page to show how a poor colour choice…
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Clever “yes” in the background (it’s actually much easier to see when everything is blurred). I did think “hey, this is clever” more than “hey, this helped me understand the point of the text”, though. It’s pretty tough to photograph a table and light and try to make it attractive. It takes up a ton…
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This is stable advice. It doesn’t matter what industry you work in. It doesn’t matter what you do. It doesn’t matter if you’re in grade 1 or teaching grade 1. You have to keep learning. You have to keep adapting. You have to always move forward. Technology will advance. Your competitors will advance. Industries that…
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It’s March, 2013. Here’s what I use to get stuff done.Computer: Acer S7 Since November 2012 I purchased the S7 last November, switching to Windows 8 after 7 straight years of Mac use. I was ready to try something new, and the S7 is the perfect mix of lightweight portability, touch-friendliness, and horsepower. It never…
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