Browsing archives for June, 2009

Design feedback

Business,Design Inspirations 29 June 2009 | 1 Comment

After reading the “Feedback. The creative killer” article I came to 4 conclusions: When ignoring an experienced and talented designer, your organization will only waste more dollars “trying out” everyone’s ideas, testing what’s been tested, ad nauseum, etc.  As far as handling feedback, I don’t think it’s the designer’s responsibility to manage feedback process. Typically, [...]

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Is breaking the rules okay when a design calls for it?

Design Inspirations,Design Patterns,Usability 17 June 2009 | 1 Comment

This 10 web design rules that you can break article, made me realize that “Rules you should break” or “Standards you shouldn’t follow” articles appeal to everyone rebel side. Some of you guys may wonder what Jakob Nielsen would say to “Breaking the rules is okay when a design calls for it”. I think rules [...]

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Why smart people do dumb things: a lesson from the financial meltdown

Business,Social Media 10 June 2009 | 1 Comment

As we dealt and continue dealing with the fallout from so many executives making such terrible decisions, the simplest advice seems the most appropriate. Figure out what you care about and devote yourself to that purpose. Stay the course, even when your colleagues wander off course. And never forget that if something sounds too good [...]

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Today, June 5th, we all have a date with the planet

Environment 5 June 2009 | 0 Comments

The documentary “HOME” shows that, over the past few decades, the mankind has interfered with the balance established on the planet for the last four billion years. Furthermore, the mankind has only ten years left to reverse this situation. The World Environment Day celebrated on June 5th (today!) was chosen as the most symbolic date [...]

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Corporate Websites and Social Media

Business,Marketing,Social Media 3 June 2009 | 0 Comments

As the dynamics of the Web 2.0 continue to evolve, we will see more and more consumers not only expecting, but demanding, to interact with companies and products. Corporate websites can sometimes be less than compelling… Perhaps a shift will come where corporate websites will become the forum for interaction rather than outside social networking [...]

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