Not too long ago I remember the term Digital Native come up in a conversation. The words kinda stuck with me for a while and I began thinking about it on several occasions. So, of course I googled it to get a better overall understanding. According to Wikipedia, the term digital native was coined by [...]
Using Conventions in Web Design
One thing that has been on my mind recently is the differences in print and digital graphic design. I have began to deeply consider the area of usability when designing for the web. While I still don’t preform any sort of usability testing to my web designs, I have been looking into quick and inexpensive [...]
Web Experiences on the Family TV
I am always looking to subscribe to new video podcasts on design and technology. Mainly because I think they are a great medium to keep up on latest happenings and news. What I enjoy most is the DIY factor that many podcasts contain. Virtually anyone can produce a podcast from their home or studio and [...]
Empathic Listening
I remember writing one time in a room on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii. There was a soft breeze blowing, so I had opened two windows – one at the front and one at the side – to keep the room cool. I had a number of papers laid out, chapter by chapter, on [...]
Abstration and Modularization
As part of a class I am currently taking in Java programming, one of the chapters in our required reading begins by talking about the process of designing computer software. They use the analogy of several engineers designing a car in different parts of the world and the different levels of specialty and detail required [...]
SXSW without being there
Yes, I had some plans to go to SXSW this year. However, my plans fell through and it looks like I am going to be following the events, happenings and speakers from my home in New York. So, I am creating this list of resources for those of you who may be in similar situations. [...]
Evolving a Website
My experience as a freelance web designer has been that a person or company will come to me and say they need a website. The conversion between myself and the client begins to open doors and paint blue prints of solutions. I do enjoy this scenario because it allows me to work directly with the [...]
