Findings 3.16.09

If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you probably noticed my absence in February. Work has been rather busy. I’m back to a somewhat regular posting schedule for the time being.

8164 (my stuff)

• Browser History – It bothers me when web sites clear my browser history.
• Microsoft 2019 – The new Microsoft video showcasing their vision for future computing is quite impressive. I feel the GUI should be adopted today.
• Bokeh Your Web – It’s important to make a distinction between decoration and design when it comes to building a web site.

From Elsewhere

• Review: WhatTheFont for iPhone – Sander wrote a detailed review of one of my favorite iPhone apps. Great for searching for a type.
• Dieter Rams 10 rules on design – Good rules by one of the most influential designers of our time.
• Aqua Interface – Oldie but a good read. Initial feedbacks on the Aqua interface.
• HTML 5: contentEditable – I’m glad HTML5 will be supporting this feature finally. IE has had it for a while.
• The H1 Debate – Honestly, I haven’t made up my mind.

Useful Online Tools

• Handwriting Fonts – Converts your handwriting to fonts.
• Color Scheme Designer – HTML/CSS based color picker. This one is quite impressive.

My Twitter Favorites

I’ve been using Twitter (@jzy) a lot more when I didn’t have time to blog. I’m slowly getting addicted. Here are some of my favorite people on Twitter.

• @badbanana – One of the funniest.
• @darthvader – Lord Vader often comes off as a grumpy IT manager, when he’s not Force Choking.
• @ajaoverflow – Aja’s design related links are as unique as her blog.
• @JamesDeAngelis – Every design link James posts is high quality.
• @Borat – fake or not, it’s very NIIIICE

Vid of the Week

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  Mardi Gras(in tilt-shift) from Keith Loutit on Vimeo.