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I am writing this the day
before the Apple Developers
conference. This is
significant only because the
geek world is in trembling
anticipation of the next
generation iPhone.
It is expected to have the
faster 3G system and build-in
GPS, and perhaps enable
users to fly.
before the Apple Developers
conference. This is
significant only because the
geek world is in trembling
anticipation of the next
generation iPhone.
It is expected to have the
faster 3G system and build-in
GPS, and perhaps enable
users to fly.
Perhaps that is an overstatement, but expectations are very high, merely because
Steve jobs is announcing...something.
People love these events because of the terrific design concepts that may be
revealed. Let's face it, from a design standpoint the the consumer's mind, Apple does
no wrong.
They are so right, in fact, that designers the world over spend hours creating designs
that they wish Apple would make. These examples are from a Japanese site - Isamu
Sanada.
A recent study indicated that when people were shown the Apple logo, they were
more creative immediately afterwards than being shown other brands, like IBM.
Why? Perhaps it is just the mindset formed from our expectations. It does indicate
that when we think about creativity, we also become creative.
Steve jobs is announcing...something.
People love these events because of the terrific design concepts that may be
revealed. Let's face it, from a design standpoint the the consumer's mind, Apple does
no wrong.
They are so right, in fact, that designers the world over spend hours creating designs
that they wish Apple would make. These examples are from a Japanese site - Isamu
Sanada.
A recent study indicated that when people were shown the Apple logo, they were
more creative immediately afterwards than being shown other brands, like IBM.
Why? Perhaps it is just the mindset formed from our expectations. It does indicate
that when we think about creativity, we also become creative.
Firefox has many terrific features
including a built-in spell check that is
active right on the web page your are
typing on.
Hitting ALT + F allows you to search
for any word or phrase on a site. I
cannot tell you how much time this
saves, especially on a site that has a
mile of text scrolling.
Firefox users know that the
open-source add-ons is what make
the browser powerful. A recent one,
explained in the video link above is
called TabMix. This opens rows of
tabs within your window, giving you
instant, no-scroll access to all your
windows at once.
including a built-in spell check that is
active right on the web page your are
typing on.
Hitting ALT + F allows you to search
for any word or phrase on a site. I
cannot tell you how much time this
saves, especially on a site that has a
mile of text scrolling.
Firefox users know that the
open-source add-ons is what make
the browser powerful. A recent one,
explained in the video link above is
called TabMix. This opens rows of
tabs within your window, giving you
instant, no-scroll access to all your
windows at once.
If you are like me, and like to research subjects on a regular
basis, you probably use NetVibes. The latest version allows
you to choose from thousands of RSS feeds by browsing
categories and adding them using drop-and-drag Ajax
technology. Search for Design or Videogames and stop
searching, just read what appears in your browser.
basis, you probably use NetVibes. The latest version allows
you to choose from thousands of RSS feeds by browsing
categories and adding them using drop-and-drag Ajax
technology. Search for Design or Videogames and stop
searching, just read what appears in your browser.
You're rich and want a really cool car. The problem is
that there are not many really cool cars out there now.
The classic vehicles made decades ago look great, but
lack today's performance and safety features.
That's why Veight (great name) in England takes the
chassis of great sports cars of the past and updates
them. For example, the Jensen Interceptor (another
fabulous name!) from around 1970 now has a new
Corvette engine and updated transmission, and modern
brakes. On top of all that, it still have real design
personality.
I'm surprised that this has not occurred sooner to car
enthusiasts. Hopefully, this will either get people to
recycle beautiful cars, or else get some decent
affordable designs back on the marketplace.
Car sales are terrible. What if something got great
mileage and looked good?
that there are not many really cool cars out there now.
The classic vehicles made decades ago look great, but
lack today's performance and safety features.
That's why Veight (great name) in England takes the
chassis of great sports cars of the past and updates
them. For example, the Jensen Interceptor (another
fabulous name!) from around 1970 now has a new
Corvette engine and updated transmission, and modern
brakes. On top of all that, it still have real design
personality.
I'm surprised that this has not occurred sooner to car
enthusiasts. Hopefully, this will either get people to
recycle beautiful cars, or else get some decent
affordable designs back on the marketplace.
Car sales are terrible. What if something got great
mileage and looked good?