Behind the Magic of Live Events
The house lights dim. The crowd hushes. Music swells from an unseen source as the curtains part to reveal an actress, in a trio of spotlights, swooping down from the stars...
6 Tips for Better Mobile Video
With the holidays upon us, there are plenty of opportunities for mom and dad to bust out their new tablet, phone or other mobile tech to capture the sights and sounds of the season. Although today’s devices make it easy to capture video, there’s no guarantee of “good” video. So here are some simple tips to transform you into the Spielberg of your family...
Beyond “HTML5,” Part 3: The Future of the Open Web
So far in this blog series we’ve explored the meaning of “HTML5” and the road to the Open Web, and we’ve reviewed Open Web technologies supported by today’s browsers. Now it’s time to look at some exciting Open Web features that will shape the web of tomorrow, and their current alternatives...
Beyond “HTML5,” Part 2: Open Web Technologies You Can Use Today
In part 1 of this series, we discussed some myths and misconceptions about HTML5 and proposed the term “Open Web technologies” as a more accurate alternative. Today we’ll explore some Open Web features that have widespread support in desktop and mobile browsers today...
Beyond “HTML5,” Part 1: The Present and Future of the Open Web
In April 2010, Apple CEO Steve Jobs wrote about his decision to ban Adobe’s Flash plugin from the iOS operating system. He voiced a number of concerns including battery life, performance, and touch incompatibility, but above all the closed, proprietary nature of Flash...
5 Things Your Video Editor Wants You to Know
When I entered this field 20 years ago, video editing employed a “destructive” process. There was no “undo” button. Once you made a cut, it was final. Today, digital editing has given us incredible flexibility to do, undo and redo. But you can’t always “fix it in post,” as they say. And even when you can, it’s likely to cost more than doing it right in the first place...
Infographic: 4 Types of Redesigns
When you think of a website redesign, what comes to mind? Is it a new look and feel only? Does it include updated functionality? What about backend updates? Where is the line between updating a site and starting over with a new one? Everyone seems to have their own definition.
5 Things Your Interactive Designer Wants You to Know
As an interactive designer, I work with clients everyday, sorting out the nitty gritty of how to present information on a page in order to sell a product or service. It’s a privilege to collaborate on client projects, and it’s rewarding. But sometimes designers are misunderstood, and we don’t always have the opportunity to explain why and how we do what we do. So if you’ve ever wondered what your designer was thinking, here are five possibilities..
5 Sources for Inspiring Interactive Design
Inspiration is a fickle beast. You never know when one unique sight or sound will touch off a spark of creativity. So when I’m starting a new interactive design project, I comb through these 5 sources of inspiration...
Coming Clean on the Creative Process
Some “unproductive” habits might be anything but. I have a habit of standing too long in the shower. Done washing, just standing there, zoned out. Mind blank. Accomplishing nothing. Not only am I wasting water, I’m making myself late for work. It’s a bad habit. Or is it? Turns out, it’s just one of the quirky (and seemingly unproductive) habits that might actually help my performance at work...
SlideShare: What is Responsive Design?
Think about how you typically consume information on the internet. PC? Tablet? Smartphone? TV?
Internet consumption is an essential part of our everyday life. But the devices we use to consume this content are multiplying and changing at a rapid pace. And these devices differ in screen size, resolution, and interface, to mention just a few variations. To give users access to this content via a variety of devices, we have to start making websites more flexible or responsive. By changing how we think about website design, we can maximize our audiences without having to rethink the wheel for every individual device. Our slideshare shows you how...
