Category Archives: design
Sample uses of WordPress’s Twenty Ten theme
I love Twenty Ten. (Really, it’s what I was thankful for this Thanksgiving). The theme’s structure, typography and general functionality make my mouth water. It’s more than “just another WordPress theme.” The best part: It’s so damn versatile. With just … Continue reading
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Forbes Update: Re-Imagining a Magazine as Digital Media Marches On. A very thorough look at how Forbes is radically rethinking its print product through the lens of the web (with screenshots on page 2).
Spot.us 3.0: Redesign is out in the wild
Last month I promised that the Spot.us redesign would rock your world. Feeling rocked yet? We soft launched the new design and have been QA testing this week. Now we’re proud to announce it to the world. As always, the … Continue reading
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Spot.us redesign is going to rock your world
It’s been a year since we launched v 2.0 of Spot.us. Now, a year, later, here I am working with David Cohn and Erik Sundelof on a whole new and improved design. And it’s going blow your mind (but maybe … Continue reading
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Design trends in the Google Chrome app store
My latest 10,000 Words post outlines the latest news design trends in the Google Chrome app store, many of which I believe could be pointing at a future of news design. Notably, I point to: Grid layouts Keyboard shortcuts Full … Continue reading
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Shout out of the night: Nacin
This afternoon I did a terrible, terrible thing. I upgraded to WordPress 3.0.2 without backing up anything. There were two key things I did not realize. Which totally screwed me over: When editing your child themes in wp-admin (not via … Continue reading
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I may have found my calling (someday)
Today while browsing GOOD Magazine, my attention was immediately captured by an ad for the Maryland Institute College of Art: Yes, that’s right. A Master’s in Social Design program. This is the first time a master’s program has intrigued me … Continue reading
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A tip for capturing your design ideas quickly
One of my new favorite discoveries is a set of printable sketch sheets that I now keep at my desk and in my purse so I can randomly start sketching ideas if they come to me. I’ve been using the … Continue reading
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I’ll be blogging for 10,000 Words!
I know everyone raves about how amazing Twitter is for building connections within your niche. If you’re reading this post on my blog, you probably have already experienced it firsthand and probably only know me through our niche on Twitter. … Continue reading
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BCNI Notes: Design Roundtable “News Sites Still Suck”
Yes, this post is a bit delayed, but now that I’m on a flight home to Cali, I finally have a moment to finish it. My BCNI experience finished with a bang thanks to Major Highfield‘s roundtable discussion on news … Continue reading
Posted in design, journalism | Tagged bcniphilly, clusterfuck design, design, major highfield, news design, toronto star | 11 Comments
Mustang Daily summer web goals
Before my tenure with the Mustang Daily is over, I want to work with the future online editor and developer (whom we’ll be hiring in the upcoming weeks) to acheive the following goals, most of which are relatively simple: Develop … Continue reading
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Make your résumé reflect your talent… visually
If you know a thing or two about graphic/web design, make your résumé mirror your knowledge. When a “new media” journalist has a résumé made off a Microsoft Word template, it shows nothing about the creativity that person has. I … Continue reading
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Update: Chicago Tribune redesigns, drops "Trib" rumor
The big Chicago Tribune redesign has been released and, not surprisingly, it’s not the version that was heavily circulated around the Web that featured the title “Trib.” Here are a few before and afters: A prototype that surfaced the web … Continue reading
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Online social networking shaping real-life social gatherings
Who is going to be tagged in your wedding album on Facebook? As Gen Y gets older, more real-life events are increasingly centered around the online product. I recently went to the wedding of my boyfriend’s high school friends and … Continue reading
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Papers should look like the Internet
The new possible new design When a potential version of the Chicago Tribune’s redesign starting trickling its way through the Web, I fell in love. Although I’m known as a Web enthusiast, I’m also a sucker for great design — … Continue reading
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