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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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