A great new book on the basics of design. I’ve had the pleasure of reading an advance copy and Mr. Kadavy’s sense of humor and deep understanding of how design actually happens makes for a great read. Add it to your wishlist: http://www.amazon.com/Design-Hackers-Reverse-Engineering-Beauty/dp/1119998956/
Month: May 2011
Standing at My Desk — Shawn Blanc
I’m going to have to read up on this idea of standing at your computer desk. Makes sense. http://shawnblanc.net/2011/05/standing-desk/
Obi-Wan Kenobi Is Dead, Vader Says
Brilliant. Even the ad at the top and the comments: http://www.galacticempiretimes.com/2011/05/09/galaxy/outer-rim/obi-wan-kenobi-is-killed.html
Einstein was right. Again.
Fantastical: Menu Bar Calendar for OSX
Well, this will give the “Linux only imitates Windows and Mac OS, it never has its own ideas” camp something to chew on: http://shawnblanc.net/2011/05/fantastical/ An almost identical functionality has been available by default on various Linux desktops for years.