It's summer, and with summer comes the pain of having to stay in when it's so nice out. It doesn't really matter what your position is in design - if it's this kind of weather, the office is like a jail and wifi is like a ball and chain. Excuse the hyperbole - I imagine you can probably relate unless you hate nice weather. How do you get away from the screen and what do you do?
How do you navigate the internet? Do you use search or social to find what you're looking for?
"Something doesn't exist until it exists in two separate places at a minimum. Even better is to have it in three places."
How I finally managed to wrangle my email into submission.
A Q+A back and forth about UX Design
In and amongst all the discussion at and about Design Currency - now a week and a half ago - there is one talk that stands out for me. And it is not to do with the way it was said, or its value to business, or its philosophical implications, or its parallel struggles with marketing in the corporate decision making process...
Today, April 27, is World Graphics Day. Celebrated annually, it marks the anniversary of the founding of Icograda (International Council of Graphic Design Associations) in 1963 and a day to celebrate the profession of graphic design. I often reflect on the state of our industry on this day, and I must admit I'm feeling optimistic.
This year we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Today more than 190 countries representing more than 1 billion people participate in festivities and events that promote a healthy, sustainable environment. Earth Day got its start coincidentally around the same time as the development of the internet.
Since 1978 the Vancouver International Children’s Festival has captured the imagination of kids with an enchanting world of performing arts. For the past five years Smallbox has managed the Children's Festival website and we're pleased to announce the launch of its latest iteration.
This one day conference on technology and the online environment covered a lot of ground in 10 hours! A mix of keynotes, panel discussions and workshops, F5 offered Vancouver business managers and owners a review of current trends in online marketing.
