It seems like every day I see another batch of articles about the power of engagement, and the benefits of being permanently connected to the latest social networks, lifestreaming feeds, or Web 3.0 applications. There’s no denying that they can be wonderful tools, but just because you can be constantly connected doesn’t mean that you […]
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Earlier this week, I wrote about how being silent can help you stand out from the crowd. But silence is more than just another way of attracting attention. It is also a way of rediscovering what is really important and reconnecting with the source of our creativity.
My favorite formulation of the […]
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This past Saturday, I was killing a little time by watching Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer. It was predictably cheesy, with the main characters as barely-held-together comic book stereotypes. But what struck me most was the character of the Silver Surfer himself. He only speaks a couple of times […]
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Besides being a web designer, in my spare time I also work on writing novels. While they’re not Stephen King, actually going through the process has taught me a bit about what it takes to write a successful novel. What I realized the other day, though, is that writing a novel is […]
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Since my previous post on 6 Web Design Tips from Leonardo Da Vinci was so popular, I decided to follow it up with another one, this time from Michelangelo. I’m considering making these posts into a regular feature. Let me know what you think!
1. Start young and study hard
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This is a guest post from Jarkko Laine, who is Insanely Interested in Everything.
I read all the time. It helps me learn new things, become a better writer, entertain myself.
But most importantly, reading feeds my creativity.
A week ago, I had no idea that creative reading is an official term. And […]
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3 Ways to Become More Productive by Drawing on Your Inner Artist
When most people talk about productivity, they speak of lists and priorities and contexts, but I’ve rarely heard anyone mention the possibilities of drawing. “Drawing?” you might be thinking, “I’ve got serious work to do here.” I completely understand. It seems like everyone is […]
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Once upon a time, it was thought that having a familiarity with good fiction was an important part of being a well rounded individual. But many people now seem to deride this cultural literacy as unnecessary and irrelevant to the “practical” affairs of business and commerce. I think, though, that there are […]
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Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire artists, scientists and others. Here are six things we can learn from him about web design.
1. Be curious
One of the most remarkable things about Leonardo is his insatiable curiosity. Besides being a master painter, here […]
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This is an excellent interview with Mark Boulton.
My favorite part…
What education gives you is time and a different kind of pressure. In industry, the pressures are from the client, the market and making a profit. Design is a business, and as such, it’s difficult to remove yourself form those pressures to give you the space […]
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