30 Websites to follow if you’re into Web Development

May 21st, 2008 by Jacob Gube

I’ve made it a goal to learn at least one useful thing each day so that I can stay sharp and well-versed on the topic of web development and design. To that end, here’s some of the websites I keep track of to find new techniques, resources, and news about building websites.

Most of these sites are updated frequently, so there’s never a lack of new content that fills up my Google Reader.

Because the role of the web developer is ever-expanding, I’ve also included a variety of sites that covers fields relating to web development - such information architecture, user interaction, and web/graphics design.

1. NETTUTS

2. woork

3. Web Designer Wall

4. Smashing Magazine

5. Vitamin

6. Wake Up Later

7. Snook.ca

8. Signal vs. Noise

9. adaptive path blog

10. Tutorial Blog

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Social Cause Design - The Girl Effect

After much effort by the Nike Foundation, run by Maria Eitel, and the UN Foundation the folks at Davos were pursued to have a plenary focused on how unlocking the potential of adolescent girls in all parts of the world could have tremendous social and economic impact.

The session was an interesting lesson in experience design. Conventionally Davos sessions go straight into introductions and statements by the panelists. This time two videos were shown that powerfully communicated the potential of this movement. Before one word had been said by the panelists the audience was engaged. This made a big difference to the energy in the room and the sense of momentum that came from the session. Once again it was an example of the power of storytelling to open up opportunities. I hope the folks at Davos take note and make more use of good storytelling to set the scene for future panels.

You can see the Girl Effect video here.

Tim Brown » 08 February 2009 » In social impact »

A conversation with artist Shepard Fairey

A conversation with artist Shepard Fairey in Art & Design on Monday, February 2, 2009

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Delighted when we heard that the arch manipulator was heading our way, his inaugral London exhibition ‘Nineteeneightyphoria’ didn’t disappoint. Alluding to the surveillance culture of Orwell’s 1984, Fairey brought large scale media installations and screen prints to Brick Lane’s StolenSpace gallery, all of which scrutinised and distorted the narrative of the modern American Dream.

Fairey’s exploration into the genres of graffiti, illustration, comic books and tattoo art has led to the creation of bold and captivating works that mix parody and protest. His unique style has led to collaborations with DJ Shadow and the poster art for the Johnny Cash biopic ‘Walk the Line.’

As well as his foray into Hollywood, Fairey has commanded kudos amongst fellow urban artists such as illustrious Banksy who is ‘absolutely positive that Fairey has made more reaches than any graffiti writer in history has done or ever will.’

Hina Aoyama - decoupage

je fais decoupage avec des petits ciseaux.
duree un mois au deux mois pour decoupe tableau de 1m sur 1m.
il y a album slide show de decoupage.click ici

Logos in need of intervention

Every day I encounter tons and tons of logos. It would be easy enough to vent about all the dreadful design out there. But most of the amateurish work out there is done by, well, amateurs. The real issue I have is with big, well-funded brands that should know better. I have picked out ten such logos (OK, 12) that are desperately in need of a redesign.
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New advertising campaign by T-Mobile

At 11 o'clock on Thursday 15 January around 350 people broke into a choreographed dance routine in London's Liverpool Street Station for the shooting of a new advertising campaign by T-Mobile.
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The Invisible Force Powering Today's Most Visible Green Brands

"Green" has gone mainstream, and for many companies caring for the environment is not just a philosophy, it's a marketing strategy. So how does a company that's genuinely committed to green principles differentiate itself from its greenwashing competitors?

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Brand expert Richard Seireeni interviewed over two dozen "ecopreneurs" from a broad range of industries - home improvement, transportation, household products, food and beverage, energy, real estate, finance, and fashion. The collective experience of leaders such as Gary Hirshberg of Stonyfield Farm, Jeffrey Hollender of Seventh Generation, and the grandsons of Dr. Bronner, as well as other green experts, are a rich source of wisdom for green businesses getting off the ground or for any business aiming to improve its environmental performance.

The result of these interviews is the discovery of "The Gort Cloud" - a term coined by the author that describes the vast and largely invisible network of NGOs, trendspotters, advocacy groups, social networks, business alliances, certifying organizations, and other members of the green community that have the power to make or break new green brands. Read more...