May 2008

The Archives

• Process, Thoughts

  Innovation: Is it the product or the process that changes the game?

  05.15.08 | Permalink | 2 Comments

  Two posts came across the ol’ reader this week that both make convincing arguments for where innovation has to happen in order to continually propel an organization forward and ideally, force an industry to evolve.
  James Surowiecki writes about how Toyota has been so successful because of the way they infuse innovation into their process (Thanks, […]

• Design in the Wild, Gold Star, Interface, Mobile, Thoughts

  Design in the wild: IntelliScreen - finally, some idle screen customization for the iPhone

  05.14.08 | Permalink | Comment?

  Over at ModMyiPhone there’s a post about new software called IntelliScreen that allows you to load widgets onto your iPhone’s idle screen. While I’ve made it this far without jailbreaking my phone (and I can certainly make it another month), this brings to light a need that has until now gone suspiciously unmet in my […]

• Links

  EverydayUX links from May 13th

  05.14.08 | Permalink | Comment?

  Gallery of Grand Theft Auto 4 / New York City comparison shots - Boing Boing GadgetsPretty amazing.

  You don’t create a culture - (37signals)Amazin how it feels like almost no one gets this.

  3G Networks Reviewed: AT&T Is the FastestHooray! And this test was done in NYC. Just wait till all the new iPhone owners get on […]

• Thoughts

  Our cup runneth over with Web 2.0 goodness. How much can we drink, though?

  05.14.08 | Permalink | 2 Comments

  Sarah Perez over at ReadWriteWeb has a great piece detailing the abundance of [Lifestream/Twitter/MosSoSo/Social News/etc.] offerings out there.
  To me the most obvious cost to getting involved with a lot of these applications + services is the time it takes to properly evaluate them (and the opportunity cost of not having the time to […]

• Links

  Links for May 12th through May 13th

  05.13.08 | Permalink | Comment?

  So You Want to Be a UX Manager—Seriously? :: UXmattersExcellent article that highlights the importance of really analyzing whether or not you're someone who should be managing people.

  Historic Blockbuster Store Re-Creates Movie Rental Process | Laughing SquidHilarious (Thanks, Kevin)

  Schmap launches city guide web app for iPhone and iPod Touch - MobileCrunchNeat (free) city/travel guides for […]

• Signage

  Planners, eh?

  05.12.08 | Permalink | 1 Comment

  Wouldn’t you want your architect/planner’s building to have a little more… er… pizazz?

• Design in the Wild

  Design in the Wild: Take off your own darn tab!

  05.12.08 | Permalink | 2 Comments

  I received my new health insurance card and it came with a little tab along the side with instructions to remove (and discard) said tab. As far as I can tell, there’s no reason that this tab had to make the trip with my card. I know I’m being nitpicky here but it just seems […]

• Links

  Links for May 9th through May 12th

  05.12.08 | Permalink | Comment?

  Annals of Innovation: In the Air - The New YorkerGladwell + Innovation. Yes please.

  Eye-Fi’s Wi-Fi answers ‘Where was I?’ | Crave : The gadget blogNeat. I wonder how goos Skyhook's data is for this and for how long this will be the best way to get your photos geocoded.

  Nau Closes Up Shop on PSFKBummer.

  Spectra | […]

• Links

  Links for May 8th through May 9th

  05.09.08 | Permalink | Comment?

  Tips For Dealing With Information OverloadSome really good ones in here.

  Brightkite - Localized Social Networking | StartupSDNice overview piece explaining Brightkite.

  Rumor: .Mac relaunch to coincide with iPhone 2.0? - TUAWYes please. The over-the-air syncing goes without saying. Come on, Apple.

  Nokia’s iPhone gets a name, say hello to the iPerformer? - Engadget MobileI can't imagine its […]

• Links

  Links for May 7th through May 8th

  05.08.08 | Permalink | Comment?

  Is Flickr Worth $4-Billion? | Mark EvansWowza

  Zappos continues to redefine business/brand transparencyThey offer a public facing timeline of all their mentions on Twitter.

  iPhone Impact Study on PSFK

  iPhone’s breakthrough: touchscreen - Small SurfacesNice iPhone usability report.

  IPhone: NBC Streaming Full Episodes of 30 Rock and the Office to iPhones (for Free, No Ads!)Interesting. The post highlights the […]