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17th December 2001

The corporate culture of Ogilvy & Mather

“We are opposed to management by intimidation. We abhor ruthlessness. We like people with gentle manners. We see no conflict between adherence to high professional standards in our work and human kindness in our dealings with each other.” More about David Ogilvy.

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17th December 2001

app-art.org

“software art is the name given to an emerging medium of artwork, an offshoot from the web-centric work of net.art. artists are increasingly expressing themselves using code to produce executable applications. this web site aims to feature interesting and diverse examples of app.art by providing links, discussion and speculation on this new and exciting form of communication.”

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17th December 2001

Notable Graphic Designers and their Accomplishments

“…read about some of the most recognized leaders in the graphic design industry that have helped shape the design industry into what it is today. You may be surprised to read how some of these designers were early adapters of technology based design and realized the importance of understanding and trying to integrate different forms of technology into their work. It’s even more interesting to see that some of those that were not early adapters of emerging internet technologies are not only being forced to recognize, understand and incorporate certain technologies into their own work, but it’s these same designers now being called upon to do work for and often create the identities of emerging technology based companies.”

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17th December 2001

app-art.org

“software art is the name given to an emerging medium of artwork, an offshoot from the web-centric work of net.art. artists are increasingly expressing themselves using code to produce executable applications. this web site aims to feature interesting and diverse examples of app.art by providing links, discussion and speculation on this new and exciting form of communication.”

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17th December 2001

Signs Language

“A collection of photos containing humorous, bizarre, and or confusing signs from around the world.”

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17th December 2001

NYPL: Style Guide

“This Style Guide for the Branch Libraries of the New York Public Library explains the markup and design requirements for all Branch Libraries web projects, along with various standards and best practices.”

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17th December 2001

Design Not Found

“Web sites never seem to work the way they’re supposed to… Unfortunately, most web site creators do a poor job of designing for when things go wrong. Contingency design is the solution; It is a combination of error messaging, instructive text, information architecture, programming, and graphic design that guides frustrated visitors. Design Not Found is 37signals’ attempt to expose this crucial, yet rarely discussed, facet of web site design.”

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