21st
April
2004
“Quite often I receive emails inquiring about various Flash pieces Iíve created, and the one that has attracted the most attention (and requests for source code) is the dynamic, cross-fading image loader used on The 2003 PGA Championship. After recently revisiting the source, and completely overhauling it for a probono project I was asked to contribute to, I thought now would be a good time to distribute the source as a free download.”
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21st
April
2004
“Welcome to the IA Library. The IA Library is a selection of resources related to the field of information architecture. The collection includes articles, books, blogs, and more.”
posted in Information architecture | Permalink |
21st
April
2004
“The latest issue of Design Link (from Herman Miller) is out and among its snippets is this blurb for some interesting research from the Design Council in the UK: The Impact of Design on Stock Market Performance: ‘A recent study in Great Britain has shown a direct relation between design and business success. The Design Council, an organization funded by the UK Department of Trade and Industry, released research findings this month.’”
posted in Business of design | Permalink |
21st
April
2004
“The 1040 tax form is so deeply woven into the American psyche, especially this time of year, that it seems as inevitable and immutable as Mount Rushmore. Since 1977, the last time it was completely redesigned, the 1040 has been tweaked only to accommodate new federal laws. Through five presidencies, those changes have piled up, creating a maze of frustration for millions as they struggle to meet today’s filing deadline. To ease that frustration, the 1040 could use a complete makeover, and that is exactly what the Journal Sentinel asked of Karen A. Schriver. She is an internationally known expert in the presentation of information.”
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