Oct 13
It makes cute little instant photos! PHYSICAL photos. And it’s adorable like an overweight stormtrooper midget! WantwantwantwantWANT. [photojojo.com]

It makes cute little instant photos! PHYSICAL photos. And it’s adorable like an overweight stormtrooper midget! WantwantwantwantWANT. [photojojo.com]
Posted at 10:27pm

The Dyson Air Multiplier, a fan without blades. Apparently 15 times more efficient than the fans we’re used to. If you ask me, it’s MAGIC. See a video with some explanation at the Telegraph.

The Dyson Air Multiplier, a fan without blades. Apparently 15 times more efficient than the fans we’re used to. If you ask me, it’s MAGIC.

See a video with some explanation at the Telegraph.
Posted at 6:48pm

Facebook. By one of my awesomest friends, Joel Priddy

Facebook. By one of my awesomest friends, Joel Priddy
Posted at 12:43pm

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-10-11)

  1. Placebo (54) 
  2. OutKast (39) 
  3. Sam Cooke (25) 
  4. The Notwist (21) 
  5. Fleet Foxes (18) 

Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

Posted at 6:19am

Oct 12
louobedlam: The Berlin Reunion - The Big Picture - Boston.com The Germans have once again gone insane. Fortunately, this time they’re just making giant puppets, as opposed to trying to conquer the world.

louobedlam:

The Berlin Reunion - The Big Picture - Boston.com

The Germans have once again gone insane.

Fortunately, this time they’re just making giant puppets, as opposed to trying to conquer the world.
Posted at 10:24pm

“what I want out of a second monitor is color inconsistency. For Web work, it’s very helpful to have two monitors with two different color spaces; it’s a useful reminder that not everyone in the world is looking at a gorgeous iMac display.” Words of web design wisdom from Khoi Vinh on The Setup
Posted at 5:04pm

Grouse! The Web Directions South Wrap-up

For all you non-Aussies out there, “grouse” usually means either a bird with feathered feet, or “to complain” in British army slang, but in Australian slang it means “awesome!” No one seems to…

Posted at 3:20pm

superamit: therealjanelle: youngna just threw down the gauntlet big time BEAUTIFUL.

superamit:

therealjanelle:

youngna just threw down the gauntlet big time

BEAUTIFUL.
Posted at 2:03pm

kiel: juliasegal: Thank you Mordor! You’ve been a great audience… The original Sauron sound. This is what Photoshop is FOR.

kiel:

juliasegal:

Thank you Mordor! You’ve been a great audience…

The original Sauron sound.

This is what Photoshop is FOR.
Posted at 2:02pm

Oct 11

More, Better, Faster!

More presentations by Matt Balara.

Now that the audio’s available, here are the slides from my UX Australia presentation.

Any stack of paper can be printed with words…

Posted at 7:23pm

ambivalence: sarahcooley: soupsoup: gamefreaksnz: Flight 001 | GRID-IT GREY - Computer & Camera - Bags - Shop For Your Trip The Grid-It organization system is a unique weave of rubberized elastic bands made specifically to hold personal objects firmly in place. Designed to provide endless configurations of objects, digital devices and personal effects. Slim design and conveniently sized for your current laptop bag or travel case, you will save time on the go by easily finding what you need. Ideal for iPod, iPhone, BlackBerry and other digital devices. Features rear zippered pocket for additional storage. Smart. I don’t really *need* one of these, but I sure as hell *want* one, just because it’s so SMART.

ambivalence:

sarahcooley:

soupsoup:

gamefreaksnz:

Flight 001 | GRID-IT GREY - Computer & Camera - Bags - Shop For Your Trip

The Grid-It organization system is a unique weave of rubberized elastic bands made specifically to hold personal objects firmly in place. Designed to provide endless configurations of objects, digital devices and personal effects. Slim design and conveniently sized for your current laptop bag or travel case, you will save time on the go by easily finding what you need. Ideal for iPod, iPhone, BlackBerry and other digital devices. Features rear zippered pocket for additional storage.

Smart.

I don’t really *need* one of these, but I sure as hell *want* one, just because it’s so SMART.
Posted at 6:45pm

Oct 6
Yes, believe your eyes. It’s Mr. & Mrs. President, nude (except for the bow ties & top hats) riding a unicorn. And there’s more. [via]

Yes, believe your eyes. It’s Mr. & Mrs. President, nude (except for the bow ties & top hats) riding a unicorn. And there’s more. [via]
Posted at 5:20pm

Sketchnoting Oz IA

As I mentioned last week, Eric Scheid was generous enough to sponsor me to attend Oz IA to be the event’s sketchnoter. I enjoyed myself thoroughly, and will once again indulge my scribbler’s…

Posted at 10:43am

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-10-4)

  1. Cake (41) 
  2. Calexico & Iron & Wine (37) 
  3. The National (33) 
  4. Pixies (20) 
  5. Modest Mouse (10) 

Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

Posted at 3:16am

Oct 5
Considering all the Arial vs. Helvetica going around last week, this made me chortle. [via] And isn’t “chortle” a word you’d like to hear more often?

Considering all the Arial vs. Helvetica going around last week, this made me chortle. [via]

And isn’t “chortle” a word you’d like to hear more often?
Posted at 5:06pm