Archive posts: March, 2009

Why I need to write a book called metrics for designers

Posted: March 22nd, 2009 at 10:08pm

I will not be the first to comment on Doug Bowman's post about his departure from Google, nor will i likely be the last. But the fact that so many of us feel inclined to say something regarding his experience with his now former employer, makes me question and at the same time acknowledge that perhaps the are many Google's out there. When i first read his post, I was...

Brand, blogs, typography and the irony of change

Posted: March 18th, 2009 at 2:53pm

My blog has been up for the better part of a year now. I was extremely happy when i finished designing it as i felt the design was suitable to not only my design aesthetic, but also it was something that would age gracefully. Like all my websites previous to this one ( currently on version 4 of designloom.) I had always utilized some form of natural/organic component to the look and feel. In previous versions, i had used leaves flowers and...

Things that fill ones soul

Posted: March 13th, 2009 at 12:33am

Life can be somewhat full of trivial nonsense. Things that while fun and exciting sometimes don't necessarily have the most substance in the world. And for the most part these little things, make us happy sometimes, and there's nothing bad about that. However every once in a awhile something as simple as meeting someone, can be.... well.... totally worth it. This past month i have had some random

Managing visual expecations

Posted: March 2nd, 2009 at 9:25pm

Understanding the disconnect of design across everyday experiences. It has taken me the better part of 3 months to digest my GRE experience. The Graduate Record Examination is a standardized test used to evaluate possible candidates who are seeking a graduate degree. I am one...