Posted in August 11, 2010 ¬ 5:03 pmh.xtine
I found this by surfing on Bobulate today. I plan to show it in class after the title plays to see how long it takes before students understand the concept of the short video. Without the title (a sure giveaway), I found myself getting sucked into the rhythm of the music and the even pacing [...]
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Posted in July 26, 2010 ¬ 3:05 pmh.xtine
If you’re interested in web design, user interface design, social media, or what it’s like to work for any type of design agency, you should read the interview with Jesse Thomas that Jolie O’Dell published on Mashable, “Inside the Mind of One of the Web’s Hottest Designers.” Thomas comes across sounding as you might expect [...]
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Posted in July 18, 2010 ¬ 10:16 amh.xtine
Earlier this summer I suggested Richard Russo’s book, That Old Cape Magic as a must-read for educators. For students, I always suggest Chip Kidd’s The Cheese Monkeys: A Novel In Two Semesters. If you have ever taken a design class, or you are about to enroll in art school, this book will resonate with your experience. [...]
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