http://odeo.com/channels/102563-CreativeXpert-Design-Interviews AlanHouser no CreativeXpert is a podcast series featuring interviews with web designers and other creative experts about their careers, techniques,and upcoming projects. If you're into web design, this is your show. CreativeXpert is a podcast series featuring interviews with web designers and other creative experts about their careers, techniques,and upcoming projects. If you're into web design, this is your show. Interviews with experts in design, development and creativity en-US 40 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:30:11 -0800 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:30:11 -0800 Design http://odeo.com/episodes/25448960-Scott-Thomas-42-Designing-Obama Obama’s successful 2008 campaign marked the first time in recent history branding & design played such a pivotal role in a Presidential bid. In this episode, we are joined by the projects Design Director of New Media, Scott Thomas. Obama’s successful 2008 campaign marked the first time in recent history branding & design played such a pivotal role in a Presidential bid. In this episode, we are joined by the projects Design Director of New Media, Scott Thomas. Obama’s successful 2008 campaign marked the first time in recent history branding & design played such a pivotal role in a Presidential bid. In this episode, we are joined by the projects Design Director of New Media, Scott Thomas. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25448960 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:30:11 -0800 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast, obama, director, campaign, self-publishing http://odeo.com/episodes/25391184-Zeldman-Marcotte-41-Designing-With-Web-Standards-3rd-Edition Recorded and streamed LIVE! on October 29th, Episode 41 is CreativeXpert’s inagural live show.  We were truly blessed to have the ‘High Z’ himself—Jeffery Zeldman and the only ‘Unstoppablerobotninja’ we know, Ethan Marcotte join us to discuss Designing With Web Standards 3rd Edition . Recorded and streamed LIVE! on October 29th, Episode 41 is CreativeXpert’s inagural live show.  We were truly blessed to have the ‘High Z’ himself—Jeffery Zeldman and the only ‘Unstoppablerobotninja’ we know, Ethan Marcotte join us to discuss Designing With Web Standards 3rd Edition . Recorded and streamed LIVE! on October 29th, Episode 41 is CreativeXpert’s inagural live show.  We were truly blessed to have the ‘High Z’ himself—Jeffery Zeldman and the only ‘Unstoppablerobotninja’ we know, Ethan Marcotte join us to discuss Designing With Web Standards 3rd Edition . tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25391184 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:06:58 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews live, dwws3e, dcth http://odeo.com/episodes/25391185-Today-is-CreativeXpert-LIVE Join us TONIGHT (Thursday, October 29th) at 8pm EDT when we’re joined by Jeffrey Zeldman and Ethan Marcotte, who will be discussing the third edition of Designing with Web Standards. Join us TONIGHT (Thursday, October 29th) at 8pm EDT when we’re joined by Jeffrey Zeldman and Ethan Marcotte, who will be discussing the third edition of Designing with Web Standards. Join us TONIGHT (Thursday, October 29th) at 8pm EDT when we’re joined by Jeffrey Zeldman and Ethan Marcotte, who will be discussing the third edition of Designing with Web Standards. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25391185 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:09:50 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews http://odeo.com/episodes/25350817-Andrew-Wilkinson-40-MetaLab Andrew is known and loved for his pixel perfection. Andrew Wilkinson is a Victoria, Canada-based designer who runs MetaLab, an interface design studio — and makes all sorts of neat stuff for a living. In this episode we find out what’s behind MetaLab, Ballpark and other projects that will make you swoon. Andrew is known and loved for his pixel perfection. Andrew Wilkinson is a Victoria, Canada-based designer who runs MetaLab, an interface design studio — and makes all sorts of neat stuff for a living. In this episode we find out what’s behind MetaLab, Ballpark and other projects that will make you swoon. Andrew is known and loved for his pixel perfection. Andrew Wilkinson is a Victoria, Canada-based designer who runs MetaLab, an interface design studio — and makes all sorts of neat stuff for a living. In this episode we find out what’s behind MetaLab, Ballpark and other projects that will make you swoon. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25350817 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:21:40 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast, Business, tumblr http://odeo.com/episodes/25248565-Carver-Veen-39-Typekit In this episode, Ryan Carver and Greg Veen join us from Small Batch Inc., the makers of Typekit. Typekit aims to solve all of the problems that currently prevent web designers from using commercial typefaces in their designs. This really is going to change web design. In this episode, Ryan Carver and Greg Veen join us from Small Batch Inc., the makers of Typekit. Typekit aims to solve all of the problems that currently prevent web designers from using commercial typefaces in their designs. This really is going to change web design. In this episode, Ryan Carver and Greg Veen join us from Small Batch Inc., the makers of Typekit. Typekit aims to solve all of the problems that currently prevent web designers from using commercial typefaces in their designs. This really is going to change web design. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-07,25248565 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:26:34 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast, javascript, Type, cupcakes, Typekit http://odeo.com/episodes/25247058-David-Kaneda-38-JQTouch-the-Mobile-Web In this episode we meet David Kaneda to talk about the the Mobile Web, the iPhone and JQTouch: a jQuery plugin for mobile web development on the iPhone, Android, Palm Pre, and other forward-thinking devices. In this episode we meet David Kaneda to talk about the the Mobile Web, the iPhone and JQTouch: a jQuery plugin for mobile web development on the iPhone, Android, Palm Pre, and other forward-thinking devices. In this episode we meet David Kaneda to talk about the the Mobile Web, the iPhone and JQTouch: a jQuery plugin for mobile web development on the iPhone, Android, Palm Pre, and other forward-thinking devices. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-23,25247058 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:00:00 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews Mobile, jquery, jqtouch http://odeo.com/episodes/25169659-David-Kaneda-38-JQTouch-and-the-Mobile-Web In this episode we meet David Kaneda to talk about the the Mobile Web, the iPhone and JQTouch: a jQuery plugin for mobile web development on the iPhone, Android, Palm Pre, and other forward-thinking devices. Follow Dave on Twitter | Visit Dave’s Blog | Visit the official JQTouch site Don’t you know: CreativeXpert has been nominated for PODCAST OF THE YEAR. GO. VOTE. NOW. Contact us: Tweet @CreativeXpert, email podcast [at] creativexpert.com and tag interesting stuff on delicious, using the tag CXIDEAS. Visit the CXIDEAS Tag Bag: http://delicious.com/tag/cxideas Episode 38 Highlights: Eric and Alan go through the CX Tag Bag We get some background on David and how he got into the creative realm. David tells exactly what JQTouch is and what it seeks to address. Eric talks about the future of mobile technologies, how it provides an ease of access and how companies such as VW cater to this audience. David gets more technical giving us a quick rundown of the development proces... In this episode we meet David Kaneda to talk about the the Mobile Web, the iPhone and JQTouch: a jQuery plugin for mobile web development on the iPhone, Android, Palm Pre, and other forward-thinking devices. Follow Dave on Twitter | Visit Dave’s Blog | Visit the official JQTouch site Don’t you know: CreativeXpert has been nominated for PODCAST OF THE YEAR. GO. VOTE. NOW. Contact us: Tweet @CreativeXpert, email podcast [at] creativexpert.com and tag interesting stuff on delicious, using the tag CXIDEAS. Visit the CXIDEAS Tag Bag: http://delicious.com/tag/cxideas Episode 38 Highlights: Eric and Alan go through the CX Tag Bag We get some background on David and how he got into the creative realm. David tells exactly what JQTouch is and what it seeks to address. Eric talks about the future of mobile technologies, how it provides an ease of access and how companies such as VW cater to this audience. David gets more technical giving us a quick rundown of the development process using JQTouch. Alan asks how you would go about testing your web app locally and David informs us. 7th iPhone? Really David! The guys have a roundtable discussion on how powerful web apps on mobile devices are/ can be, what Apple could of done to help with this and what impact it would be on the economy behind  iPhone Applications. Another roundtable discussion on monetization of web apps and problems app creators face. – “Charging for value” David talks about the designer/ developer experience at the pinch/zoom Collective and working with other like minded persons Thanks to Intern Johns Beharry, freelance Web/ Graphic Designer, for our show notes. http://JohnsBeharry.com Use the coupon code “CX09? and get 10% off for life of your account at Squarespace Tweet This Post In this episode we meet David Kaneda to talk about the the Mobile Web, the iPhone and JQTouch: a jQuery plugin for mobile web development on the iPhone, Android, Palm Pre, and other forward-thinking devices. Follow Dave on Twitter | Visit Dave’s Blog | Visit the official JQTouch site Don’t you know: CreativeXpert has been nominated for PODCAST OF THE YEAR. GO. VOTE. NOW. Contact us: Tweet @CreativeXpert, email podcast [at] creativexpert.com and tag interesting stuff on delicious, using the tag CXIDEAS. Visit the CXIDEAS Tag Bag: http://delicious.com/tag/cxideas Episode 38 Highlights: Eric and Alan go through the CX Tag Bag We get some background on David and how he got into the creative realm. David tells exactly what JQTouch is and what it seeks to address. Eric talks about the future of mobile technologies, how it provides an ease of access and how companies such as VW cater to this audience. David gets more technical giving us a quick rundown of the development process using JQTouch. Alan asks how you would go about testing your web app locally and David informs us. 7th iPhone? Really David! The guys have a roundtable discussion on how powerful web apps on mobile devices are/ can be, what Apple could of done to help with this and what impact it would be on the economy behind  iPhone Applications. Another roundtable discussion on monetization of web apps and problems app creators face. – “Charging for value” David talks about the designer/ developer experience at the pinch/zoom Collective and working with other like minded persons Thanks to Intern Johns Beharry, freelance Web/ Graphic Designer, for our show notes. http://JohnsBeharry.com Use the coupon code “CX09? and get 10% off for life of your account at Squarespace Tweet This Post tag:odeo.com,2009-09-23,25169659 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:42:31 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25109331-Dan-Rubin-37-Partnerships-and-Collectives In this episode we speak with Dan Rubin about forming solid partnerships with other designers, developers and creative peeps. Dan is a graphic designer, web developer, musician and Apple enthusiast living and working in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (US). He’s the founder and principal of Webgraph (a design and branding studio), co-founder of Sidebar Creative (a design collective) and Sinelogic (UI and usability consulting) as well as a web standards consultant and speaker. Follow Dan on Twitter | Visit Dan’s Blog | Visit Sidebar Creative Remember, kids: CreativeXpert has been nominated for PODCAST OF THE YEAR. GO. VOTE. NOW. Contact us: Tweet @CreativeXpert, email podcast [at] creativexpert.com and tag interesting stuff on delicious, using the tag CXIDEAS. Visit the CXIDEAS Tag Bag: http://delicious.com/tag/cxideas Tweet This Post In this episode we speak with Dan Rubin about forming solid partnerships with other designers, developers and creative peeps. Dan is a graphic designer, web developer, musician and Apple enthusiast living and working in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (US). He’s the founder and principal of Webgraph (a design and branding studio), co-founder of Sidebar Creative (a design collective) and Sinelogic (UI and usability consulting) as well as a web standards consultant and speaker. Follow Dan on Twitter | Visit Dan’s Blog | Visit Sidebar Creative Remember, kids: CreativeXpert has been nominated for PODCAST OF THE YEAR. GO. VOTE. NOW. Contact us: Tweet @CreativeXpert, email podcast [at] creativexpert.com and tag interesting stuff on delicious, using the tag CXIDEAS. Visit the CXIDEAS Tag Bag: http://delicious.com/tag/cxideas Tweet This Post In this episode we speak with Dan Rubin about forming solid partnerships with other designers, developers and creative peeps. Dan is a graphic designer, web developer, musician and Apple enthusiast living and working in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (US). He’s the founder and principal of Webgraph (a design and branding studio), co-founder of Sidebar Creative (a design collective) and Sinelogic (UI and usability consulting) as well as a web standards consultant and speaker. Follow Dan on Twitter | Visit Dan’s Blog | Visit Sidebar Creative Remember, kids: CreativeXpert has been nominated for PODCAST OF THE YEAR. GO. VOTE. NOW. Contact us: Tweet @CreativeXpert, email podcast [at] creativexpert.com and tag interesting stuff on delicious, using the tag CXIDEAS. Visit the CXIDEAS Tag Bag: http://delicious.com/tag/cxideas Tweet This Post tag:odeo.com,2009-09-11,25109331 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:09:18 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25247059-Dan-Rubin-37-Partnerships-and-Collectives In this episode we speak with Dan Rubin about forming solid partnerships with other designers, developers and creative peeps. In this episode we speak with Dan Rubin about forming solid partnerships with other designers, developers and creative peeps. In this episode we speak with Dan Rubin about forming solid partnerships with other designers, developers and creative peeps. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-11,25247059 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:09:18 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast, Business, partners, collectives http://odeo.com/episodes/25063400-Podcast-of-the-Year-36-the-self-serving-episode In this episode we discuss .net Magazine’s ” .net Magazine Awards _2009″, and are excited about CreativeXpert’s nomination for Podcast of the Year! Why haven’t you voted!? Vote at www.thenetawards.com now. That’s what I said: CreativeXpert has been nominated for PODCAST OF THE YEAR. VOTE NOW. Contact us: Tweet @CreativeXpert, email podcast [at] creativexpert.com and tag interesting stuff on delicious, using the tag CXIDEAS. Visit the CXIDEAS Tag Bag: http://delicious.com/tag/cxideas Tweet This Post In this episode we discuss .net Magazine’s ” .net Magazine Awards _2009″, and are excited about CreativeXpert’s nomination for Podcast of the Year! Why haven’t you voted!? Vote at www.thenetawards.com now. That’s what I said: CreativeXpert has been nominated for PODCAST OF THE YEAR. VOTE NOW. Contact us: Tweet @CreativeXpert, email podcast [at] creativexpert.com and tag interesting stuff on delicious, using the tag CXIDEAS. Visit the CXIDEAS Tag Bag: http://delicious.com/tag/cxideas Tweet This Post In this episode we discuss .net Magazine’s ” .net Magazine Awards _2009″, and are excited about CreativeXpert’s nomination for Podcast of the Year! Why haven’t you voted!? Vote at www.thenetawards.com now. That’s what I said: CreativeXpert has been nominated for PODCAST OF THE YEAR. VOTE NOW. Contact us: Tweet @CreativeXpert, email podcast [at] creativexpert.com and tag interesting stuff on delicious, using the tag CXIDEAS. Visit the CXIDEAS Tag Bag: http://delicious.com/tag/cxideas Tweet This Post tag:odeo.com,2009-09-02,25063400 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:31:12 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25247060-Podcast-of-the-Year-36-Self-Service Holy Cannolis! Did you hear about CreativeXpert’s nomination for Podcast of the Year? Why haven’t you voted!? Vote at www.thenetawards.com … NOW! Holy Cannolis! Did you hear about CreativeXpert’s nomination for Podcast of the Year? Why haven’t you voted!? Vote at www.thenetawards.com … NOW! Holy Cannolis! Did you hear about CreativeXpert’s nomination for Podcast of the Year? Why haven’t you voted!? Vote at www.thenetawards.com … NOW! tag:odeo.com,2009-09-02,25247060 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:31:12 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast, CX http://odeo.com/episodes/25033186-Scott-Belsky-35-Behance In this episode we speak with Scott Belsky, founding partner of Behance, designers of  products and services that organize the creative world. The creative community is responsible for making the things that make life interesting. — Everything that makes life enjoyable. On the other hand, the creative community is probably the most disorganized community on the planet. Often times, there’s a tragic outcome where ideas won’t see the light of day. In short, Behance enables the creative individual to make ideas happen. Follow Behance on Twitter | Join the Behance Network | Make Ideas Happen with The Action Method Contact us: Tweet @CreativeXpert, email podcast [at] creativexpert.com and tag interesting stuff on delicious, using the tag CXIDEAS. Visit the CXIDEAS Tag Bag: http://delicious.com/tag/cxideas If you’re interested in joining the CX production team, let us know! We’re wanting to add some editorial segments to the show. Click for more info. Tweet T... In this episode we speak with Scott Belsky, founding partner of Behance, designers of  products and services that organize the creative world. The creative community is responsible for making the things that make life interesting. — Everything that makes life enjoyable. On the other hand, the creative community is probably the most disorganized community on the planet. Often times, there’s a tragic outcome where ideas won’t see the light of day. In short, Behance enables the creative individual to make ideas happen. Follow Behance on Twitter | Join the Behance Network | Make Ideas Happen with The Action Method Contact us: Tweet @CreativeXpert, email podcast [at] creativexpert.com and tag interesting stuff on delicious, using the tag CXIDEAS. Visit the CXIDEAS Tag Bag: http://delicious.com/tag/cxideas If you’re interested in joining the CX production team, let us know! We’re wanting to add some editorial segments to the show. Click for more info. Tweet This Post In this episode we speak with Scott Belsky, founding partner of Behance, designers of  products and services that organize the creative world. The creative community is responsible for making the things that make life interesting. — Everything that makes life enjoyable. On the other hand, the creative community is probably the most disorganized community on the planet. Often times, there’s a tragic outcome where ideas won’t see the light of day. In short, Behance enables the creative individual to make ideas happen. Follow Behance on Twitter | Join the Behance Network | Make Ideas Happen with The Action Method Contact us: Tweet @CreativeXpert, email podcast [at] creativexpert.com and tag interesting stuff on delicious, using the tag CXIDEAS. Visit the CXIDEAS Tag Bag: http://delicious.com/tag/cxideas If you’re interested in joining the CX production team, let us know! We’re wanting to add some editorial segments to the show. Click for more info. Tweet This Post tag:odeo.com,2009-08-27,25033186 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:21:53 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25247061-Scott-Belsky-35-Behance In this episode we speak with Scott Belsky, founding partner of Behance, designers of products and services that organize the creative world. The creative community is responsible for making the things that make life interesting and enjoyable. On the other hand, the creative community is probably the most disorganized community on the planet. Behance enables the creative individual to make ideas happen. In this episode we speak with Scott Belsky, founding partner of Behance, designers of products and services that organize the creative world. The creative community is responsible for making the things that make life interesting and enjoyable. On the other hand, the creative community is probably the most disorganized community on the planet. Behance enables the creative individual to make ideas happen. In this episode we speak with Scott Belsky, founding partner of Behance, designers of products and services that organize the creative world. The creative community is responsible for making the things that make life interesting and enjoyable. On the other hand, the creative community is probably the most disorganized community on the planet. Behance enables the creative individual to make ideas happen. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-27,25247061 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:21:53 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast, Business, iphone, web, Creative, organize, ideas http://odeo.com/episodes/24994613-Passionate-About-Design-34 In this episode we are once again joined by Craig Birchler, IxD to the stars. We talk about why so many projects fail — it could be the lack of passion across all of your team. If you’re interested in joining the CX production team, let us know! We’re wanting to add some editorial segments to the show. Contact us: Tweet @CreativeXpert, email podcast [at] creativexpert.com and tag interesting stuff on delicious, using the tag CXIDEAS. Visit the CXIDEAS Tag Bag: http://delicious.com/tag/cxideas We may produce a future series on Design Business 101, covering rates, invoicing and running your freelance business, so get in-touch if you have any ideas. More exciting news on the horizon! Stay tuned! Use the coupon code “CX09? and get 10% off for life of your account at Squarespace http://squarespace.com Tweet This Post In this episode we are once again joined by Craig Birchler, IxD to the stars. We talk about why so many projects fail — it could be the lack of passion across all of your team. If you’re interested in joining the CX production team, let us know! We’re wanting to add some editorial segments to the show. Contact us: Tweet @CreativeXpert, email podcast [at] creativexpert.com and tag interesting stuff on delicious, using the tag CXIDEAS. Visit the CXIDEAS Tag Bag: http://delicious.com/tag/cxideas We may produce a future series on Design Business 101, covering rates, invoicing and running your freelance business, so get in-touch if you have any ideas. More exciting news on the horizon! Stay tuned! Use the coupon code “CX09? and get 10% off for life of your account at Squarespace http://squarespace.com Tweet This Post In this episode we are once again joined by Craig Birchler, IxD to the stars. We talk about why so many projects fail — it could be the lack of passion across all of your team. If you’re interested in joining the CX production team, let us know! We’re wanting to add some editorial segments to the show. Contact us: Tweet @CreativeXpert, email podcast [at] creativexpert.com and tag interesting stuff on delicious, using the tag CXIDEAS. Visit the CXIDEAS Tag Bag: http://delicious.com/tag/cxideas We may produce a future series on Design Business 101, covering rates, invoicing and running your freelance business, so get in-touch if you have any ideas. More exciting news on the horizon! Stay tuned! Use the coupon code “CX09? and get 10% off for life of your account at Squarespace http://squarespace.com Tweet This Post tag:odeo.com,2009-08-20,24994613 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:41:05 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25247062-Passionate-About-Design-34 We’re joined by Craig Birchler, IxD to the stars. We talk about why so many projects fail — it could be the lack of passion across all of your team. We’re joined by Craig Birchler, IxD to the stars. We talk about why so many projects fail — it could be the lack of passion across all of your team. We’re joined by Craig Birchler, IxD to the stars. We talk about why so many projects fail — it could be the lack of passion across all of your team. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-20,25247062 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:41:05 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast, iphone, Design, development http://odeo.com/episodes/24938746-Strictly-Business-33 This week Eric and Alan are flying solo — just enough time to get caught-up on a little podcast business. Connect and get involved: - Follow us Twitter: http://twitter.com/creativexpert - Visit the Blog: http://creativexpert.com - Email us: podcast {at} creativexpert.com - Anything you would like to share with us or discuss on the show use the tag “cxideas” on Delicious Subscribe to Design Snacks from Alan & Eric: In iTunes, the Design Snacks RSS or right here on CX Use the Coupon Code “CX09″ for a 10% Lifetime Discount on SquareSpace.com check it out! - Eric is in a coffee shop today because of an internet fail. - Alan and Eric discus future guests on the show. - Fonts on the web: Alan uses sIFR as an alternate to @font-face. Upcoming are 2 high profile “typeface services”: http://TypeKit.com and the recently announced http://FontDeck.com/ There is also another cool web font replacement method called Cufón which doesn’t use Flash ... This week Eric and Alan are flying solo — just enough time to get caught-up on a little podcast business. Connect and get involved: - Follow us Twitter: http://twitter.com/creativexpert - Visit the Blog: http://creativexpert.com - Email us: podcast {at} creativexpert.com - Anything you would like to share with us or discuss on the show use the tag “cxideas” on Delicious Subscribe to Design Snacks from Alan & Eric: In iTunes, the Design Snacks RSS or right here on CX Use the Coupon Code “CX09″ for a 10% Lifetime Discount on SquareSpace.com check it out! - Eric is in a coffee shop today because of an internet fail. - Alan and Eric discus future guests on the show. - Fonts on the web: Alan uses sIFR as an alternate to @font-face. Upcoming are 2 high profile “typeface services”: http://TypeKit.com and the recently announced http://FontDeck.com/ There is also another cool web font replacement method called Cufón which doesn’t use Flash instead it converts the actual font into a Javascript/JSON file and uses HTML Read more about sIFR and Cufón here: - http://www.mikeindustries.com/blog/sifr/ - http://wiki.github.com/sorccu/cufon/about Thanks to Stacy Kvernmo, Fitness Competitor and Web Designer for touching base. Visit Stacy at http://stacyaulner.com (Interesting that this gallery is titled “FAP-MIDWEST“) Use the coupon code “CX09″ and get 10% off for life of your account at Squarespace http://squarespace.com Tweet This Post This week Eric and Alan are flying solo — just enough time to get caught-up on a little podcast business. Connect and get involved: - Follow us Twitter: http://twitter.com/creativexpert - Visit the Blog: http://creativexpert.com - Email us: podcast {at} creativexpert.com - Anything you would like to share with us or discuss on the show use the tag “cxideas” on Delicious Subscribe to Design Snacks from Alan & Eric: In iTunes, the Design Snacks RSS or right here on CX Use the Coupon Code “CX09″ for a 10% Lifetime Discount on SquareSpace.com check it out! - Eric is in a coffee shop today because of an internet fail. - Alan and Eric discus future guests on the show. - Fonts on the web: Alan uses sIFR as an alternate to @font-face. Upcoming are 2 high profile “typeface services”: http://TypeKit.com and the recently announced http://FontDeck.com/ There is also another cool web font replacement method called Cufón which doesn’t use Flash instead it converts the actual font into a Javascript/JSON file and uses HTML Read more about sIFR and Cufón here: - http://www.mikeindustries.com/blog/sifr/ - http://wiki.github.com/sorccu/cufon/about Thanks to Stacy Kvernmo, Fitness Competitor and Web Designer for touching base. Visit Stacy at http://stacyaulner.com (Interesting that this gallery is titled “FAP-MIDWEST“) Use the coupon code “CX09″ and get 10% off for life of your account at Squarespace http://squarespace.com Tweet This Post tag:odeo.com,2009-08-10,24938746 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:10:47 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25247063-Strictly-Business-33 This week Eric and Alan are flying solo — just enough time to get caught-up on a little podcast business. This week Eric and Alan are flying solo — just enough time to get caught-up on a little podcast business. This week Eric and Alan are flying solo — just enough time to get caught-up on a little podcast business. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-10,25247063 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:10:47 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast, javascript, Type, CX http://odeo.com/episodes/24883879-Tyler-Thompson-32-squarespace Remember when you saw #squarespace on twitter everyday, all day for a month? Tyler Thompson, the Squarespace Creative Director joins us to tell us what’s behind the hashtag, and more — why Squarespace is THE WEB PUBLISHING SYSTEM you should be using. CreativeXpert is not responsible for accidents caused by listening to this week’s show closing. | duration 60:37 Ryan’s links:  NEWTOYORK | Follow Tyler on Twitter | Tyler’s posts on Squarespace (Be sure to read Tyler’s IE6 comments on the bottom of NEWTOYORK) Hey listener — involved in the show! Send us stuff on Twitter: http://twitter.com/creativexpertVisit the Blog: http://creativexpert.comEmail us: podcast {at} creativexpert.comAnything you want us to discuss on the show? Tag stuff “cxideas” on Delicious.com Episode 32 Features: What is Squarespace? A web based blogging application that allows people to build websites and blogs. Eric spills his heart, seems like he has sold his s... Remember when you saw #squarespace on twitter everyday, all day for a month? Tyler Thompson, the Squarespace Creative Director joins us to tell us what’s behind the hashtag, and more — why Squarespace is THE WEB PUBLISHING SYSTEM you should be using. CreativeXpert is not responsible for accidents caused by listening to this week’s show closing. | duration 60:37 Ryan’s links:  NEWTOYORK | Follow Tyler on Twitter | Tyler’s posts on Squarespace (Be sure to read Tyler’s IE6 comments on the bottom of NEWTOYORK) Hey listener — involved in the show! Send us stuff on Twitter: http://twitter.com/creativexpertVisit the Blog: http://creativexpert.comEmail us: podcast {at} creativexpert.comAnything you want us to discuss on the show? Tag stuff “cxideas” on Delicious.com Episode 32 Features: What is Squarespace? A web based blogging application that allows people to build websites and blogs. Eric spills his heart, seems like he has sold his soul to Squarespace. I wonder if he’s got a tattoo as well. Tyler gives us some background information of himself and how he got into web design. Tyler tells us the history of Squarespace Eric asks how is it that only as of recent that Squarespace has gained popularity and market share. We hear news about a upcoming iPhone app, S3 backing up and other tools for transferring over from another CMS. Tyler explains what it is that makes Squarespace so unique and standout. Writing CSS Real Time as part of the platforms customization features. Tyler apparently has a deep passion for IE 6 We find out about the recent marketing tactic where #squarespace utilized twitter which was apparently extremely successful. Alan asks about the best place to start if he was going to work on a website for a client. Tyler gets technical to us about the Squarespace servers and backend Tyler talks about his position  and what he does day to day at Squarespace. Working with constraints. We hear about how Kevin Rose was able to totally redefine the design of his new blog on his own which demonstrates the ease of use and intuitive learning curve of the platform. Eric tells us about his design process for the latest client’s site that he launched. We hear from Tyler about how it is made easy it is to take art direction to individual posts. Use the coupon code CX09 and get 10% off for life of your account at Squarespace Thanks to Intern Johns Beharry, Freelance Web/ Graphic Designer http://JohnsBeharry.com Tweet This Post  Remember when you saw #squarespace on twitter everyday, all day for a month? Tyler Thompson, the Squarespace Creative Director joins us to tell us what’s behind the hashtag, and more — why Squarespace is THE WEB PUBLISHING SYSTEM you should be using. CreativeXpert is not responsible for accidents caused by listening to this week’s show closing. | duration 60:37 Ryan’s links:  NEWTOYORK | Follow Tyler on Twitter | Tyler’s posts on Squarespace (Be sure to read Tyler’s IE6 comments on the bottom of NEWTOYORK) Hey listener — involved in the show! Send us stuff on Twitter: http://twitter.com/creativexpertVisit the Blog: http://creativexpert.comEmail us: podcast {at} creativexpert.comAnything you want us to discuss on the show? Tag stuff “cxideas” on Delicious.com Episode 32 Features: What is Squarespace? A web based blogging application that allows people to build websites and blogs. Eric spills his heart, seems like he has sold his soul to Squarespace. I wonder if he’s got a tattoo as well. Tyler gives us some background information of himself and how he got into web design. Tyler tells us the history of Squarespace Eric asks how is it that only as of recent that Squarespace has gained popularity and market share. We hear news about a upcoming iPhone app, S3 backing up and other tools for transferring over from another CMS. Tyler explains what it is that makes Squarespace so unique and standout. Writing CSS Real Time as part of the platforms customization features. Tyler apparently has a deep passion for IE 6 We find out about the recent marketing tactic where #squarespace utilized twitter which was apparently extremely successful. Alan asks about the best place to start if he was going to work on a website for a client. Tyler gets technical to us about the Squarespace servers and backend Tyler talks about his position  and what he does day to day at Squarespace. Working with constraints. We hear about how Kevin Rose was able to totally redefine the design of his new blog on his own which demonstrates the ease of use and intuitive learning curve of the platform. Eric tells us about his design process for the latest client’s site that he launched. We hear from Tyler about how it is made easy it is to take art direction to individual posts. Use the coupon code CX09 and get 10% off for life of your account at Squarespace Thanks to Intern Johns Beharry, Freelance Web/ Graphic Designer http://JohnsBeharry.com Tweet This Post  tag:odeo.com,2009-07-29,24883879 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:51:57 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25247064-Tyler-Thompson-32-squarespace Remember when you saw #squarespace on twitter everyday, all day for a month? Tyler Thompson, the Squarespace Creative Director joins us to tell us what’s behind the hashtag, and more — why Squarespace is THE WEB PUBLISHING SYSTEM you should be using. Remember when you saw #squarespace on twitter everyday, all day for a month? Tyler Thompson, the Squarespace Creative Director joins us to tell us what’s behind the hashtag, and more — why Squarespace is THE WEB PUBLISHING SYSTEM you should be using. Remember when you saw #squarespace on twitter everyday, all day for a month? Tyler Thompson, the Squarespace Creative Director joins us to tell us what’s behind the hashtag, and more — why Squarespace is THE WEB PUBLISHING SYSTEM you should be using. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-29,25247064 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:51:57 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews cms, podcast, Design, twitter, ie6 http://odeo.com/episodes/24848719-Ryan-Stewart-31-Adobe-Flash-Catalyst This week we’re joined by Ryan Stewart, Adobe Platform Evangelist who shares the gospel of Flash Catalyst.  Adobe defines Catalyst as: “a new professional interaction design tool for rapidly creating user interfaces without coding.” | duration 50:57 Download the Catalyst beta release http://adobe.com/go/flashcatalyst . Click the link at the bottom of that page for the serial number for the demo to extend your trial. View a Catalyst demo video over at Adobe Edge: http://www.adobe.com/newsletters/edge/december2008/video/ Ryan’s personal links:  Digital Backcountry | Follow Ryan on Twitter | RIA Weekly Podcast We want to engage the listener, so here’s how you can get involved: - Send us stuff on Twitter: http://twitter.com/creativexpert - Visit the Blog: http://creativexpert.com - Email us: podcast {at} creativexpert.com - Anything you want us to discuss on the show? Tag stuff “cxideas” on Delicious.com Episode 31 Topics: Ryan explains to us wh... This week we’re joined by Ryan Stewart, Adobe Platform Evangelist who shares the gospel of Flash Catalyst.  Adobe defines Catalyst as: “a new professional interaction design tool for rapidly creating user interfaces without coding.” | duration 50:57 Download the Catalyst beta release http://adobe.com/go/flashcatalyst . Click the link at the bottom of that page for the serial number for the demo to extend your trial. View a Catalyst demo video over at Adobe Edge: http://www.adobe.com/newsletters/edge/december2008/video/ Ryan’s personal links:  Digital Backcountry | Follow Ryan on Twitter | RIA Weekly Podcast We want to engage the listener, so here’s how you can get involved: - Send us stuff on Twitter: http://twitter.com/creativexpert - Visit the Blog: http://creativexpert.com - Email us: podcast {at} creativexpert.com - Anything you want us to discuss on the show? Tag stuff “cxideas” on Delicious.com Episode 31 Topics: Ryan explains to us what Adobe’s new platform Flash Catalyst is all about. Explanation of the Round Trip workflow also available inside of Flash Catalyst which allows you to import native Photoshop and Illustrator files. We learn about the drag and drop functions allowing prototyping/wire-framing inside of Catalyst which too would utilize the roundtrip workflow. FXG – The New Adobe file format for Fireworks (and other apps), which will allow the import of your documents into Flash Catalyst or Flash Builder. Ryan explains how simple it is for “Designer Dude” to add interaction to their projects without needing to touch code. Flash Catalyst hopes to be launched early 2010 but now it’s still under development but you can take part in the Beta program (link above). Ryan talks about mobile support for Flash and lessons learned. We get some background information on Ryan We hear about the job of an evangelist ! Subscribe to Ryan’s podcast over at RIA Weekly http://riaweekly.com Thanks to Intern Johns Beharry, Freelance Web/ Graphic Designer http://JohnsBeharry.com We want to engage the listener, so here’s how you can get involved: - Send us stuff on Twitter: http://twitter.com/creativexpert - Visit the Blog: http://creativexpert.com - Email us: podcast {at} creativexpert.com - Anything you want us to discuss on the show? Tag stuff “cxideas” on Delicious.com. Tweet This Post  This week we’re joined by Ryan Stewart, Adobe Platform Evangelist who shares the gospel of Flash Catalyst.  Adobe defines Catalyst as: “a new professional interaction design tool for rapidly creating user interfaces without coding.” | duration 50:57 Download the Catalyst beta release http://adobe.com/go/flashcatalyst . Click the link at the bottom of that page for the serial number for the demo to extend your trial. View a Catalyst demo video over at Adobe Edge: http://www.adobe.com/newsletters/edge/december2008/video/ Ryan’s personal links:  Digital Backcountry | Follow Ryan on Twitter | RIA Weekly Podcast We want to engage the listener, so here’s how you can get involved: - Send us stuff on Twitter: http://twitter.com/creativexpert - Visit the Blog: http://creativexpert.com - Email us: podcast {at} creativexpert.com - Anything you want us to discuss on the show? Tag stuff “cxideas” on Delicious.com Episode 31 Topics: Ryan explains to us what Adobe’s new platform Flash Catalyst is all about. Explanation of the Round Trip workflow also available inside of Flash Catalyst which allows you to import native Photoshop and Illustrator files. We learn about the drag and drop functions allowing prototyping/wire-framing inside of Catalyst which too would utilize the roundtrip workflow. FXG – The New Adobe file format for Fireworks (and other apps), which will allow the import of your documents into Flash Catalyst or Flash Builder. Ryan explains how simple it is for “Designer Dude” to add interaction to their projects without needing to touch code. Flash Catalyst hopes to be launched early 2010 but now it’s still under development but you can take part in the Beta program (link above). Ryan talks about mobile support for Flash and lessons learned. We get some background information on Ryan We hear about the job of an evangelist ! Subscribe to Ryan’s podcast over at RIA Weekly http://riaweekly.com Thanks to Intern Johns Beharry, Freelance Web/ Graphic Designer http://JohnsBeharry.com We want to engage the listener, so here’s how you can get involved: - Send us stuff on Twitter: http://twitter.com/creativexpert - Visit the Blog: http://creativexpert.com - Email us: podcast {at} creativexpert.com - Anything you want us to discuss on the show? Tag stuff “cxideas” on Delicious.com. Tweet This Post  tag:odeo.com,2009-07-22,24848719 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:59:18 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25247065-Ryan-Stewart-31-Adobe-Flash-Catalyst This week we’re joined by Ryan Stewart, Adobe Platform Evangelist who shares the gospel of Flash Catalyst. Adobe defines Catalyst as: “a new professional interaction design tool for rapidly creating user interfaces without coding.” This week we’re joined by Ryan Stewart, Adobe Platform Evangelist who shares the gospel of Flash Catalyst. Adobe defines Catalyst as: “a new professional interaction design tool for rapidly creating user interfaces without coding.” This week we’re joined by Ryan Stewart, Adobe Platform Evangelist who shares the gospel of Flash Catalyst. Adobe defines Catalyst as: “a new professional interaction design tool for rapidly creating user interfaces without coding.” tag:odeo.com,2009-07-22,25247065 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:59:18 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast, Design, flash, air, prototyping http://odeo.com/episodes/24810231-Craig-Freaking-Birchler-30-Is-this-how-you-build-an-app In issue #30, we meet the Indianapolis-based Interaction Designer, Craig Birchler who is crazy about apps. | duration 54:54 craigbirchler.com | Follow Craig on Twitter Episode 30 Topics: Craig defines the role of an Interaction designer as: “the cognitive side of the same process that a UI designer goes through…“ IxD covers a broad range of design. It crosses into UI, Industrial Design, Usability while also touching on behavior. Alan talks about poopstream.com , a Twitter mashup that pulls bathroom talk from Twitter and extrudes it into the stream. (thanks for your “back-end”, Dustin Rasener) Craig talks about his tiny little simple app www.isnewontv.com , where he pulls TV listing data. It was an experiment in simplicity. Thomas Friedman said the World is Becoming Flat , so build an app that does one thing. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_World_Is_Flat We talk about the Apple SDK and getting your app into the app store. Craig talks about (Working Titl... In issue #30, we meet the Indianapolis-based Interaction Designer, Craig Birchler who is crazy about apps. | duration 54:54 craigbirchler.com | Follow Craig on Twitter Episode 30 Topics: Craig defines the role of an Interaction designer as: “the cognitive side of the same process that a UI designer goes through…“ IxD covers a broad range of design. It crosses into UI, Industrial Design, Usability while also touching on behavior. Alan talks about poopstream.com , a Twitter mashup that pulls bathroom talk from Twitter and extrudes it into the stream. (thanks for your “back-end”, Dustin Rasener) Craig talks about his tiny little simple app www.isnewontv.com , where he pulls TV listing data. It was an experiment in simplicity. Thomas Friedman said the World is Becoming Flat , so build an app that does one thing. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_World_Is_Flat We talk about the Apple SDK and getting your app into the app store. Craig talks about (Working Title) Gramr, an application that Craig is developing with Christian Beck and Chatree Campiranon.  One past project was www.folktraditions.com . The core idea of Gramr is for people to communicate using images. — To shift the paradigm of how people speak with each other. Craig takes us through the history and speedbumps experienced during discovery, design and development of Gramr. Eric shares an article from The Guardian — only 8 steps to create an iPhone app. We all talk about XiXML “With VixML you can create interactive experiences without being a developer.” http://vixml.com Eric shares a few other platforms: Phonegap “an open source development tool for building fast, easy mobile apps with JavaScript.” http://phonegap.com jQTouch “A jQuery plugin with native animations, auto list navigation, and default application styles for Mobile WebKit browsers like iPhone, G1, and Pre” http://www.jqtouch.com Craig answers the question, “What would you say to designers who want to get started creating an app?” Alan plugs the Action Method Online, the coolest productivity solution from Behance. It couples the mobility & usefulness while away AND in-front of your computer. http://www.actionmethod.com Craig shares an iTunes extension that tags songs with color. This is similar to what Craig was referring to: http://www.crayonroom.com/moody.php Visit Craig online at http://www.craigbirchler.com Tweet This Post  In issue #30, we meet the Indianapolis-based Interaction Designer, Craig Birchler who is crazy about apps. | duration 54:54 craigbirchler.com | Follow Craig on Twitter Episode 30 Topics: Craig defines the role of an Interaction designer as: “the cognitive side of the same process that a UI designer goes through…“ IxD covers a broad range of design. It crosses into UI, Industrial Design, Usability while also touching on behavior. Alan talks about poopstream.com , a Twitter mashup that pulls bathroom talk from Twitter and extrudes it into the stream. (thanks for your “back-end”, Dustin Rasener) Craig talks about his tiny little simple app www.isnewontv.com , where he pulls TV listing data. It was an experiment in simplicity. Thomas Friedman said the World is Becoming Flat , so build an app that does one thing. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_World_Is_Flat We talk about the Apple SDK and getting your app into the app store. Craig talks about (Working Title) Gramr, an application that Craig is developing with Christian Beck and Chatree Campiranon.  One past project was www.folktraditions.com . The core idea of Gramr is for people to communicate using images. — To shift the paradigm of how people speak with each other. Craig takes us through the history and speedbumps experienced during discovery, design and development of Gramr. Eric shares an article from The Guardian — only 8 steps to create an iPhone app. We all talk about XiXML “With VixML you can create interactive experiences without being a developer.” http://vixml.com Eric shares a few other platforms: Phonegap “an open source development tool for building fast, easy mobile apps with JavaScript.” http://phonegap.com jQTouch “A jQuery plugin with native animations, auto list navigation, and default application styles for Mobile WebKit browsers like iPhone, G1, and Pre” http://www.jqtouch.com Craig answers the question, “What would you say to designers who want to get started creating an app?” Alan plugs the Action Method Online, the coolest productivity solution from Behance. It couples the mobility & usefulness while away AND in-front of your computer. http://www.actionmethod.com Craig shares an iTunes extension that tags songs with color. This is similar to what Craig was referring to: http://www.crayonroom.com/moody.php Visit Craig online at http://www.craigbirchler.com Tweet This Post  tag:odeo.com,2009-07-15,24810231 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:54:30 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25247066-Craig-Freaking-Birchler-30-Is-this-how-you-build-an-app We meet the Indianapolis-based Interaction Designer, Craig Birchler who is crazy about apps. We meet the Indianapolis-based Interaction Designer, Craig Birchler who is crazy about apps. We meet the Indianapolis-based Interaction Designer, Craig Birchler who is crazy about apps. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-15,25247066 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:54:30 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast, iphone, Design, twitter, development http://odeo.com/episodes/24760495-Dustin-Curtis-29-Dear-American-Airlines In issue #29, we meet freelance designer Dustin Curtis and discuss the letter he wrote to American Airlines about his experience as an AA customer. We also hear what it’s like to be a intercontinental drifter-designer | duration 43:22 dustincurtis.com |  Dustin’s Blog | Dustin on Twitter The listener is encouraged to follow-along over on Dustin’s site: Dear American Airlines, the open letter The Supplement, a design comp by Dustin Dear Dustin Curtis, the response from an American Airlines designer The Follow-up {coming soon} Episode 29 topics: The American Airlines discussion The reply letter from an AA designer The fallout Dustin’s static site and the passion for writing great design articles Apps & links Supplemental Links : Expression Engine | www.expressionengine.com Almost.at | almost.at Passive Aggressive Notes | www.passiveaggressivenotes.com Typekit | typekit.com | blog.typekit.com Handcrafted CSS | handcraftedcss.com Unstoppable Robot Ninja | uns... In issue #29, we meet freelance designer Dustin Curtis and discuss the letter he wrote to American Airlines about his experience as an AA customer. We also hear what it’s like to be a intercontinental drifter-designer | duration 43:22 dustincurtis.com |  Dustin’s Blog | Dustin on Twitter The listener is encouraged to follow-along over on Dustin’s site: Dear American Airlines, the open letter The Supplement, a design comp by Dustin Dear Dustin Curtis, the response from an American Airlines designer The Follow-up {coming soon} Episode 29 topics: The American Airlines discussion The reply letter from an AA designer The fallout Dustin’s static site and the passion for writing great design articles Apps & links Supplemental Links : Expression Engine | www.expressionengine.com Almost.at | almost.at Passive Aggressive Notes | www.passiveaggressivenotes.com Typekit | typekit.com | blog.typekit.com Handcrafted CSS | handcraftedcss.com Unstoppable Robot Ninja | unstoppablerobotninja.com In issue #29, we meet freelance designer Dustin Curtis and discuss the letter he wrote to American Airlines about his experience as an AA customer. We also hear what it’s like to be a intercontinental drifter-designer | duration 43:22 dustincurtis.com |  Dustin’s Blog | Dustin on Twitter The listener is encouraged to follow-along over on Dustin’s site: Dear American Airlines, the open letter The Supplement, a design comp by Dustin Dear Dustin Curtis, the response from an American Airlines designer The Follow-up {coming soon} Episode 29 topics: The American Airlines discussion The reply letter from an AA designer The fallout Dustin’s static site and the passion for writing great design articles Apps & links Supplemental Links : Expression Engine | www.expressionengine.com Almost.at | almost.at Passive Aggressive Notes | www.passiveaggressivenotes.com Typekit | typekit.com | blog.typekit.com Handcrafted CSS | handcraftedcss.com Unstoppable Robot Ninja | unstoppablerobotninja.com tag:odeo.com,2009-07-06,24760495 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:56:41 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25247067-Dustin-Curtis-29-Dear-American-Airlines We meet freelance designer Dustin Curtis and discuss the letter he wrote to American Airlines about his experience as an AA customer. We also hear what it's like to be a continental drifter-designer. We meet freelance designer Dustin Curtis and discuss the letter he wrote to American Airlines about his experience as an AA customer. We also hear what it's like to be a continental drifter-designer. We meet freelance designer Dustin Curtis and discuss the letter he wrote to American Airlines about his experience as an AA customer. We also hear what it's like to be a continental drifter-designer. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-06,25247067 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:56:41 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24746016-Fireside-Chat-28-Flautist-Notes A rather strange podcast episode where hosts Alan and Eric were stood up by their  interviewee, and basically wing it. In this weeks Episode Alan and Eric talk about: Designers & Templates, Their hate for Lotus Notes, Fix Outlook Campaign and upcoming interview with Dave Greiner of Campaign Monitor, Fix Outlook Campaign/Email Standards Project and their history with Adobe Flash and the new Adobe Flash Catalyst | duration 28:40 Intro Song “The Step and the Walk” by: The Duke Spirit. Show notes provided by Johns Beharry Freelance Web/ Graphic Design We just started recording because I stopped the last recording because I stopped the last recording to totally hide the fact that I was talking about a stalker —- You’ve joined us on a rather strange podcast episode where Eric and I er ah, have been stood up by our interviewee this week. So this may or may not be released, this may become a bonus episode that we auction on ebay one day… For a dollar! There... A rather strange podcast episode where hosts Alan and Eric were stood up by their  interviewee, and basically wing it. In this weeks Episode Alan and Eric talk about: Designers & Templates, Their hate for Lotus Notes, Fix Outlook Campaign and upcoming interview with Dave Greiner of Campaign Monitor, Fix Outlook Campaign/Email Standards Project and their history with Adobe Flash and the new Adobe Flash Catalyst | duration 28:40 Intro Song “The Step and the Walk” by: The Duke Spirit. Show notes provided by Johns Beharry Freelance Web/ Graphic Design We just started recording because I stopped the last recording because I stopped the last recording to totally hide the fact that I was talking about a stalker —- You’ve joined us on a rather strange podcast episode where Eric and I er ah, have been stood up by our interviewee this week. So this may or may not be released, this may become a bonus episode that we auction on ebay one day… For a dollar! There’s a guy who did a cartoon cat, for sale on Ebay, for like 1 cent. And it was a basically a “Felix the cat” hand drawn cartoon and I went ahead and bought it and I never received it. I never like asked for it, but they were gonna email it to me but I was like.. ehh - Excuse me Sir, I specifically sent you a penny for your kitty cat drawing and I expect delivery. - So Eric what are you into right now? - Hmm.. You just wanna, like just roll with it - Ye - Or you wanna make this live and get somebody else on the phone? Or you just wanna make this into a fireside chat if you will? - We could do a fireside chat unless it’s not totally lame, you know? - You want me to go and get my banjo? - Do you have one? - No, I was kidding.. - Cause if you had one it’d be more awesome than not. - Well hang on Alan I’ll just get my flute and it will make this amazing.. - [Flute Music Interlude] - [Laugh] You have a flute! - No I don’t have a..no I don’t have anything - [Weird Noise from Alan] Flutes are horrible, you can’t like play cords on a flue and sing along with it – Its a solo instrument - Well umm I was thinking it might be interesting to talk about HTML templates. Because designers probably, don’t ever admits to using them but I’ve used them in the past. And the only times I’ve ever gotten burnt is when they’re.. Like designed, you know when they’re more like a sandbox type theme. You know when there’s nothing done to it, totally striped. Void of style. - Just like structure only, assemble. Here’s your thing it’s assembled now make it something. - Ye I’ve started with those before and quite successfully because, I’m pretty much defining everything going forward. I have in the past met with a client and really small, like no budget so I’m like I’ll knock something out for you real quick and I kid you not probably 3 times I’ve done that 3 times I’ve been burnt. There’s always something that needs to change and the way to change it takes forever cause its not meant to do that. Oh there’s no footer in-place.. You know there’s no way t attach the footer to the bottom cause its relaying on the container its in. You spend so much time tweaking and playing with someone else’s stuff that just like start over you know. - It never ever ever does save time, no matter what. I mean there’s a lot of very large template stores, I don’t if thats what you call them. Places you can buy endless numbers of templates for like $10 “Includes full layered Photoshop files”. - Who is making all this and selling it for $10. I haven’t done, hardly any freelance work my entire web design career. Its almost all been at work stuff right. Umm [clears thought] and if someone has one of these pre-bought templates of-course unless of course it’s one we make. Cause we make some but.. If they come to us with one of these whether they spent $500 on it or $15 on it. I’m looking at theme forest right now. These things are 15$! We always charge more. They never save time. It looks like all the work’s been done but… You know in reality if you have an idea for any custom layout that you wanna do and have full control over the way thats gonna look in the end you just gotta start with your own stuff. - Ye - Its all been built from the outside-in and if you want to do something with the bottom you’re just hosed and you. Sometimes you just either can’t or it’s just not worth the time and effort to completely redo all the other stuff around it to make that one thing work that you want. It’s a nightmare. - Ye it might almost be better if they say this is exactly what they want then take a screenshot and use it like a background. You know like a tracing image. - Ye you know if you’re literally using a template for its.. It’s a 5 page template fill in the 5 pages post it to my place you know. OK, That’d work but when we want all this, and start from this template. Noo! - I’ve had some people that were so trusting and didn’t care at all what I built and were still willing to pay. 1 client in particular at a company I worked for, they paid upwards $35,000 – $40,000 back in 2000 for basically for a dynamic site and it was driven by lotus notes, so it was like horrible and they were using this site for like 7 years I think. And I would contact them after leaving this company and was like hey if you ever want to redo this “Oh no were fine” and I finally went in and watch their process as they did it I was like you’re done with.. “How much do you pay a month for hosing?” “We pay 60$ a month for hosting” Ok you’re done. When i gave them a quote it was like super low to them. It was pretty good for me. they were the type to go we know nothing about computers we just want it to look good we wanna be able to mange it. So i was like WordPress lets do this. And in no time at all I had a signup form and they were as pleased as punch that they could use WordPress and host the thing for like $10 a month and just.. Easy. There’s not that many clients like that, who have you know see that steep price and have to pay that kind of thing and would almost bow down to anything you wanna build. - Not so much anymore most of those people have been through it 2 other times so I’ve cut it in half already. You know twice. You know.. Lotus. Lotus notes.. Seriously? - Ye they were like a note shop we worked for large firms and had like 30 notes developers on staff or something and it was more like application type development. But as many sites as they could sell they would with lootus notes back-end to manage their pages.. It was like really Bad.. - Wow… Because we have 1 particular client that sounds very similar to that type of company. And this dude sole responsibility is to email a comma separated value (CSV) document. Just a text document with data in it separated by commas. A really basic format of exchanging data. Email this to this email address – We’ll do the rest. We go in we check the email we pull it though the system we run it through this thing and it turns into a database and we put it into the store and all this crazy stuff update the inventory and all this. That 1 email he has to send he uses Lotus Notes for all their corporate email and it attaches this multipart header to ever message it sends that literally the regular email system cannot parse.. What is this? It just fails over and over again. I just can’t imagine using an entire site from Lotus Notes. - Its hot garbage thats what it is! - With the CMS type templates like WordPress and things like that, you know there’s thousands and thousands of themes out there and I would encourage anyone to use those as a stepping off point you know get a basic theme and start from there. Because you know if you do a WordPress theme form scratch you’re just good and you understand the thing so you’re proud and shouldn’t be listening to this right now. - You know thats completely different. A template is like completely different form a theme right. Because that thing we were talking about thats so painful is taken care of with a theme because the structure is already in-there and predefined and you just skinning it basically. And those you can always have control over at least with an advanced system like WordPress everything’s been thought out 2 or 3 times. You can put stuff wherever you want it’s totally different than a template. - I agree about the price, i have had people contact me. “Hey do you do custom Wordpress themes” and I’m like ye sure “Umm well I bought one for like 29$” and I’m thinking oh its horrible and I look at it and it’s the most awesome thing that I could never build. And I’m like what do you want done to it. - Well I just want to make it look like our site and I was so offended that I was just like yee.. I probably wouldn’t be good for that. I mean once I add up the. Ok maybe i will spend 10 hours on this or something and well that’s alot of money for them they wouldn’t of just bought just a 30$ theme if they wanted a real web designer to do something - Why wouldn’t they just use the kick-ass theme? - I don’t know they, they just wanted it customized. I think a lot of people when they buy something like that they want to make it look like they didn’t buy something like that. - Ye thats another problem with the you know .. Buying templates at a store. There could be plenty of other sites out there you really don’t know how many that look exactly like it. - Ye, which i guess if you’re not concerned about your brand I guess you know go for it. - I think thats the coolest part of a theme you know the same rule applies.. Umm but with a theme you always have some kind of control because it’s already been themed already. There’s stuff that comes with it you can change the colors, move stuff around, pick a new font-face, make it really tick it the top and skinny at the bottom and there you go it’s completely different and you can do it really fast. Thats what i did with my site on Square Space. I didn’t start with the developer template which is this raw thing you can style from scratch and which I’m gonna do eventually but I just picked one of their themes and then beat on it and changed it around it and switched all the switches they gave you and went into the custom CSS area and can’t even tell. The structure was good. It was a good theme made it look the way i wanted works great - Ye I mean you can tell people. You’re a designer and you can tell people that you did that. - I thought it was awesome. - Unless you want me to edit that out right now [laughs] - No, not at all. I had some douche bag send me an email from my site saying that they.. uh “we”. I don’t know who they are, so they said “I can’t believe” I call myself a designer. How could I say I’m a designer for using Square Space and bla bla bla. And of course the weeny didn’t leave his email or any information so you know it was just useless information. - [laughs] - Its completely ridiculous that someone who calls himself a designer can’t take a tool like WordPress or Moveable Type or Square Space or Django temples or anything and drive their own style into it with whatever. Whether it be script or artwork or CSS and design it doesn’t make it less designy if you start with a theme. - Ye, I mean if you stole it or they say don’t remove the credits or something like then thats another issue together. I mean like the CreativeXpert site there’s no way I could design that. I don’t have time to build a site like that so basically i just grabbed a theme and stuck it in there and I’ve tweaked it a little bit you know just changed the fonts what ever. - I whitnessed the change. I mean literally I was browsing around it looked one way. - As I was changing it?? - As you were changing it, I couldn’t load it then refreshed then “Ka-Pow!” it was competly different. - [laughs] I love that. - All theese sliders slide all the podcast all around, I was like holy crap! - I love that because its like you jsut never know whos’ gonna look at it but you always have that in your mind if someones there they’re gonan refresh now and see this now and thats just odd [Alan and Eric share laugh] - I just designed it* – That just happened! Page 8 - I just did that real quick all that Javascript that was me. That lttle sidebar that theme that is on the CretveXpert site I’m super happy with it but down in the footer done by someonelse I wasn’t gonna say that I did it. It’s just they have ads in the lower right and they have in the footer that if you remove it this is copyright bla bla bla message. I removed it just to see what’d happen and it just replace it with a bunch of hash garbage text and it probaly sent off some alarm. - Thats Aweosme! So when you took it out it just barfed all over the your page? - Ye… [If anyone has a way to hack that let me know] - You should be able to just do a “display none” on that badboy. - Well I was just thinking of changing the color at least. - Its a cool looking theme… - Its a wonderful theme! - I haven’t seen it on anyone else’s site so thats probably why [both share laugh] - Cause that German on the bottom says something rude, really really foul. - I’m offended! - Did you see I sent from the CX twitter account I sent, Dave at the email standards project. I guess Microsoft is ignoring web standards in Outlook 2010. - I saw they were using Word to generate the HTML - Ye so there’s a site “fixoutlook.org” if you tweet “fixoutlook.org” I guess your avatar is added to “fixoutlook .org” basically speaking up. - Did it? - I didn’t see if it was it took forever to load. Too many just too many images on there. - I did it too and uh, I looked for my big brother whites.. Didn’t see em. I think it’s a shame and it’s a awesome designed site and its a good thing to bring attention to.. Really we heard that. It’s funny that that’s a big deal now cause I think that everyone’s known that for quite a while. At least anyone who emails newsletters or announcements or ya know anything. And took people that were concerned about it. They’ve been making a stink about that for quite a while but I guess they don’t have anything else right? - Ye. It is an issue and I’m sure just because Microsoft corners the market with corporate enterprise email they’re gonna win. Thats why Campaign Monitor is the bomb. Oh.. My bad.. - Ye. - Soo.. Yes.. We can hopefully talk with him and an Adobe representative about Adobe Flash Catalyst which is a rapid prototyping Flash thing. - It looks pretty crazy awesome, maybe I’m too ingrained by the thought process and the workflow that i do everyday but I don’t quite get it. - I think.. Don’t you find with flash that there are some people and even some companies that are totally Flash.. All about the Flash and Flash this Flash that. But I haven’t been with any of these companies. I mean I learnt Flash back in 2000, 2001, 2002. And didn’t deal with it at all since then. I guess because some of our corporate clients that I’ve worked with they just didn’t really.. We kinda steered away from it so.. Sad but… - It certainly seems like an amazingly powerful thing to do all sorts of ridiculous stuff right? - Ye - I haven’t had to work with it much either. I learnt it back then too. Maybe around the same time 2001 stuff like that. And I even built a whole site in it. And you know many many times to myself I muttered it shouldn’t be this hard. - Ye, oh ye! - Action script you want me to write action script - Once you figured it out doing it all on the time line and opening another timeline and then they go. You know flash developers really should do it in Action Script and just put one key frame on the timeline. So what’s Action Script? What? You want me to learn that? - So I wanna make stuff pretty! - And quickly mind you. So thats why I never used Flash. So back to that flash catalyst interview. - Woops - No I would like to be told otherwise because I’m sure if you can drag and drop. And I know that’s what its about you can do some like rapid drag drop this form element here and add a little bit of code. And you hand it over to your developer and they do their work. And i guess it’s suppose to work better.. Faster. - I guess it’s just like that right you layout some type of thing. The beauty of it is that it could be anything cause you’re not using a code-base to build this all visual stuff. And you put this thing together whether it be this little miniature app for phone or app for a company intranet or whatever it is. Put in those basic interactions and stuff and I think you give it to a Flex developer and they can literally take that file into their programing environment and continue where you left out without having to lookup any IDs or figure out any bits, they just, Go! - Sounds incredible! - Now Flex is another thing I don’t quite understand so maybe we can talk about that too. Ye - I’m sure they’ll know. - [Music Interlude] - I went searching and used Wakoopa. Have you ever seen that before? - I haven’t. - Ok, it’s thing. Really creepy actually, you put this thing in your toolbar and it just logs the applications you use and for how long. - You put it in Firefox? - No it runs on OSX there’s a Window’s version as well. It just runs in the toolbar and the taskbar in Windows. So this awesome RSS Reader I found, cause it’s a cool way to find software and stuff like that but it’s called Snackr. - Is it an iPhone App? - No it’s not an iPhone app but it’s another cool club type of app. It’s an Adobe Air App. It’s kinda a half and half type of club. A lot of people dig this look and work and they’re small and all that. But then the other half of the people say that they’re a RAM hogging stupid apps once you build on it. I think Airs really cool. But it’s called Snackr the flickr way (without an e). And it’s an awesome RSS Reader that runs on the right side of one of your screens. And you tell it which screen to use and all you have to do is have a feed in your clipboard and it adds it. - Thats cool - Really Easy to keep a lot of feeds and keep a lot of information. But it’s not in my browser shortcut bar or in my email. I don’t want feeds in my email you know. Does that freak you out? Where do you keep your feeds? - Honestly I don’t follow a lot of feeds. I use uh.. I call it my peripheral brain but bookmark it. Ah NetVibes that’s what I use! - Ahh - But I don’t use it that often because it’s kinda overwhelming sometimes. Like “You have 2000 unread” thing and I’m like ahh. - Ye I hate stuff that tell you how many things you have to read. So you have it on the side and if you take a mini break it’s right there you see something interesting you click on it. It’s just like a nice little info treat. - Snack-R - Snackr it’s awesome, but you know if you don’t dig on feeds then it’s really unimportant but you know I just think there’s just a great resource for you know creative people to have all of these you know whether inspirational you know photography or design, product design, architecture, typography, graphic design, illustration all of that stuff. It’s just so much free information just for the taking without letting it all go. I just didn’t want it in my email or in my browser or all my other places so I thought Snackr was awesome and it let me subscribe to a steaming load of Feeds and I don’t have them in my stuff anywhere just show up when i want them to and they’re off the right side there. You should try it. - Ye that’s something I need to do. - That’s where i get all those awesome links you’re always talking about. - If I just subscribe to your life stream basically I’m done. - Finished, problem solved. - Thank you for listening to Episode 28 of CreativeXpert. Sorry we didn’t have the interview part this week but stay tuned for next weeks episode which should be right on track. Now. Go do something Creative! Lotus Notes – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_Lotus_Notes http://wordpress.org/ http://moveabletype.org/ http://djangoproject.com/ - http://fixoutlook.org/ http://www.email-standards.org/ http://campaignmonitor.com/ - http://wakoopa.com/ http://snackr.net/ http://www.adobe.com/products/air/ - http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/flashcatalyst/ A rather strange podcast episode where hosts Alan and Eric were stood up by their  interviewee, and basically wing it. In this weeks Episode Alan and Eric talk about: Designers & Templates, Their hate for Lotus Notes, Fix Outlook Campaign and upcoming interview with Dave Greiner of Campaign Monitor, Fix Outlook Campaign/Email Standards Project and their history with Adobe Flash and the new Adobe Flash Catalyst | duration 28:40 Intro Song “The Step and the Walk” by: The Duke Spirit. Show notes provided by Johns Beharry Freelance Web/ Graphic Design We just started recording because I stopped the last recording because I stopped the last recording to totally hide the fact that I was talking about a stalker —- You’ve joined us on a rather strange podcast episode where Eric and I er ah, have been stood up by our interviewee this week. So this may or may not be released, this may become a bonus episode that we auction on ebay one day… For a dollar! There’s a guy who did a cartoon cat, for sale on Ebay, for like 1 cent. And it was a basically a “Felix the cat” hand drawn cartoon and I went ahead and bought it and I never received it. I never like asked for it, but they were gonna email it to me but I was like.. ehh - Excuse me Sir, I specifically sent you a penny for your kitty cat drawing and I expect delivery. - So Eric what are you into right now? - Hmm.. You just wanna, like just roll with it - Ye - Or you wanna make this live and get somebody else on the phone? Or you just wanna make this into a fireside chat if you will? - We could do a fireside chat unless it’s not totally lame, you know? - You want me to go and get my banjo? - Do you have one? - No, I was kidding.. - Cause if you had one it’d be more awesome than not. - Well hang on Alan I’ll just get my flute and it will make this amazing.. - [Flute Music Interlude] - [Laugh] You have a flute! - No I don’t have a..no I don’t have anything - [Weird Noise from Alan] Flutes are horrible, you can’t like play cords on a flue and sing along with it – Its a solo instrument - Well umm I was thinking it might be interesting to talk about HTML templates. Because designers probably, don’t ever admits to using them but I’ve used them in the past. And the only times I’ve ever gotten burnt is when they’re.. Like designed, you know when they’re more like a sandbox type theme. You know when there’s nothing done to it, totally striped. Void of style. - Just like structure only, assemble. Here’s your thing it’s assembled now make it something. - Ye I’ve started with those before and quite successfully because, I’m pretty much defining everything going forward. I have in the past met with a client and really small, like no budget so I’m like I’ll knock something out for you real quick and I kid you not probably 3 times I’ve done that 3 times I’ve been burnt. There’s always something that needs to change and the way to change it takes forever cause its not meant to do that. Oh there’s no footer in-place.. You know there’s no way t attach the footer to the bottom cause its relaying on the container its in. You spend so much time tweaking and playing with someone else’s stuff that just like start over you know. - It never ever ever does save time, no matter what. I mean there’s a lot of very large template stores, I don’t if thats what you call them. Places you can buy endless numbers of templates for like $10 “Includes full layered Photoshop files”. - Who is making all this and selling it for $10. I haven’t done, hardly any freelance work my entire web design career. Its almost all been at work stuff right. Umm [clears thought] and if someone has one of these pre-bought templates of-course unless of course it’s one we make. Cause we make some but.. If they come to us with one of these whether they spent $500 on it or $15 on it. I’m looking at theme forest right now. These things are 15$! We always charge more. They never save time. It looks like all the work’s been done but… You know in reality if you have an idea for any custom layout that you wanna do and have full control over the way thats gonna look in the end you just gotta start with your own stuff. - Ye - Its all been built from the outside-in and if you want to do something with the bottom you’re just hosed and you. Sometimes you just either can’t or it’s just not worth the time and effort to completely redo all the other stuff around it to make that one thing work that you want. It’s a nightmare. - Ye it might almost be better if they say this is exactly what they want then take a screenshot and use it like a background. You know like a tracing image. - Ye you know if you’re literally using a template for its.. It’s a 5 page template fill in the 5 pages post it to my place you know. OK, That’d work but when we want all this, and start from this template. Noo! - I’ve had some people that were so trusting and didn’t care at all what I built and were still willing to pay. 1 client in particular at a company I worked for, they paid upwards $35,000 – $40,000 back in 2000 for basically for a dynamic site and it was driven by lotus notes, so it was like horrible and they were using this site for like 7 years I think. And I would contact them after leaving this company and was like hey if you ever want to redo this “Oh no were fine” and I finally went in and watch their process as they did it I was like you’re done with.. “How much do you pay a month for hosing?” “We pay 60$ a month for hosting” Ok you’re done. When i gave them a quote it was like super low to them. It was pretty good for me. they were the type to go we know nothing about computers we just want it to look good we wanna be able to mange it. So i was like WordPress lets do this. And in no time at all I had a signup form and they were as pleased as punch that they could use WordPress and host the thing for like $10 a month and just.. Easy. There’s not that many clients like that, who have you know see that steep price and have to pay that kind of thing and would almost bow down to anything you wanna build. - Not so much anymore most of those people have been through it 2 other times so I’ve cut it in half already. You know twice. You know.. Lotus. Lotus notes.. Seriously? - Ye they were like a note shop we worked for large firms and had like 30 notes developers on staff or something and it was more like application type development. But as many sites as they could sell they would with lootus notes back-end to manage their pages.. It was like really Bad.. - Wow… Because we have 1 particular client that sounds very similar to that type of company. And this dude sole responsibility is to email a comma separated value (CSV) document. Just a text document with data in it separated by commas. A really basic format of exchanging data. Email this to this email address – We’ll do the rest. We go in we check the email we pull it though the system we run it through this thing and it turns into a database and we put it into the store and all this crazy stuff update the inventory and all this. That 1 email he has to send he uses Lotus Notes for all their corporate email and it attaches this multipart header to ever message it sends that literally the regular email system cannot parse.. What is this? It just fails over and over again. I just can’t imagine using an entire site from Lotus Notes. - Its hot garbage thats what it is! - With the CMS type templates like WordPress and things like that, you know there’s thousands and thousands of themes out there and I would encourage anyone to use those as a stepping off point you know get a basic theme and start from there. Because you know if you do a WordPress theme form scratch you’re just good and you understand the thing so you’re proud and shouldn’t be listening to this right now. - You know thats completely different. A template is like completely different form a theme right. Because that thing we were talking about thats so painful is taken care of with a theme because the structure is already in-there and predefined and you just skinning it basically. And those you can always have control over at least with an advanced system like WordPress everything’s been thought out 2 or 3 times. You can put stuff wherever you want it’s totally different than a template. - I agree about the price, i have had people contact me. “Hey do you do custom Wordpress themes” and I’m like ye sure “Umm well I bought one for like 29$” and I’m thinking oh its horrible and I look at it and it’s the most awesome thing that I could never build. And I’m like what do you want done to it. - Well I just want to make it look like our site and I was so offended that I was just like yee.. I probably wouldn’t be good for that. I mean once I add up the. Ok maybe i will spend 10 hours on this or something and well that’s alot of money for them they wouldn’t of just bought just a 30$ theme if they wanted a real web designer to do something - Why wouldn’t they just use the kick-ass theme? - I don’t know they, they just wanted it customized. I think a lot of people when they buy something like that they want to make it look like they didn’t buy something like that. - Ye thats another problem with the you know .. Buying templates at a store. There could be plenty of other sites out there you really don’t know how many that look exactly like it. - Ye, which i guess if you’re not concerned about your brand I guess you know go for it. - I think thats the coolest part of a theme you know the same rule applies.. Umm but with a theme you always have some kind of control because it’s already been themed already. There’s stuff that comes with it you can change the colors, move stuff around, pick a new font-face, make it really tick it the top and skinny at the bottom and there you go it’s completely different and you can do it really fast. Thats what i did with my site on Square Space. I didn’t start with the developer template which is this raw thing you can style from scratch and which I’m gonna do eventually but I just picked one of their themes and then beat on it and changed it around it and switched all the switches they gave you and went into the custom CSS area and can’t even tell. The structure was good. It was a good theme made it look the way i wanted works great - Ye I mean you can tell people. You’re a designer and you can tell people that you did that. - I thought it was awesome. - Unless you want me to edit that out right now [laughs] - No, not at all. I had some douche bag send me an email from my site saying that they.. uh “we”. I don’t know who they are, so they said “I can’t believe” I call myself a designer. How could I say I’m a designer for using Square Space and bla bla bla. And of course the weeny didn’t leave his email or any information so you know it was just useless information. - [laughs] - Its completely ridiculous that someone who calls himself a designer can’t take a tool like WordPress or Moveable Type or Square Space or Django temples or anything and drive their own style into it with whatever. Whether it be script or artwork or CSS and design it doesn’t make it less designy if you start with a theme. - Ye, I mean if you stole it or they say don’t remove the credits or something like then thats another issue together. I mean like the CreativeXpert site there’s no way I could design that. I don’t have time to build a site like that so basically i just grabbed a theme and stuck it in there and I’ve tweaked it a little bit you know just changed the fonts what ever. - I whitnessed the change. I mean literally I was browsing around it looked one way. - As I was changing it?? - As you were changing it, I couldn’t load it then refreshed then “Ka-Pow!” it was competly different. - [laughs] I love that. - All theese sliders slide all the podcast all around, I was like holy crap! - I love that because its like you jsut never know whos’ gonna look at it but you always have that in your mind if someones there they’re gonan refresh now and see this now and thats just odd [Alan and Eric share laugh] - I just designed it* – That just happened! Page 8 - I just did that real quick all that Javascript that was me. That lttle sidebar that theme that is on the CretveXpert site I’m super happy with it but down in the footer done by someonelse I wasn’t gonna say that I did it. It’s just they have ads in the lower right and they have in the footer that if you remove it this is copyright bla bla bla message. I removed it just to see what’d happen and it just replace it with a bunch of hash garbage text and it probaly sent off some alarm. - Thats Aweosme! So when you took it out it just barfed all over the your page? - Ye… [If anyone has a way to hack that let me know] - You should be able to just do a “display none” on that badboy. - Well I was just thinking of changing the color at least. - Its a cool looking theme… - Its a wonderful theme! - I haven’t seen it on anyone else’s site so thats probably why [both share laugh] - Cause that German on the bottom says something rude, really really foul. - I’m offended! - Did you see I sent from the CX twitter account I sent, Dave at the email standards project. I guess Microsoft is ignoring web standards in Outlook 2010. - I saw they were using Word to generate the HTML - Ye so there’s a site “fixoutlook.org” if you tweet “fixoutlook.org” I guess your avatar is added to “fixoutlook .org” basically speaking up. - Did it? - I didn’t see if it was it took forever to load. Too many just too many images on there. - I did it too and uh, I looked for my big brother whites.. Didn’t see em. I think it’s a shame and it’s a awesome designed site and its a good thing to bring attention to.. Really we heard that. It’s funny that that’s a big deal now cause I think that everyone’s known that for quite a while. At least anyone who emails newsletters or announcements or ya know anything. And took people that were concerned about it. They’ve been making a stink about that for quite a while but I guess they don’t have anything else right? - Ye. It is an issue and I’m sure just because Microsoft corners the market with corporate enterprise email they’re gonna win. Thats why Campaign Monitor is the bomb. Oh.. My bad.. - Ye. - Soo.. Yes.. We can hopefully talk with him and an Adobe representative about Adobe Flash Catalyst which is a rapid prototyping Flash thing. - It looks pretty crazy awesome, maybe I’m too ingrained by the thought process and the workflow that i do everyday but I don’t quite get it. - I think.. Don’t you find with flash that there are some people and even some companies that are totally Flash.. All about the Flash and Flash this Flash that. But I haven’t been with any of these companies. I mean I learnt Flash back in 2000, 2001, 2002. And didn’t deal with it at all since then. I guess because some of our corporate clients that I’ve worked with they just didn’t really.. We kinda steered away from it so.. Sad but… - It certainly seems like an amazingly powerful thing to do all sorts of ridiculous stuff right? - Ye - I haven’t had to work with it much either. I learnt it back then too. Maybe around the same time 2001 stuff like that. And I even built a whole site in it. And you know many many times to myself I muttered it shouldn’t be this hard. - Ye, oh ye! - Action script you want me to write action script - Once you figured it out doing it all on the time line and opening another timeline and then they go. You know flash developers really should do it in Action Script and just put one key frame on the timeline. So what’s Action Script? What? You want me to learn that? - So I wanna make stuff pretty! - And quickly mind you. So thats why I never used Flash. So back to that flash catalyst interview. - Woops - No I would like to be told otherwise because I’m sure if you can drag and drop. And I know that’s what its about you can do some like rapid drag drop this form element here and add a little bit of code. And you hand it over to your developer and they do their work. And i guess it’s suppose to work better.. Faster. - I guess it’s just like that right you layout some type of thing. The beauty of it is that it could be anything cause you’re not using a code-base to build this all visual stuff. And you put this thing together whether it be this little miniature app for phone or app for a company intranet or whatever it is. Put in those basic interactions and stuff and I think you give it to a Flex developer and they can literally take that file into their programing environment and continue where you left out without having to lookup any IDs or figure out any bits, they just, Go! - Sounds incredible! - Now Flex is another thing I don’t quite understand so maybe we can talk about that too. Ye - I’m sure they’ll know. - [Music Interlude] - I went searching and used Wakoopa. Have you ever seen that before? - I haven’t. - Ok, it’s thing. Really creepy actually, you put this thing in your toolbar and it just logs the applications you use and for how long. - You put it in Firefox? - No it runs on OSX there’s a Window’s version as well. It just runs in the toolbar and the taskbar in Windows. So this awesome RSS Reader I found, cause it’s a cool way to find software and stuff like that but it’s called Snackr. - Is it an iPhone App? - No it’s not an iPhone app but it’s another cool club type of app. It’s an Adobe Air App. It’s kinda a half and half type of club. A lot of people dig this look and work and they’re small and all that. But then the other half of the people say that they’re a RAM hogging stupid apps once you build on it. I think Airs really cool. But it’s called Snackr the flickr way (without an e). And it’s an awesome RSS Reader that runs on the right side of one of your screens. And you tell it which screen to use and all you have to do is have a feed in your clipboard and it adds it. - Thats cool - Really Easy to keep a lot of feeds and keep a lot of information. But it’s not in my browser shortcut bar or in my email. I don’t want feeds in my email you know. Does that freak you out? Where do you keep your feeds? - Honestly I don’t follow a lot of feeds. I use uh.. I call it my peripheral brain but bookmark it. Ah NetVibes that’s what I use! - Ahh - But I don’t use it that often because it’s kinda overwhelming sometimes. Like “You have 2000 unread” thing and I’m like ahh. - Ye I hate stuff that tell you how many things you have to read. So you have it on the side and if you take a mini break it’s right there you see something interesting you click on it. It’s just like a nice little info treat. - Snack-R - Snackr it’s awesome, but you know if you don’t dig on feeds then it’s really unimportant but you know I just think there’s just a great resource for you know creative people to have all of these you know whether inspirational you know photography or design, product design, architecture, typography, graphic design, illustration all of that stuff. It’s just so much free information just for the taking without letting it all go. I just didn’t want it in my email or in my browser or all my other places so I thought Snackr was awesome and it let me subscribe to a steaming load of Feeds and I don’t have them in my stuff anywhere just show up when i want them to and they’re off the right side there. You should try it. - Ye that’s something I need to do. - That’s where i get all those awesome links you’re always talking about. - If I just subscribe to your life stream basically I’m done. - Finished, problem solved. - Thank you for listening to Episode 28 of CreativeXpert. Sorry we didn’t have the interview part this week but stay tuned for next weeks episode which should be right on track. Now. Go do something Creative! Lotus Notes – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_Lotus_Notes http://wordpress.org/ http://moveabletype.org/ http://djangoproject.com/ - http://fixoutlook.org/ http://www.email-standards.org/ http://campaignmonitor.com/ - http://wakoopa.com/ http://snackr.net/ http://www.adobe.com/products/air/ - http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/flashcatalyst/ tag:odeo.com,2009-06-28,24746016 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:24:17 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25247068-Fireside-Chat-28-Flautist-Notes This week: Designers & Templates, Their hate for Lotus Notes, Fix Outlook Campaign and upcoming interview with Dave Greiner of Campaign Monitor, Fix Outlook Campaign/Email Standards Project and their history with Adobe Flash and the new Adobe Flash Catalyst This week: Designers & Templates, Their hate for Lotus Notes, Fix Outlook Campaign and upcoming interview with Dave Greiner of Campaign Monitor, Fix Outlook Campaign/Email Standards Project and their history with Adobe Flash and the new Adobe Flash Catalyst This week: Designers & Templates, Their hate for Lotus Notes, Fix Outlook Campaign and upcoming interview with Dave Greiner of Campaign Monitor, Fix Outlook Campaign/Email Standards Project and their history with Adobe Flash and the new Adobe Flash Catalyst tag:odeo.com,2009-06-28,25247068 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:24:17 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24746017-Jeremy-Keith-27-Still-Brighton-at-3am In issue #27, we keep Jeremy Keith awake at 3am, discussing Clearleft, Javascript, Huffduffer, Microformats and Salter Cane. | duration 68:41 Jeremy’s site: http://adactio.com |  Jeremy’s Baby: http://huffduffer.com |  Jeremy on Twitter @adactio Episode 27 topics: It’s really true — we spoke with Jeremy at 3am, Brighton time! Jeremy is one of the founders of Clearleft (www.clearleft.com), titled “Agent of the New”. He uses Text Mate for markup & javascript and CSS Edit for CSS work. Jeremy talks about how he got into working with Javascript and Dom Scripting, which led to writing the book “Dom Scripting“.  {Eric calls the book “The default kit for learning about the Document Object Model”} We go further in-depth on javascript, and how cool it really can be. Jeremy tells us all about Huffduffer and how he built this awesome site. Microformats, Hcard, Vcard and other machine code. We hear how the band Salter Cane came tog... In issue #27, we keep Jeremy Keith awake at 3am, discussing Clearleft, Javascript, Huffduffer, Microformats and Salter Cane. | duration 68:41 Jeremy’s site: http://adactio.com |  Jeremy’s Baby: http://huffduffer.com |  Jeremy on Twitter @adactio Episode 27 topics: It’s really true — we spoke with Jeremy at 3am, Brighton time! Jeremy is one of the founders of Clearleft (www.clearleft.com), titled “Agent of the New”. He uses Text Mate for markup & javascript and CSS Edit for CSS work. Jeremy talks about how he got into working with Javascript and Dom Scripting, which led to writing the book “Dom Scripting“.  {Eric calls the book “The default kit for learning about the Document Object Model”} We go further in-depth on javascript, and how cool it really can be. Jeremy tells us all about Huffduffer and how he built this awesome site. Microformats, Hcard, Vcard and other machine code. We hear how the band Salter Cane came together. You’ll also hear them sprinkled throughout this episode {The beginning and the end in particular} Special thanks to Salter Cane for the songs LONG GONE and WE ARE DAVID. Salter Cane (C) 2006 Black Ship Records Also thanks to Fanfarlo for such an awesome album! Visit Fanfarlo at www.fanfarlo.com In issue #27, we keep Jeremy Keith awake at 3am, discussing Clearleft, Javascript, Huffduffer, Microformats and Salter Cane. | duration 68:41 Jeremy’s site: http://adactio.com |  Jeremy’s Baby: http://huffduffer.com |  Jeremy on Twitter @adactio Episode 27 topics: It’s really true — we spoke with Jeremy at 3am, Brighton time! Jeremy is one of the founders of Clearleft (www.clearleft.com), titled “Agent of the New”. He uses Text Mate for markup & javascript and CSS Edit for CSS work. Jeremy talks about how he got into working with Javascript and Dom Scripting, which led to writing the book “Dom Scripting“.  {Eric calls the book “The default kit for learning about the Document Object Model”} We go further in-depth on javascript, and how cool it really can be. Jeremy tells us all about Huffduffer and how he built this awesome site. Microformats, Hcard, Vcard and other machine code. We hear how the band Salter Cane came together. You’ll also hear them sprinkled throughout this episode {The beginning and the end in particular} Special thanks to Salter Cane for the songs LONG GONE and WE ARE DAVID. Salter Cane (C) 2006 Black Ship Records Also thanks to Fanfarlo for such an awesome album! Visit Fanfarlo at www.fanfarlo.com tag:odeo.com,2009-06-22,24746017 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:45:55 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25247069-Jeremy-Keith-27-Still-Brighton-at-3am In issue #27, we keep Jeremy Keith awake at 3am, discussing Clearleft, Javascript, Huffduffer, Microformats and Salter Cane. In issue #27, we keep Jeremy Keith awake at 3am, discussing Clearleft, Javascript, Huffduffer, Microformats and Salter Cane. In issue #27, we keep Jeremy Keith awake at 3am, discussing Clearleft, Javascript, Huffduffer, Microformats and Salter Cane. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-22,25247069 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:45:55 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24709053-The-Death-of-IE6-%E2%80%93-Feedback-Needed We’re planning a special funeral service for the death of IE6. Please record a short message to be played at the service, by calling 206-339-7746. Speak openly and candidly about your love for this once great browser. Also give us your name and a quick shout-out for your site. rather email us? We’re planning a special funeral service for the death of IE6. Please record a short message to be played at the service, by calling 206-339-7746. Speak openly and candidly about your love for this once great browser. Also give us your name and a quick shout-out for your site. rather email us? We’re planning a special funeral service for the death of IE6. Please record a short message to be played at the service, by calling 206-339-7746. Speak openly and candidly about your love for this once great browser. Also give us your name and a quick shout-out for your site. rather email us? tag:odeo.com,2009-06-15,24709053 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:53:45 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast, News http://odeo.com/episodes/24705716-Eric-Freaking-Meyer-26 In issue #26, we speak with Eric Freaking Meyer about CSS, Web Standards, Google IO, the Death of IE6, Javascript and the web as a platform. | duration 62:54 We kick-off the show in a most-unusual way this week. Intro topics include: neckbeards, mouthbreathing, stunt boots and Google Wave. It’s clear that we {co-hosts} are going to have a blast on future episodes. Keep track of all things Eric Meyer at http://meyerweb.com Follow Eric on Twitter @meyerweb Get more information on An Event Apart at aneventapart.com Episode 26 topics: Why Web Standards are important Google I/O Conference stuff, including Google Wave + Google O3D View the Google Wave presentation on our site… The future death of the browser plug-in Death to IE6. HOO. RAY. CSS3, HTML 5 + delivering experiences for HTML 5 using Javascript Javascript over the years: from hack to commonplace awesomeness The web as a platform to build-on and the future is now Q/A Time: Clinton Christian | @pygeek HTML 5 makes it e... In issue #26, we speak with Eric Freaking Meyer about CSS, Web Standards, Google IO, the Death of IE6, Javascript and the web as a platform. | duration 62:54 We kick-off the show in a most-unusual way this week. Intro topics include: neckbeards, mouthbreathing, stunt boots and Google Wave. It’s clear that we {co-hosts} are going to have a blast on future episodes. Keep track of all things Eric Meyer at http://meyerweb.com Follow Eric on Twitter @meyerweb Get more information on An Event Apart at aneventapart.com Episode 26 topics: Why Web Standards are important Google I/O Conference stuff, including Google Wave + Google O3D View the Google Wave presentation on our site… The future death of the browser plug-in Death to IE6. HOO. RAY. CSS3, HTML 5 + delivering experiences for HTML 5 using Javascript Javascript over the years: from hack to commonplace awesomeness The web as a platform to build-on and the future is now Q/A Time: Clinton Christian | @pygeek HTML 5 makes it easier to design good websites. However, browsers incompatible with these new standards are still largely in use –  making work for us designers difficult. Despite it’s recent popularization, how far from now do you think we are from practical use of these new standards? Jerrod Enders | @jenders More and more companies are outsourcing the majority of their development to Indian companies these days.  It appears to me that most of them are not producing the kind of semantic markup and separation of content and presentation that has become a given to us in the U.S.  It’s pretty rare these days to find a web development company that doesn’t at least understand the benefits of this approach. Have you worked with any of these companies, and if so, what has your experience been?  Do you know if there is the same effort going on over there as there has in the U.S. over the last 7 years or so? Heidi Cool | @hacool How do you sell naysayers on the importance of Web standards? Too many people poo-poo the idea.  These are the same peeps who think tables are better than CSS and shiny design is more important than content and intuitive user interfaces. Michael Packer | @sTmykal What’s your take on naming conventions for css ID and class selectors?  I try to push the concept of naming a class or ID as it relates to the form and function of the object – describing the object and implying its use within the CSS in order make the CSS document meaningful for whom ever might read the document. It beats the heck out of cryptic names such as “menu” or “left column”. I’ll explain briefly…. When we want to describe a visual layout of three vertical columns, laid out left to right in the browser view port, we’re tempted to class them as “containerOne”, “container Two” and “container Three”. This sucks. But really – that does nothing for the value of the content. It doesn’t describe importance or weight of the content contained in the columns. So I suggest calling the containers “container Primary”, “container Secondary”, “container Tertiary”. This way we know what’s important and how to describe the container and its contents in the CSS. When describing visual order, we should use “first”, “second”, and “third”. And then finally, when we need to describe numeric order, as in a set of data, THEN we should use “one”, “two”, and “three”. It’s this attention to detail and depth of knowledge of the content that can allow us to more accurately provide meaning to our CSS. At least that’s my belief. I was curious on his take on this level of thought. In issue #26, we speak with Eric Freaking Meyer about CSS, Web Standards, Google IO, the Death of IE6, Javascript and the web as a platform. | duration 62:54 We kick-off the show in a most-unusual way this week. Intro topics include: neckbeards, mouthbreathing, stunt boots and Google Wave. It’s clear that we {co-hosts} are going to have a blast on future episodes. Keep track of all things Eric Meyer at http://meyerweb.com Follow Eric on Twitter @meyerweb Get more information on An Event Apart at aneventapart.com Episode 26 topics: Why Web Standards are important Google I/O Conference stuff, including Google Wave + Google O3D View the Google Wave presentation on our site… The future death of the browser plug-in Death to IE6. HOO. RAY. CSS3, HTML 5 + delivering experiences for HTML 5 using Javascript Javascript over the years: from hack to commonplace awesomeness The web as a platform to build-on and the future is now Q/A Time: Clinton Christian | @pygeek HTML 5 makes it easier to design good websites. However, browsers incompatible with these new standards are still largely in use –  making work for us designers difficult. Despite it’s recent popularization, how far from now do you think we are from practical use of these new standards? Jerrod Enders | @jenders More and more companies are outsourcing the majority of their development to Indian companies these days.  It appears to me that most of them are not producing the kind of semantic markup and separation of content and presentation that has become a given to us in the U.S.  It’s pretty rare these days to find a web development company that doesn’t at least understand the benefits of this approach. Have you worked with any of these companies, and if so, what has your experience been?  Do you know if there is the same effort going on over there as there has in the U.S. over the last 7 years or so? Heidi Cool | @hacool How do you sell naysayers on the importance of Web standards? Too many people poo-poo the idea.  These are the same peeps who think tables are better than CSS and shiny design is more important than content and intuitive user interfaces. Michael Packer | @sTmykal What’s your take on naming conventions for css ID and class selectors?  I try to push the concept of naming a class or ID as it relates to the form and function of the object – describing the object and implying its use within the CSS in order make the CSS document meaningful for whom ever might read the document. It beats the heck out of cryptic names such as “menu” or “left column”. I’ll explain briefly…. When we want to describe a visual layout of three vertical columns, laid out left to right in the browser view port, we’re tempted to class them as “containerOne”, “container Two” and “container Three”. This sucks. But really – that does nothing for the value of the content. It doesn’t describe importance or weight of the content contained in the columns. So I suggest calling the containers “container Primary”, “container Secondary”, “container Tertiary”. This way we know what’s important and how to describe the container and its contents in the CSS. When describing visual order, we should use “first”, “second”, and “third”. And then finally, when we need to describe numeric order, as in a set of data, THEN we should use “one”, “two”, and “three”. It’s this attention to detail and depth of knowledge of the content that can allow us to more accurately provide meaning to our CSS. At least that’s my belief. I was curious on his take on this level of thought. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-14,24705716 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:01:08 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25247070-Eric-Freaking-Meyer-26 In issue #26, we speak with Eric Freaking Meyer about CSS, Web Standards, Google IO, Death of IE6, Javascript and the web as a platform. Cheers! In issue #26, we speak with Eric Freaking Meyer about CSS, Web Standards, Google IO, Death of IE6, Javascript and the web as a platform. Cheers! In issue #26, we speak with Eric Freaking Meyer about CSS, Web Standards, Google IO, Death of IE6, Javascript and the web as a platform. Cheers! tag:odeo.com,2009-06-14,25247070 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:01:08 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast, javascript, css, standards, ie6 http://odeo.com/episodes/24665399-A-New-Perspective-25-meet-greet In issue #25, we announce our plans for the new season, and we introduce the new co-host, Eric Anderson. | duration 23:16 Esquareda's Winning Grin Eric comes to CreativeXpert with close to a decade of Web Design experience. Other designers pale in comparison to Eric’s passion for all things web.  And the links that he shares — my god the links! Eric can be found at his digital lair, ESQUAREDA.COM and pushing pixels for the man at NEOVERVE. Follow Eric on Twitter: @esquareda Alan, like a mug Alan is the Producer & co-host of CreativeXpert. He’s the snarky one. Alan can be found at CREATIVECOMPONENT.COM and on Twitter: @alanhouser In issue #25, we announce our plans for the new season, and we introduce the new co-host, Eric Anderson. | duration 23:16 Esquareda's Winning Grin Eric comes to CreativeXpert with close to a decade of Web Design experience. Other designers pale in comparison to Eric’s passion for all things web.  And the links that he shares — my god the links! Eric can be found at his digital lair, ESQUAREDA.COM and pushing pixels for the man at NEOVERVE. Follow Eric on Twitter: @esquareda Alan, like a mug Alan is the Producer & co-host of CreativeXpert. He’s the snarky one. Alan can be found at CREATIVECOMPONENT.COM and on Twitter: @alanhouser In issue #25, we announce our plans for the new season, and we introduce the new co-host, Eric Anderson. | duration 23:16 Esquareda's Winning Grin Eric comes to CreativeXpert with close to a decade of Web Design experience. Other designers pale in comparison to Eric’s passion for all things web.  And the links that he shares — my god the links! Eric can be found at his digital lair, ESQUAREDA.COM and pushing pixels for the man at NEOVERVE. Follow Eric on Twitter: @esquareda Alan, like a mug Alan is the Producer & co-host of CreativeXpert. He’s the snarky one. Alan can be found at CREATIVECOMPONENT.COM and on Twitter: @alanhouser tag:odeo.com,2009-06-08,24665399 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:28:10 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24647767-Call-for-Questions-the-Eric-Meyer-Interview That’s right kids, ERIC FREAKING MEYER will be appearing on CreativeXpert. We’re speaking with him tomorrow night, so if you have any questions for Eric, email them to podcast [at] creativexpert.com, or send a message through our contact form: creativexpert.com/contact PS: You can even send your audio question with a plug to your site. *wink* Call for questions - THE ERIC MEYER INTERVIEW That’s right kids, ERIC FREAKING MEYER will be appearing on CreativeXpert. We’re speaking with him tomorrow night, so if you have any questions for Eric, email them to podcast [at] creativexpert.com, or send a message through our contact form: creativexpert.com/contact PS: You can even send your audio question with a plug to your site. *wink* Call for questions - THE ERIC MEYER INTERVIEW That’s right kids, ERIC FREAKING MEYER will be appearing on CreativeXpert. We’re speaking with him tomorrow night, so if you have any questions for Eric, email them to podcast [at] creativexpert.com, or send a message through our contact form: creativexpert.com/contact PS: You can even send your audio question with a plug to your site. *wink* Call for questions - THE ERIC MEYER INTERVIEW tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24647767 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:48:10 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast, News http://odeo.com/episodes/24157506-Jason-Santa-Maria-24-design-inspiration duration 28:27 In issue #24, we speak with Jason Santa Maria , designer to the stars. Jason {from Twitter} Be sure to take the CreativeXpert Survey. Thanks! What I know of Jason is that I envy the work he does. He’s an incredible designer who not only is on everyone’s Twitter list, he’s presented at many of the cool design conferences that I wish I could attend. One recent achievement was making the list of Extremely Heterosexualist Web Designers. Fawny.org says Jason Santa Maria is a densely packed, deceptively short powerhouse with giant paws and a macabre streak. Honest. Jason is a Creative Director at Happy Cog Studios . To quote Happy Cog: Jason has been recognized for designing stylistic and imaginative web interfaces that maintain a balance of usability and effective content presentation. His work has won dozens of awards, including seven Addys in 2004. During the interview we face-off in the first-ever Word Association Smack-down | Houser -vs- Santa Maria .... duration 28:27 In issue #24, we speak with Jason Santa Maria , designer to the stars. Jason {from Twitter} Be sure to take the CreativeXpert Survey. Thanks! What I know of Jason is that I envy the work he does. He’s an incredible designer who not only is on everyone’s Twitter list, he’s presented at many of the cool design conferences that I wish I could attend. One recent achievement was making the list of Extremely Heterosexualist Web Designers. Fawny.org says Jason Santa Maria is a densely packed, deceptively short powerhouse with giant paws and a macabre streak. Honest. Jason is a Creative Director at Happy Cog Studios . To quote Happy Cog: Jason has been recognized for designing stylistic and imaginative web interfaces that maintain a balance of usability and effective content presentation. His work has won dozens of awards, including seven Addys in 2004. During the interview we face-off in the first-ever Word Association Smack-down | Houser -vs- Santa Maria . Jason answers these questions: When did you first decide to become a designer? You consider yourself a Graphic Designer, but you must be involved with UI design and User Experience. What do you do most? What type of design do you like the most? What things inspire you most? And where do you find them? I know lots of designers say that they don’t seek inspiration online, that you can get inspiration from things not web-related, but since we work on the web, and our work shows-up on the web, don’t you find that it’s necessary to pick-up some things online? Do you use a sketchbook? What do you do to stay current or fresh? Are there techniques that you have yet to try? Any new tools or software? We have a comment from Brad Thomson on the WordPress design. Brad says: “Great job on your WordPress work! How did you get that gig, and how long did it take you? Can you describe the design steps?” Another question from Kelsie J: What’s your favorite donut, both in brand and in flavor? This interview is the 6th in our re-design series over at Creative Component. Follow the blog as we go through a very public site design. duration 28:27 In issue #24, we speak with Jason Santa Maria , designer to the stars. Jason {from Twitter} Be sure to take the CreativeXpert Survey. Thanks! What I know of Jason is that I envy the work he does. He’s an incredible designer who not only is on everyone’s Twitter list, he’s presented at many of the cool design conferences that I wish I could attend. One recent achievement was making the list of Extremely Heterosexualist Web Designers. Fawny.org says Jason Santa Maria is a densely packed, deceptively short powerhouse with giant paws and a macabre streak. Honest. Jason is a Creative Director at Happy Cog Studios . To quote Happy Cog: Jason has been recognized for designing stylistic and imaginative web interfaces that maintain a balance of usability and effective content presentation. His work has won dozens of awards, including seven Addys in 2004. During the interview we face-off in the first-ever Word Association Smack-down | Houser -vs- Santa Maria . Jason answers these questions: When did you first decide to become a designer? You consider yourself a Graphic Designer, but you must be involved with UI design and User Experience. What do you do most? What type of design do you like the most? What things inspire you most? And where do you find them? I know lots of designers say that they don’t seek inspiration online, that you can get inspiration from things not web-related, but since we work on the web, and our work shows-up on the web, don’t you find that it’s necessary to pick-up some things online? Do you use a sketchbook? What do you do to stay current or fresh? Are there techniques that you have yet to try? Any new tools or software? We have a comment from Brad Thomson on the WordPress design. Brad says: “Great job on your WordPress work! How did you get that gig, and how long did it take you? Can you describe the design steps?” Another question from Kelsie J: What’s your favorite donut, both in brand and in flavor? This interview is the 6th in our re-design series over at Creative Component. Follow the blog as we go through a very public site design. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-20,24157506 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:07:54 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23096224-Jason-Santa-Maria-24-design-inspiration duration 28:27 In issue #24, we speak with Jason Santa Maria, designer to the stars. Jason {from Twitter} Be sure to take the CreativeXpert Survey. Thanks! What I know of Jason is that I envy the work he does. He’s an incredible designer who not only is on everyone’s Twitter list, he’s presented at many of the cool design conferences that I wish I could attend. One recent achievement was making the list of Extremely Heterosexualist Web Designers.  Fawny.org says Jason Santa Maria is a densely packed, deceptively short powerhouse with giant paws and a macabre streak. Honest. Jason is a Creative Director at Happy Cog Studios . To quote Happy Cog: Jason has been recognized for designing stylistic and imaginative web interfaces that maintain a balance of usability and effective content presentation. His work has won dozens of awards, including seven Addys in 2004. During the interview we face-off in the first-ever Word Association Smack-down | Houser -vs- Santa Maria .... duration 28:27 In issue #24, we speak with Jason Santa Maria, designer to the stars. Jason {from Twitter} Be sure to take the CreativeXpert Survey. Thanks! What I know of Jason is that I envy the work he does. He’s an incredible designer who not only is on everyone’s Twitter list, he’s presented at many of the cool design conferences that I wish I could attend. One recent achievement was making the list of Extremely Heterosexualist Web Designers.  Fawny.org says Jason Santa Maria is a densely packed, deceptively short powerhouse with giant paws and a macabre streak. Honest. Jason is a Creative Director at Happy Cog Studios . To quote Happy Cog: Jason has been recognized for designing stylistic and imaginative web interfaces that maintain a balance of usability and effective content presentation. His work has won dozens of awards, including seven Addys in 2004. During the interview we face-off in the first-ever Word Association Smack-down | Houser -vs- Santa Maria . Jason answers these questions: When did you first decide to become a designer? You consider yourself a Graphic Designer, but you must be involved with UI design and User Experience. What do you do most? What type of design do you like the most? What things inspire you most? And where do you find them? I know lots of designers say that they don’t seek inspiration online, that you can get inspiration from things not web-related, but since we work on the web, and our work shows-up on the web, don’t you find that it’s necessary to pick-up some things online? Do you use a sketchbook? What do you do to stay current or fresh? Are there techniques that you have yet to try? Any new tools or software? We have a comment from Brad Thomson on the WordPress design.  Brad says: “Great job on your WordPress work! How did you get that gig, and how long did it take you?  Can you describe the design steps?” Another question from Kelsie J: What’s your favorite donut, both in brand and in flavor? This interview is the 6th in our re-design series over at Creative Component. Follow the blog as we go through a very public site design. design inspiration" / +design+inspiration" target="paypal" duration 28:27 In issue #24, we speak with Jason Santa Maria, designer to the stars. Jason {from Twitter} Be sure to take the CreativeXpert Survey. Thanks! What I know of Jason is that I envy the work he does. He’s an incredible designer who not only is on everyone’s Twitter list, he’s presented at many of the cool design conferences that I wish I could attend. One recent achievement was making the list of Extremely Heterosexualist Web Designers.  Fawny.org says Jason Santa Maria is a densely packed, deceptively short powerhouse with giant paws and a macabre streak. Honest. Jason is a Creative Director at Happy Cog Studios . To quote Happy Cog: Jason has been recognized for designing stylistic and imaginative web interfaces that maintain a balance of usability and effective content presentation. His work has won dozens of awards, including seven Addys in 2004. During the interview we face-off in the first-ever Word Association Smack-down | Houser -vs- Santa Maria . Jason answers these questions: When did you first decide to become a designer? You consider yourself a Graphic Designer, but you must be involved with UI design and User Experience. What do you do most? What type of design do you like the most? What things inspire you most? And where do you find them? I know lots of designers say that they don’t seek inspiration online, that you can get inspiration from things not web-related, but since we work on the web, and our work shows-up on the web, don’t you find that it’s necessary to pick-up some things online? Do you use a sketchbook? What do you do to stay current or fresh? Are there techniques that you have yet to try? Any new tools or software? We have a comment from Brad Thomson on the WordPress design.  Brad says: “Great job on your WordPress work! How did you get that gig, and how long did it take you?  Can you describe the design steps?” Another question from Kelsie J: What’s your favorite donut, both in brand and in flavor? This interview is the 6th in our re-design series over at Creative Component. Follow the blog as we go through a very public site design. design inspiration" / +design+inspiration" target="paypal" tag:odeo.com,2008-07-20,23096224 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:07:54 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23616459-Jason-Santa-Maria-24-design-inspiration duration 28:27 In issue #24, we speak with Jason Santa Maria , designer to the stars. Jason {from Twitter} Be sure to take the CreativeXpert Survey. Thanks! What I know of Jason is that I envy the work he does. He’s an incredible designer who not only is on everyone’s Twitter list, he’s presented at many of the cool design conferences that I wish I could attend. One recent achievement was making the list of Extremely Heterosexualist Web Designers. Fawny.org says Jason Santa Maria is a densely packed, deceptively short powerhouse with giant paws and a macabre streak. Honest. Jason is a Creative Director at Happy Cog Studios . To quote Happy Cog: Jason has been recognized for designing stylistic and imaginative web interfaces that maintain a balance of usability and effective content presentation. His work has won dozens of awards, including seven Addys in 2004. During the interview we face-off in the first-ever Word Association Smack-down | Houser -vs- Santa Maria .... duration 28:27 In issue #24, we speak with Jason Santa Maria , designer to the stars. Jason {from Twitter} Be sure to take the CreativeXpert Survey. Thanks! What I know of Jason is that I envy the work he does. He’s an incredible designer who not only is on everyone’s Twitter list, he’s presented at many of the cool design conferences that I wish I could attend. One recent achievement was making the list of Extremely Heterosexualist Web Designers. Fawny.org says Jason Santa Maria is a densely packed, deceptively short powerhouse with giant paws and a macabre streak. Honest. Jason is a Creative Director at Happy Cog Studios . To quote Happy Cog: Jason has been recognized for designing stylistic and imaginative web interfaces that maintain a balance of usability and effective content presentation. His work has won dozens of awards, including seven Addys in 2004. During the interview we face-off in the first-ever Word Association Smack-down | Houser -vs- Santa Maria . Jason answers these questions: When did you first decide to become a designer? You consider yourself a Graphic Designer, but you must be involved with UI design and User Experience. What do you do most? What type of design do you like the most? What things inspire you most? And where do you find them? I know lots of designers say that they don’t seek inspiration online, that you can get inspiration from things not web-related, but since we work on the web, and our work shows-up on the web, don’t you find that it’s necessary to pick-up some things online? Do you use a sketchbook? What do you do to stay current or fresh? Are there techniques that you have yet to try? Any new tools or software? We have a comment from Brad Thomson on the WordPress design. Brad says: “Great job on your WordPress work! How did you get that gig, and how long did it take you? Can you describe the design steps?” Another question from Kelsie J: What’s your favorite donut, both in brand and in flavor? This interview is the 6th in our re-design series over at Creative Component. Follow the blog as we go through a very public site design. duration 28:27 In issue #24, we speak with Jason Santa Maria , designer to the stars. Jason {from Twitter} Be sure to take the CreativeXpert Survey. Thanks! What I know of Jason is that I envy the work he does. He’s an incredible designer who not only is on everyone’s Twitter list, he’s presented at many of the cool design conferences that I wish I could attend. One recent achievement was making the list of Extremely Heterosexualist Web Designers. Fawny.org says Jason Santa Maria is a densely packed, deceptively short powerhouse with giant paws and a macabre streak. Honest. Jason is a Creative Director at Happy Cog Studios . To quote Happy Cog: Jason has been recognized for designing stylistic and imaginative web interfaces that maintain a balance of usability and effective content presentation. His work has won dozens of awards, including seven Addys in 2004. During the interview we face-off in the first-ever Word Association Smack-down | Houser -vs- Santa Maria . Jason answers these questions: When did you first decide to become a designer? You consider yourself a Graphic Designer, but you must be involved with UI design and User Experience. What do you do most? What type of design do you like the most? What things inspire you most? And where do you find them? I know lots of designers say that they don’t seek inspiration online, that you can get inspiration from things not web-related, but since we work on the web, and our work shows-up on the web, don’t you find that it’s necessary to pick-up some things online? Do you use a sketchbook? What do you do to stay current or fresh? Are there techniques that you have yet to try? Any new tools or software? We have a comment from Brad Thomson on the WordPress design. Brad says: “Great job on your WordPress work! How did you get that gig, and how long did it take you? Can you describe the design steps?” Another question from Kelsie J: What’s your favorite donut, both in brand and in flavor? This interview is the 6th in our re-design series over at Creative Component. Follow the blog as we go through a very public site design. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-20,23616459 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:07:54 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24157507-SPECIAL-Survey-Announcement duration 2:00 Hello loyal listeners. I have a post-Independence Day* announcement! I’m considering shaking things-up a bit here at CreativeXpert, by making the podcast a LIVE WEB DESIGN SHOW, where you can listen to the show online + participate in the show by calling-in and/or chatting with us live. Along with the weekly guest, I’m also wanting to add a co-host or two. I think together, we could make CreativeXpert a really interactive program. However, I would like your feedback. I’ve created a simple survey, and as a reward I’m going to give-away a book to a random entrant. The winner can select either book: “3DS MAX9 ACCELERATED” {still not available in stores} “GOOGLE HACKS”. Click Here to take the CreativeXpert survey. *This really has nothing to do with Independence Day. It was just a way to use my July 4th fireworks, recorded in my yard. For our international constituents: Independence Day defined… duration 2:00 Hello loyal listeners. I have a post-Independence Day* announcement! I’m considering shaking things-up a bit here at CreativeXpert, by making the podcast a LIVE WEB DESIGN SHOW, where you can listen to the show online + participate in the show by calling-in and/or chatting with us live. Along with the weekly guest, I’m also wanting to add a co-host or two. I think together, we could make CreativeXpert a really interactive program. However, I would like your feedback. I’ve created a simple survey, and as a reward I’m going to give-away a book to a random entrant. The winner can select either book: “3DS MAX9 ACCELERATED” {still not available in stores} “GOOGLE HACKS”. Click Here to take the CreativeXpert survey. *This really has nothing to do with Independence Day. It was just a way to use my July 4th fireworks, recorded in my yard. For our international constituents: Independence Day defined… duration 2:00 Hello loyal listeners. I have a post-Independence Day* announcement! I’m considering shaking things-up a bit here at CreativeXpert, by making the podcast a LIVE WEB DESIGN SHOW, where you can listen to the show online + participate in the show by calling-in and/or chatting with us live. Along with the weekly guest, I’m also wanting to add a co-host or two. I think together, we could make CreativeXpert a really interactive program. However, I would like your feedback. I’ve created a simple survey, and as a reward I’m going to give-away a book to a random entrant. The winner can select either book: “3DS MAX9 ACCELERATED” {still not available in stores} “GOOGLE HACKS”. Click Here to take the CreativeXpert survey. *This really has nothing to do with Independence Day. It was just a way to use my July 4th fireworks, recorded in my yard. For our international constituents: Independence Day defined… tag:odeo.com,2008-07-07,24157507 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:07:30 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23058613-SPECIAL-Survey-Announcement duration 2:00 Hello loyal listeners.  I have a post-Independence Day announcement! I’m considering shaking things-up a bit here at CreativeXpert, by making the podcast a LIVE WEB DESIGN SHOW, where you can listen to the show online + participate in the show by calling-in and/or chatting with us live. Along with the weekly guest, I’m also wanting to add a co-host or two.  I think together, we could make CreativeXpert a really interactive program. However, I would like your feedback. I’ve created a simple survey, and as a reward I’m going to give-away a book to a random entrant. The winner can select either book: “3DS MAX9 ACCELERATED” {still not available in stores} “GOOGLE HACKS”. Click Here to take the CreativeXpert survey. duration 2:00 Hello loyal listeners.  I have a post-Independence Day announcement! I’m considering shaking things-up a bit here at CreativeXpert, by making the podcast a LIVE WEB DESIGN SHOW, where you can listen to the show online + participate in the show by calling-in and/or chatting with us live. Along with the weekly guest, I’m also wanting to add a co-host or two.  I think together, we could make CreativeXpert a really interactive program. However, I would like your feedback. I’ve created a simple survey, and as a reward I’m going to give-away a book to a random entrant. The winner can select either book: “3DS MAX9 ACCELERATED” {still not available in stores} “GOOGLE HACKS”. Click Here to take the CreativeXpert survey. duration 2:00 Hello loyal listeners.  I have a post-Independence Day announcement! I’m considering shaking things-up a bit here at CreativeXpert, by making the podcast a LIVE WEB DESIGN SHOW, where you can listen to the show online + participate in the show by calling-in and/or chatting with us live. Along with the weekly guest, I’m also wanting to add a co-host or two.  I think together, we could make CreativeXpert a really interactive program. However, I would like your feedback. I’ve created a simple survey, and as a reward I’m going to give-away a book to a random entrant. The winner can select either book: “3DS MAX9 ACCELERATED” {still not available in stores} “GOOGLE HACKS”. Click Here to take the CreativeXpert survey. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-07,23058613 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:07:30 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23616460-SPECIAL-Survey-Announcement duration 2:00 Hello loyal listeners. I have a post-Independence Day* announcement! I’m considering shaking things-up a bit here at CreativeXpert, by making the podcast a LIVE WEB DESIGN SHOW, where you can listen to the show online + participate in the show by calling-in and/or chatting with us live. Along with the weekly guest, I’m also wanting to add a co-host or two. I think together, we could make CreativeXpert a really interactive program. However, I would like your feedback. I’ve created a simple survey, and as a reward I’m going to give-away a book to a random entrant. The winner can select either book: “3DS MAX9 ACCELERATED” {still not available in stores} “GOOGLE HACKS”. Click Here to take the CreativeXpert survey. *This really has nothing to do with Independence Day. It was just a way to use my July 4th fireworks, recorded in my yard. For our international constituents: Independence Day defined… duration 2:00 Hello loyal listeners. I have a post-Independence Day* announcement! I’m considering shaking things-up a bit here at CreativeXpert, by making the podcast a LIVE WEB DESIGN SHOW, where you can listen to the show online + participate in the show by calling-in and/or chatting with us live. Along with the weekly guest, I’m also wanting to add a co-host or two. I think together, we could make CreativeXpert a really interactive program. However, I would like your feedback. I’ve created a simple survey, and as a reward I’m going to give-away a book to a random entrant. The winner can select either book: “3DS MAX9 ACCELERATED” {still not available in stores} “GOOGLE HACKS”. Click Here to take the CreativeXpert survey. *This really has nothing to do with Independence Day. It was just a way to use my July 4th fireworks, recorded in my yard. For our international constituents: Independence Day defined… duration 2:00 Hello loyal listeners. I have a post-Independence Day* announcement! I’m considering shaking things-up a bit here at CreativeXpert, by making the podcast a LIVE WEB DESIGN SHOW, where you can listen to the show online + participate in the show by calling-in and/or chatting with us live. Along with the weekly guest, I’m also wanting to add a co-host or two. I think together, we could make CreativeXpert a really interactive program. However, I would like your feedback. I’ve created a simple survey, and as a reward I’m going to give-away a book to a random entrant. The winner can select either book: “3DS MAX9 ACCELERATED” {still not available in stores} “GOOGLE HACKS”. Click Here to take the CreativeXpert survey. *This really has nothing to do with Independence Day. It was just a way to use my July 4th fireworks, recorded in my yard. For our international constituents: Independence Day defined… tag:odeo.com,2008-07-07,23616460 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:07:30 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23055418-Kate-Rutter-23-evaluating-your-web-site duration 38:34 In issue #23, we speak with Kate Rutter , a Senior Practitioner for Adaptive Path . During her ten plus years in the web industry, she’s honed her talent for bringing companies and customers closer together through smart strategies and inventive design. She actively embraces the term “specialized generalist.” Have questions for the show? Contact us now. A website costs money. It’s your job, as a web professional, to make sure your website is written and designed well, that visitors can use it easily, that it’s accurate, and that it’s contributing to the achievement of your company’s mission. Kate answers these questions and more: Why is site evaluation important? The best way to improve the effectiveness of a Web site is to have data that indicates how it’s performing.  That would primarily be based on visitor’s experience.  How do you get this information? Using tools that we’ve talked about before, like Google Analytics or Woopra, I can view the nu... duration 38:34 In issue #23, we speak with Kate Rutter , a Senior Practitioner for Adaptive Path . During her ten plus years in the web industry, she’s honed her talent for bringing companies and customers closer together through smart strategies and inventive design. She actively embraces the term “specialized generalist.” Have questions for the show? Contact us now. A website costs money. It’s your job, as a web professional, to make sure your website is written and designed well, that visitors can use it easily, that it’s accurate, and that it’s contributing to the achievement of your company’s mission. Kate answers these questions and more: Why is site evaluation important? The best way to improve the effectiveness of a Web site is to have data that indicates how it’s performing.  That would primarily be based on visitor’s experience.  How do you get this information? Using tools that we’ve talked about before, like Google Analytics or Woopra, I can view the number of visits to a page, etc.  But how can I measure satisfaction? I can know my audience through research: Surveys, Phone Calls, What about Profiles or fake personas?  How are these effective? Like designing a site based on needs and expectations? I want to collect both quantity and quality results. What sort of Web Metrics or Web Analytics? SIDE NOTE: Government agencies are required by law to establish performance measures in their web practices, to show how they’re achieving their mission, and further — to make their annual performance plans readily available to the public. The Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) ANOTHER SIDE NOTE: Listeners will appreciate a product coming soon from Clear-Left called Silverback.  It’s An OSX application to help people run their own low-cost Guerrilla usability tests, combining screen activity and video from the built-in iSite camera.  Sign-up for information at silverbackapp.com What about Usability testing? What about Quality and Compliance? What about Usability Goals — setting performance goals for your users.  Can you talk about that? (the time it takes a user to find specific information, or submit data) — I sometimes think about this topic when bailing on an e-commerce form, hoping they’ll see me running-away from the transaction. On the topic of Parallel Design, I worked for an online company where we used a service that would deliver content to a small cross-section of members.  This would allow Marketing to make design decisions based on user data.  Very breakthrough, and I must also add that it was somewhat limiting as a designer — where I’m stressing that a particular look & feel is what will work, and being shown the data that proves otherwise. Be careful when MOVING THE DOG DISH. Evaluate the markup on your site using the Firefox plugin called The Web Developer Toolbar . Does the website work with CSS off? Meaning — can you read the content? Does the website work with Javascript disabled? is the website using tables for layout, instead of CSS? is all essential information in the HTML? is there extra code, non-essential information in the HTML? is the site all Flash? is there hidden content? is image replacement being used? LINKS PROVIDED BY KATE: The Elements of User Experience Jesse James Garrett http://www.jjg.net/elements/ (You can download the summary diagram of the elements from here.) Content essay with Kristina Halvorson & Kate Rutter http://www.adaptivepath.com/ideas/essays/archives/000959.php Kristina Halvorson of Brain Traffic ! Big note !..I think I flaked and said BrainTree (thinking of Boston, apparently) and the company is Brain Traffic. http://www.braintraffic.com/ Jeff Veens old but still great essay on content inventory Doing a Content Inventory (Or, A Mind-Numbingly Detailed Odyssey Through Your Web Site) http://www.adaptivepath.com/ideas/essays/archives/000040.php It’s a great way to start a site assessment. This interview is the fifth in our re-design series over at Creative Component. Follow the blog as we go through a very public site design. evaluating your web site" / +evaluating+your+web+site" target="paypal" duration 38:34 In issue #23, we speak with Kate Rutter , a Senior Practitioner for Adaptive Path . During her ten plus years in the web industry, she’s honed her talent for bringing companies and customers closer together through smart strategies and inventive design. She actively embraces the term “specialized generalist.” Have questions for the show? Contact us now. A website costs money. It’s your job, as a web professional, to make sure your website is written and designed well, that visitors can use it easily, that it’s accurate, and that it’s contributing to the achievement of your company’s mission. Kate answers these questions and more: Why is site evaluation important? The best way to improve the effectiveness of a Web site is to have data that indicates how it’s performing.  That would primarily be based on visitor’s experience.  How do you get this information? Using tools that we’ve talked about before, like Google Analytics or Woopra, I can view the number of visits to a page, etc.  But how can I measure satisfaction? I can know my audience through research: Surveys, Phone Calls, What about Profiles or fake personas?  How are these effective? Like designing a site based on needs and expectations? I want to collect both quantity and quality results. What sort of Web Metrics or Web Analytics? SIDE NOTE: Government agencies are required by law to establish performance measures in their web practices, to show how they’re achieving their mission, and further — to make their annual performance plans readily available to the public. The Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) ANOTHER SIDE NOTE: Listeners will appreciate a product coming soon from Clear-Left called Silverback.  It’s An OSX application to help people run their own low-cost Guerrilla usability tests, combining screen activity and video from the built-in iSite camera.  Sign-up for information at silverbackapp.com What about Usability testing? What about Quality and Compliance? What about Usability Goals — setting performance goals for your users.  Can you talk about that? (the time it takes a user to find specific information, or submit data) — I sometimes think about this topic when bailing on an e-commerce form, hoping they’ll see me running-away from the transaction. On the topic of Parallel Design, I worked for an online company where we used a service that would deliver content to a small cross-section of members.  This would allow Marketing to make design decisions based on user data.  Very breakthrough, and I must also add that it was somewhat limiting as a designer — where I’m stressing that a particular look & feel is what will work, and being shown the data that proves otherwise. Be careful when MOVING THE DOG DISH. Evaluate the markup on your site using the Firefox plugin called The Web Developer Toolbar . Does the website work with CSS off? Meaning — can you read the content? Does the website work with Javascript disabled? is the website using tables for layout, instead of CSS? is all essential information in the HTML? is there extra code, non-essential information in the HTML? is the site all Flash? is there hidden content? is image replacement being used? LINKS PROVIDED BY KATE: The Elements of User Experience Jesse James Garrett http://www.jjg.net/elements/ (You can download the summary diagram of the elements from here.) Content essay with Kristina Halvorson & Kate Rutter http://www.adaptivepath.com/ideas/essays/archives/000959.php Kristina Halvorson of Brain Traffic ! Big note !..I think I flaked and said BrainTree (thinking of Boston, apparently) and the company is Brain Traffic. http://www.braintraffic.com/ Jeff Veens old but still great essay on content inventory Doing a Content Inventory (Or, A Mind-Numbingly Detailed Odyssey Through Your Web Site) http://www.adaptivepath.com/ideas/essays/archives/000040.php It’s a great way to start a site assessment. This interview is the fifth in our re-design series over at Creative Component. Follow the blog as we go through a very public site design. evaluating your web site" / +evaluating+your+web+site" target="paypal" tag:odeo.com,2008-07-06,23055418 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:52:35 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24157508-Kate-Rutter-23-evaluating-your-web-site duration 38:34 In issue #23, we speak with Kate Rutter , a Senior Practitioner for Adaptive Path . During her ten plus years in the web industry, she’s honed her talent for bringing companies and customers closer together through smart strategies and inventive design. She actively embraces the term “specialized generalist.” Have questions for the show? Contact us now. A website costs money. It’s your job, as a web professional, to make sure your website is written and designed well, that visitors can use it easily, that it’s accurate, and that it’s contributing to the achievement of your company’s mission. Kate answers these questions and more: Why is site evaluation important? The best way to improve the effectiveness of a Web site is to have data that indicates how it’s performing. That would primarily be based on visitor’s experience. How do you get this information? Using tools that we’ve talked about before, like Google Analytics or Woopra, I can view the numb... duration 38:34 In issue #23, we speak with Kate Rutter , a Senior Practitioner for Adaptive Path . During her ten plus years in the web industry, she’s honed her talent for bringing companies and customers closer together through smart strategies and inventive design. She actively embraces the term “specialized generalist.” Have questions for the show? Contact us now. A website costs money. It’s your job, as a web professional, to make sure your website is written and designed well, that visitors can use it easily, that it’s accurate, and that it’s contributing to the achievement of your company’s mission. Kate answers these questions and more: Why is site evaluation important? The best way to improve the effectiveness of a Web site is to have data that indicates how it’s performing. That would primarily be based on visitor’s experience. How do you get this information? Using tools that we’ve talked about before, like Google Analytics or Woopra, I can view the number of visits to a page, etc. But how can I measure satisfaction? I can know my audience through research: Surveys, Phone Calls, What about Profiles or fake personas? How are these effective? Like designing a site based on needs and expectations? I want to collect both quantity and quality results. What sort of Web Metrics or Web Analytics? SIDE NOTE: Government agencies are required by law to establish performance measures in their web practices, to show how they’re achieving their mission, and further — to make their annual performance plans readily available to the public. The Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) ANOTHER SIDE NOTE: Listeners will appreciate a product coming soon from Clear-Left called Silverback. It’s An OSX application to help people run their own low-cost Guerrilla usability tests, combining screen activity and video from the built-in iSite camera. Sign-up for information at silverbackapp.com What about Usability testing? What about Quality and Compliance? What about Usability Goals — setting performance goals for your users. Can you talk about that? (the time it takes a user to find specific information, or submit data) — I sometimes think about this topic when bailing on an e-commerce form, hoping they’ll see me running-away from the transaction. On the topic of Parallel Design, I worked for an online company where we used a service that would deliver content to a small cross-section of members. This would allow Marketing to make design decisions based on user data. Very breakthrough, and I must also add that it was somewhat limiting as a designer — where I’m stressing that a particular look & feel is what will work, and being shown the data that proves otherwise. Be careful when MOVING THE DOG DISH. Evaluate the markup on your site using the Firefox plugin called The Web Developer Toolbar . Does the website work with CSS off? Meaning — can you read the content? Does the website work with Javascript disabled? is the website using tables for layout, instead of CSS? is all essential information in the HTML? is there extra code, non-essential information in the HTML? is the site all Flash? is there hidden content? is image replacement being used? LINKS PROVIDED BY KATE: The Elements of User Experience Jesse James Garrett http://www.jjg.net/elements/ (You can download the summary diagram of the elements from here.) Content essay with Kristina Halvorson & Kate Rutter http://www.adaptivepath.com/ideas/essays/archives/000959.php Kristina Halvorson of Brain Traffic ! Big note !..I think I flaked and said BrainTree (thinking of Boston, apparently) and the company is Brain Traffic. http://www.braintraffic.com/ Jeff Veens old but still great essay on content inventory Doing a Content Inventory (Or, A Mind-Numbingly Detailed Odyssey Through Your Web Site) http://www.adaptivepath.com/ideas/essays/archives/000040.php It’s a great way to start a site assessment. This interview is the fifth in our re-design series over at Creative Component. Follow the blog as we go through a very public site design. duration 38:34 In issue #23, we speak with Kate Rutter , a Senior Practitioner for Adaptive Path . During her ten plus years in the web industry, she’s honed her talent for bringing companies and customers closer together through smart strategies and inventive design. She actively embraces the term “specialized generalist.” Have questions for the show? Contact us now. A website costs money. It’s your job, as a web professional, to make sure your website is written and designed well, that visitors can use it easily, that it’s accurate, and that it’s contributing to the achievement of your company’s mission. Kate answers these questions and more: Why is site evaluation important? The best way to improve the effectiveness of a Web site is to have data that indicates how it’s performing. That would primarily be based on visitor’s experience. How do you get this information? Using tools that we’ve talked about before, like Google Analytics or Woopra, I can view the number of visits to a page, etc. But how can I measure satisfaction? I can know my audience through research: Surveys, Phone Calls, What about Profiles or fake personas? How are these effective? Like designing a site based on needs and expectations? I want to collect both quantity and quality results. What sort of Web Metrics or Web Analytics? SIDE NOTE: Government agencies are required by law to establish performance measures in their web practices, to show how they’re achieving their mission, and further — to make their annual performance plans readily available to the public. The Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) ANOTHER SIDE NOTE: Listeners will appreciate a product coming soon from Clear-Left called Silverback. It’s An OSX application to help people run their own low-cost Guerrilla usability tests, combining screen activity and video from the built-in iSite camera. Sign-up for information at silverbackapp.com What about Usability testing? What about Quality and Compliance? What about Usability Goals — setting performance goals for your users. Can you talk about that? (the time it takes a user to find specific information, or submit data) — I sometimes think about this topic when bailing on an e-commerce form, hoping they’ll see me running-away from the transaction. On the topic of Parallel Design, I worked for an online company where we used a service that would deliver content to a small cross-section of members. This would allow Marketing to make design decisions based on user data. Very breakthrough, and I must also add that it was somewhat limiting as a designer — where I’m stressing that a particular look & feel is what will work, and being shown the data that proves otherwise. Be careful when MOVING THE DOG DISH. Evaluate the markup on your site using the Firefox plugin called The Web Developer Toolbar . Does the website work with CSS off? Meaning — can you read the content? Does the website work with Javascript disabled? is the website using tables for layout, instead of CSS? is all essential information in the HTML? is there extra code, non-essential information in the HTML? is the site all Flash? is there hidden content? is image replacement being used? LINKS PROVIDED BY KATE: The Elements of User Experience Jesse James Garrett http://www.jjg.net/elements/ (You can download the summary diagram of the elements from here.) Content essay with Kristina Halvorson & Kate Rutter http://www.adaptivepath.com/ideas/essays/archives/000959.php Kristina Halvorson of Brain Traffic ! Big note !..I think I flaked and said BrainTree (thinking of Boston, apparently) and the company is Brain Traffic. http://www.braintraffic.com/ Jeff Veens old but still great essay on content inventory Doing a Content Inventory (Or, A Mind-Numbingly Detailed Odyssey Through Your Web Site) http://www.adaptivepath.com/ideas/essays/archives/000040.php It’s a great way to start a site assessment. This interview is the fifth in our re-design series over at Creative Component. Follow the blog as we go through a very public site design. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-06,24157508 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:52:35 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23616461-Kate-Rutter-23-evaluating-your-web-site duration 38:34 In issue #23, we speak with Kate Rutter , a Senior Practitioner for Adaptive Path . During her ten plus years in the web industry, she’s honed her talent for bringing companies and customers closer together through smart strategies and inventive design. She actively embraces the term “specialized generalist.” Have questions for the show? Contact us now. A website costs money. It’s your job, as a web professional, to make sure your website is written and designed well, that visitors can use it easily, that it’s accurate, and that it’s contributing to the achievement of your company’s mission. Kate answers these questions and more: Why is site evaluation important? The best way to improve the effectiveness of a Web site is to have data that indicates how it’s performing. That would primarily be based on visitor’s experience. How do you get this information? Using tools that we’ve talked about before, like Google Analytics or Woopra, I can view the numb... duration 38:34 In issue #23, we speak with Kate Rutter , a Senior Practitioner for Adaptive Path . During her ten plus years in the web industry, she’s honed her talent for bringing companies and customers closer together through smart strategies and inventive design. She actively embraces the term “specialized generalist.” Have questions for the show? Contact us now. A website costs money. It’s your job, as a web professional, to make sure your website is written and designed well, that visitors can use it easily, that it’s accurate, and that it’s contributing to the achievement of your company’s mission. Kate answers these questions and more: Why is site evaluation important? The best way to improve the effectiveness of a Web site is to have data that indicates how it’s performing. That would primarily be based on visitor’s experience. How do you get this information? Using tools that we’ve talked about before, like Google Analytics or Woopra, I can view the number of visits to a page, etc. But how can I measure satisfaction? I can know my audience through research: Surveys, Phone Calls, What about Profiles or fake personas? How are these effective? Like designing a site based on needs and expectations? I want to collect both quantity and quality results. What sort of Web Metrics or Web Analytics? SIDE NOTE: Government agencies are required by law to establish performance measures in their web practices, to show how they’re achieving their mission, and further — to make their annual performance plans readily available to the public. The Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) ANOTHER SIDE NOTE: Listeners will appreciate a product coming soon from Clear-Left called Silverback. It’s An OSX application to help people run their own low-cost Guerrilla usability tests, combining screen activity and video from the built-in iSite camera. Sign-up for information at silverbackapp.com What about Usability testing? What about Quality and Compliance? What about Usability Goals — setting performance goals for your users. Can you talk about that? (the time it takes a user to find specific information, or submit data) — I sometimes think about this topic when bailing on an e-commerce form, hoping they’ll see me running-away from the transaction. On the topic of Parallel Design, I worked for an online company where we used a service that would deliver content to a small cross-section of members. This would allow Marketing to make design decisions based on user data. Very breakthrough, and I must also add that it was somewhat limiting as a designer — where I’m stressing that a particular look & feel is what will work, and being shown the data that proves otherwise. Be careful when MOVING THE DOG DISH. Evaluate the markup on your site using the Firefox plugin called The Web Developer Toolbar . Does the website work with CSS off? Meaning — can you read the content? Does the website work with Javascript disabled? is the website using tables for layout, instead of CSS? is all essential information in the HTML? is there extra code, non-essential information in the HTML? is the site all Flash? is there hidden content? is image replacement being used? LINKS PROVIDED BY KATE: The Elements of User Experience Jesse James Garrett http://www.jjg.net/elements/ (You can download the summary diagram of the elements from here.) Content essay with Kristina Halvorson & Kate Rutter http://www.adaptivepath.com/ideas/essays/archives/000959.php Kristina Halvorson of Brain Traffic ! Big note !..I think I flaked and said BrainTree (thinking of Boston, apparently) and the company is Brain Traffic. http://www.braintraffic.com/ Jeff Veens old but still great essay on content inventory Doing a Content Inventory (Or, A Mind-Numbingly Detailed Odyssey Through Your Web Site) http://www.adaptivepath.com/ideas/essays/archives/000040.php It’s a great way to start a site assessment. This interview is the fifth in our re-design series over at Creative Component. Follow the blog as we go through a very public site design. duration 38:34 In issue #23, we speak with Kate Rutter , a Senior Practitioner for Adaptive Path . During her ten plus years in the web industry, she’s honed her talent for bringing companies and customers closer together through smart strategies and inventive design. She actively embraces the term “specialized generalist.” Have questions for the show? Contact us now. A website costs money. It’s your job, as a web professional, to make sure your website is written and designed well, that visitors can use it easily, that it’s accurate, and that it’s contributing to the achievement of your company’s mission. Kate answers these questions and more: Why is site evaluation important? The best way to improve the effectiveness of a Web site is to have data that indicates how it’s performing. That would primarily be based on visitor’s experience. How do you get this information? Using tools that we’ve talked about before, like Google Analytics or Woopra, I can view the number of visits to a page, etc. But how can I measure satisfaction? I can know my audience through research: Surveys, Phone Calls, What about Profiles or fake personas? How are these effective? Like designing a site based on needs and expectations? I want to collect both quantity and quality results. What sort of Web Metrics or Web Analytics? SIDE NOTE: Government agencies are required by law to establish performance measures in their web practices, to show how they’re achieving their mission, and further — to make their annual performance plans readily available to the public. The Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) ANOTHER SIDE NOTE: Listeners will appreciate a product coming soon from Clear-Left called Silverback. It’s An OSX application to help people run their own low-cost Guerrilla usability tests, combining screen activity and video from the built-in iSite camera. Sign-up for information at silverbackapp.com What about Usability testing? What about Quality and Compliance? What about Usability Goals — setting performance goals for your users. Can you talk about that? (the time it takes a user to find specific information, or submit data) — I sometimes think about this topic when bailing on an e-commerce form, hoping they’ll see me running-away from the transaction. On the topic of Parallel Design, I worked for an online company where we used a service that would deliver content to a small cross-section of members. This would allow Marketing to make design decisions based on user data. Very breakthrough, and I must also add that it was somewhat limiting as a designer — where I’m stressing that a particular look & feel is what will work, and being shown the data that proves otherwise. Be careful when MOVING THE DOG DISH. Evaluate the markup on your site using the Firefox plugin called The Web Developer Toolbar . Does the website work with CSS off? Meaning — can you read the content? Does the website work with Javascript disabled? is the website using tables for layout, instead of CSS? is all essential information in the HTML? is there extra code, non-essential information in the HTML? is the site all Flash? is there hidden content? is image replacement being used? LINKS PROVIDED BY KATE: The Elements of User Experience Jesse James Garrett http://www.jjg.net/elements/ (You can download the summary diagram of the elements from here.) Content essay with Kristina Halvorson & Kate Rutter http://www.adaptivepath.com/ideas/essays/archives/000959.php Kristina Halvorson of Brain Traffic ! Big note !..I think I flaked and said BrainTree (thinking of Boston, apparently) and the company is Brain Traffic. http://www.braintraffic.com/ Jeff Veens old but still great essay on content inventory Doing a Content Inventory (Or, A Mind-Numbingly Detailed Odyssey Through Your Web Site) http://www.adaptivepath.com/ideas/essays/archives/000040.php It’s a great way to start a site assessment. This interview is the fifth in our re-design series over at Creative Component. Follow the blog as we go through a very public site design. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-06,23616461 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:52:35 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24157509-Henning-Fischer-22-mission-statements-and-objectives duration 29:24 In issue #22, we speak with Henning Fischer , a design strategist for Adaptive Path , whose principal focus is on design research and strategy development. Have questions for the show? Contact us now. If you’ve seen writer/director Cameron Crow’s 1996 film, JERRY MAGUIRE, you’ll remember Tom Cruise’s character, Jerry, typing vigorously at 1 o’clock AM at the Miami Hilton, fueled by passion. Jerry was writing a Mission Statement. A large percentage of companies, including most of the Fortune 500, have corporate mission statements. Mission statements are designed to provide direction and thrust to an organization, an enduring statement of purpose. A mission statement explains the organization’s reason for being, and answers the question, “What business are we in?” Henning answers these questions and more: Do small companies need mission statement too? How do I create a mission statement for my company? What are the differe... duration 29:24 In issue #22, we speak with Henning Fischer , a design strategist for Adaptive Path , whose principal focus is on design research and strategy development. Have questions for the show? Contact us now. If you’ve seen writer/director Cameron Crow’s 1996 film, JERRY MAGUIRE, you’ll remember Tom Cruise’s character, Jerry, typing vigorously at 1 o’clock AM at the Miami Hilton, fueled by passion. Jerry was writing a Mission Statement. A large percentage of companies, including most of the Fortune 500, have corporate mission statements. Mission statements are designed to provide direction and thrust to an organization, an enduring statement of purpose. A mission statement explains the organization’s reason for being, and answers the question, “What business are we in?” Henning answers these questions and more: Do small companies need mission statement too? How do I create a mission statement for my company? What are the differences between a Mission, Vision and Value statement? Should a mission statement be specific, or simply a 30,000 foot view? Show listener Anonymous asks this question about living-up to a mission statement: “I’ve worked at many organizations that had mission statements straight out of Dilbert, and don’t live the values they espouse, they’re just words on paper that have zero impact on action. Why does this lack of vision-transfer happen from the C-suite down? How can you get companies to wake up in middle management and start walking the talk?” On the topic of Web Design & Development… Why is scope important, or even necessary? How do you determine Project Scope? In terms of the visitors of a website, it’s probably best to know your audience? On planning, what about setting objectives? Does this come from asking the hard-hitting questions? Listener Elbowroom Design in Calgary, Alberta asks this question: “Sometimes we get great ideas for a website once we’re halfway into the development project. By that point, it’s not called a good idea, it’s just something that gets in the way of meeting deadlines and budgets. – What are some ways to shake out the important epiphanies at an early enough stage?” Join us next week, when we speak with Kate Rutter, a Senior Practitioner at Adaptive path, who will be speaking on EVALUATING YOUR CURRENT WEB SITE. Learn more about Henning and Adaptive Path on their web site. Henning Fischer’s bio: www.adaptivepath.com/aboutus/henning.php About Adaptive Path: www.adaptivepath.com/aboutus JERRY MAGUIRE’S MISSION STATEMENT The things we think and do not say: thoughts of a sports attorney This interview is the fourth in our re-design series over at Creative Component. Follow the blog as we go through a very public site design. duration 29:24 In issue #22, we speak with Henning Fischer , a design strategist for Adaptive Path , whose principal focus is on design research and strategy development. Have questions for the show? Contact us now. If you’ve seen writer/director Cameron Crow’s 1996 film, JERRY MAGUIRE, you’ll remember Tom Cruise’s character, Jerry, typing vigorously at 1 o’clock AM at the Miami Hilton, fueled by passion. Jerry was writing a Mission Statement. A large percentage of companies, including most of the Fortune 500, have corporate mission statements. Mission statements are designed to provide direction and thrust to an organization, an enduring statement of purpose. A mission statement explains the organization’s reason for being, and answers the question, “What business are we in?” Henning answers these questions and more: Do small companies need mission statement too? How do I create a mission statement for my company? What are the differences between a Mission, Vision and Value statement? Should a mission statement be specific, or simply a 30,000 foot view? Show listener Anonymous asks this question about living-up to a mission statement: “I’ve worked at many organizations that had mission statements straight out of Dilbert, and don’t live the values they espouse, they’re just words on paper that have zero impact on action. Why does this lack of vision-transfer happen from the C-suite down? How can you get companies to wake up in middle management and start walking the talk?” On the topic of Web Design & Development… Why is scope important, or even necessary? How do you determine Project Scope? In terms of the visitors of a website, it’s probably best to know your audience? On planning, what about setting objectives? Does this come from asking the hard-hitting questions? Listener Elbowroom Design in Calgary, Alberta asks this question: “Sometimes we get great ideas for a website once we’re halfway into the development project. By that point, it’s not called a good idea, it’s just something that gets in the way of meeting deadlines and budgets. – What are some ways to shake out the important epiphanies at an early enough stage?” Join us next week, when we speak with Kate Rutter, a Senior Practitioner at Adaptive path, who will be speaking on EVALUATING YOUR CURRENT WEB SITE. Learn more about Henning and Adaptive Path on their web site. Henning Fischer’s bio: www.adaptivepath.com/aboutus/henning.php About Adaptive Path: www.adaptivepath.com/aboutus JERRY MAGUIRE’S MISSION STATEMENT The things we think and do not say: thoughts of a sports attorney This interview is the fourth in our re-design series over at Creative Component. Follow the blog as we go through a very public site design. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-30,24157509 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:30:43 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23616462-Henning-Fischer-22-mission-statements-and-objectives duration 29:24 In issue #22, we speak with Henning Fischer , a design strategist for Adaptive Path , whose principal focus is on design research and strategy development. Have questions for the show? Contact us now. If you’ve seen writer/director Cameron Crow’s 1996 film, JERRY MAGUIRE, you’ll remember Tom Cruise’s character, Jerry, typing vigorously at 1 o’clock AM at the Miami Hilton, fueled by passion. Jerry was writing a Mission Statement. A large percentage of companies, including most of the Fortune 500, have corporate mission statements. Mission statements are designed to provide direction and thrust to an organization, an enduring statement of purpose. A mission statement explains the organization’s reason for being, and answers the question, “What business are we in?” Henning answers these questions and more: Do small companies need mission statement too? How do I create a mission statement for my company? What are the differe... duration 29:24 In issue #22, we speak with Henning Fischer , a design strategist for Adaptive Path , whose principal focus is on design research and strategy development. Have questions for the show? Contact us now. If you’ve seen writer/director Cameron Crow’s 1996 film, JERRY MAGUIRE, you’ll remember Tom Cruise’s character, Jerry, typing vigorously at 1 o’clock AM at the Miami Hilton, fueled by passion. Jerry was writing a Mission Statement. A large percentage of companies, including most of the Fortune 500, have corporate mission statements. Mission statements are designed to provide direction and thrust to an organization, an enduring statement of purpose. A mission statement explains the organization’s reason for being, and answers the question, “What business are we in?” Henning answers these questions and more: Do small companies need mission statement too? How do I create a mission statement for my company? What are the differences between a Mission, Vision and Value statement? Should a mission statement be specific, or simply a 30,000 foot view? Show listener Anonymous asks this question about living-up to a mission statement: “I’ve worked at many organizations that had mission statements straight out of Dilbert, and don’t live the values they espouse, they’re just words on paper that have zero impact on action. Why does this lack of vision-transfer happen from the C-suite down? How can you get companies to wake up in middle management and start walking the talk?” On the topic of Web Design & Development… Why is scope important, or even necessary? How do you determine Project Scope? In terms of the visitors of a website, it’s probably best to know your audience? On planning, what about setting objectives? Does this come from asking the hard-hitting questions? Listener Elbowroom Design in Calgary, Alberta asks this question: “Sometimes we get great ideas for a website once we’re halfway into the development project. By that point, it’s not called a good idea, it’s just something that gets in the way of meeting deadlines and budgets. – What are some ways to shake out the important epiphanies at an early enough stage?” Join us next week, when we speak with Kate Rutter, a Senior Practitioner at Adaptive path, who will be speaking on EVALUATING YOUR CURRENT WEB SITE. Learn more about Henning and Adaptive Path on their web site. Henning Fischer’s bio: www.adaptivepath.com/aboutus/henning.php About Adaptive Path: www.adaptivepath.com/aboutus JERRY MAGUIRE’S MISSION STATEMENT The things we think and do not say: thoughts of a sports attorney This interview is the fourth in our re-design series over at Creative Component. Follow the blog as we go through a very public site design. duration 29:24 In issue #22, we speak with Henning Fischer , a design strategist for Adaptive Path , whose principal focus is on design research and strategy development. Have questions for the show? Contact us now. If you’ve seen writer/director Cameron Crow’s 1996 film, JERRY MAGUIRE, you’ll remember Tom Cruise’s character, Jerry, typing vigorously at 1 o’clock AM at the Miami Hilton, fueled by passion. Jerry was writing a Mission Statement. A large percentage of companies, including most of the Fortune 500, have corporate mission statements. Mission statements are designed to provide direction and thrust to an organization, an enduring statement of purpose. A mission statement explains the organization’s reason for being, and answers the question, “What business are we in?” Henning answers these questions and more: Do small companies need mission statement too? How do I create a mission statement for my company? What are the differences between a Mission, Vision and Value statement? Should a mission statement be specific, or simply a 30,000 foot view? Show listener Anonymous asks this question about living-up to a mission statement: “I’ve worked at many organizations that had mission statements straight out of Dilbert, and don’t live the values they espouse, they’re just words on paper that have zero impact on action. Why does this lack of vision-transfer happen from the C-suite down? How can you get companies to wake up in middle management and start walking the talk?” On the topic of Web Design & Development… Why is scope important, or even necessary? How do you determine Project Scope? In terms of the visitors of a website, it’s probably best to know your audience? On planning, what about setting objectives? Does this come from asking the hard-hitting questions? Listener Elbowroom Design in Calgary, Alberta asks this question: “Sometimes we get great ideas for a website once we’re halfway into the development project. By that point, it’s not called a good idea, it’s just something that gets in the way of meeting deadlines and budgets. – What are some ways to shake out the important epiphanies at an early enough stage?” Join us next week, when we speak with Kate Rutter, a Senior Practitioner at Adaptive path, who will be speaking on EVALUATING YOUR CURRENT WEB SITE. Learn more about Henning and Adaptive Path on their web site. Henning Fischer’s bio: www.adaptivepath.com/aboutus/henning.php About Adaptive Path: www.adaptivepath.com/aboutus JERRY MAGUIRE’S MISSION STATEMENT The things we think and do not say: thoughts of a sports attorney This interview is the fourth in our re-design series over at Creative Component. Follow the blog as we go through a very public site design. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-30,23616462 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:30:43 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23038182-Henning-Fischer-22-mission-statements-and-objectives duration 29:24 In issue #22, we speak with Henning Fischer , a design strategist for Adaptive Path , whose principal focus is on design research and strategy development. Have questions for the show? Contact us now. If you’ve seen writer/director Cameron Crow’s 1996 film, JERRY MAGUIRE, you’ll remember Tom Cruise’s character, Jerry, typing vigorously at 1 o’clock AM at the Miami Hilton, fueled by passion. Jerry was writing a Mission Statement. A large percentage of companies, including most of the Fortune 500, have corporate mission statements. Mission statements are designed to provide direction and thrust to an organization, an enduring statement of purpose. A mission statement explains the organization’s reason for being, and answers the question, “What business are we in?” Henning answers these questions and more: Do small companies need mission statement too? How do I create a mission statement for my company? What are the differe... duration 29:24 In issue #22, we speak with Henning Fischer , a design strategist for Adaptive Path , whose principal focus is on design research and strategy development. Have questions for the show? Contact us now. If you’ve seen writer/director Cameron Crow’s 1996 film, JERRY MAGUIRE, you’ll remember Tom Cruise’s character, Jerry, typing vigorously at 1 o’clock AM at the Miami Hilton, fueled by passion. Jerry was writing a Mission Statement. A large percentage of companies, including most of the Fortune 500, have corporate mission statements. Mission statements are designed to provide direction and thrust to an organization, an enduring statement of purpose. A mission statement explains the organization’s reason for being, and answers the question, “What business are we in?” Henning answers these questions and more: Do small companies need mission statement too? How do I create a mission statement for my company? What are the differences between a Mission, Vision and Value statement? Should a mission statement be specific, or simply a 30,000 foot view? Show listener Anonymous asks this question about living-up to a mission statement: “I’ve worked at many organizations that had mission statements straight out of Dilbert, and don’t live the values they espouse, they’re just words on paper that have zero impact on action. Why does this lack of vision-transfer happen from the C-suite down? How can you get companies to wake up in middle management and start walking the talk?” On the topic of Web Design & Development… Why is scope important, or even necessary? How do you determine Project Scope? In terms of the visitors of a website, it’s probably best to know your audience? On planning, what about setting objectives? Does this come from asking the hard-hitting questions? Listener Elbowroom Design in Calgary, Alberta asks this question: “Sometimes we get great ideas for a website once we’re halfway into the development project. By that point, it’s not called a good idea, it’s just something that gets in the way of meeting deadlines and budgets. – What are some ways to shake out the important epiphanies at an early enough stage?” Join us next week, when we speak with Kate Rutter, a Senior Practitioner at Adaptive path, who will be speaking on EVALUATING YOUR CURRENT WEB SITE. Learn more about Henning and Adaptive Path on their web site. Henning Fischer’s bio: www.adaptivepath.com/aboutus/henning.php About Adaptive Path: www.adaptivepath.com/aboutus JERRY MAGUIRE’S MISSION STATEMENT The things we think and do not say: thoughts of a sports attorney This interview is the fourth in our re-design series over at Creative Component. Follow the blog as we go through a very public site design. mission statements and objectives" / +mission+statements+and+objectives" target="paypal" duration 29:24 In issue #22, we speak with Henning Fischer , a design strategist for Adaptive Path , whose principal focus is on design research and strategy development. Have questions for the show? Contact us now. If you’ve seen writer/director Cameron Crow’s 1996 film, JERRY MAGUIRE, you’ll remember Tom Cruise’s character, Jerry, typing vigorously at 1 o’clock AM at the Miami Hilton, fueled by passion. Jerry was writing a Mission Statement. A large percentage of companies, including most of the Fortune 500, have corporate mission statements. Mission statements are designed to provide direction and thrust to an organization, an enduring statement of purpose. A mission statement explains the organization’s reason for being, and answers the question, “What business are we in?” Henning answers these questions and more: Do small companies need mission statement too? How do I create a mission statement for my company? What are the differences between a Mission, Vision and Value statement? Should a mission statement be specific, or simply a 30,000 foot view? Show listener Anonymous asks this question about living-up to a mission statement: “I’ve worked at many organizations that had mission statements straight out of Dilbert, and don’t live the values they espouse, they’re just words on paper that have zero impact on action. Why does this lack of vision-transfer happen from the C-suite down? How can you get companies to wake up in middle management and start walking the talk?” On the topic of Web Design & Development… Why is scope important, or even necessary? How do you determine Project Scope? In terms of the visitors of a website, it’s probably best to know your audience? On planning, what about setting objectives? Does this come from asking the hard-hitting questions? Listener Elbowroom Design in Calgary, Alberta asks this question: “Sometimes we get great ideas for a website once we’re halfway into the development project. By that point, it’s not called a good idea, it’s just something that gets in the way of meeting deadlines and budgets. – What are some ways to shake out the important epiphanies at an early enough stage?” Join us next week, when we speak with Kate Rutter, a Senior Practitioner at Adaptive path, who will be speaking on EVALUATING YOUR CURRENT WEB SITE. Learn more about Henning and Adaptive Path on their web site. Henning Fischer’s bio: www.adaptivepath.com/aboutus/henning.php About Adaptive Path: www.adaptivepath.com/aboutus JERRY MAGUIRE’S MISSION STATEMENT The things we think and do not say: thoughts of a sports attorney This interview is the fourth in our re-design series over at Creative Component. Follow the blog as we go through a very public site design. mission statements and objectives" / +mission+statements+and+objectives" target="paypal" tag:odeo.com,2008-06-30,23038182 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:30:43 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24157510-Lorraine-Ball-21-branding-for-clients duration 17:46 In issue #21, we speak to Lorraine Ball from Roundpeg , based in Carmel, Indiana. Roundpeg helps small businesses become big businesses. Lorraine believes that the only way to be successful is for a brand to stand for something, and to own that position in a consumer’s mind. She says: “It’s allot easier to use a brief statement, like we help small businesses become big businesses, and if I’ve caught their attention, when they ask me ‘how do you do that?’, for me to then go back and explain: We develop logos, we develop web sites, we develop marketing and business plans, etc. etc.” “If someone is not interested in your message, there’s no reason to go to that next level. The same can be said for your branding communications, and certainly on your web site.” Lorraine then explains that when a visitor comes to your site, they want to know immediately — have I come to the right place?. Read more show notes ... duration 17:46 In issue #21, we speak to Lorraine Ball from Roundpeg , based in Carmel, Indiana. Roundpeg helps small businesses become big businesses. Lorraine believes that the only way to be successful is for a brand to stand for something, and to own that position in a consumer’s mind. She says: “It’s allot easier to use a brief statement, like we help small businesses become big businesses, and if I’ve caught their attention, when they ask me ‘how do you do that?’, for me to then go back and explain: We develop logos, we develop web sites, we develop marketing and business plans, etc. etc.” “If someone is not interested in your message, there’s no reason to go to that next level. The same can be said for your branding communications, and certainly on your web site.” Lorraine then explains that when a visitor comes to your site, they want to know immediately — have I come to the right place?. Read more show notes on the Creative Component Re-Design site. Visit Lorraine online at www.roundpeg.biz The Twitter reference mentioned during the show is www.weallhatequickbooks.com. Other interesting links from flickr.com: Vintage Logos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mr_carl/sets/72157604144345854/ Advertising, 1950’s-1970’s: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pinkponk/sets/72157600267969060/ This interview is the third in our re-design series over at Creative Component. Follow the blog as we go through a very public site design. duration 17:46 In issue #21, we speak to Lorraine Ball from Roundpeg , based in Carmel, Indiana. Roundpeg helps small businesses become big businesses. Lorraine believes that the only way to be successful is for a brand to stand for something, and to own that position in a consumer’s mind. She says: “It’s allot easier to use a brief statement, like we help small businesses become big businesses, and if I’ve caught their attention, when they ask me ‘how do you do that?’, for me to then go back and explain: We develop logos, we develop web sites, we develop marketing and business plans, etc. etc.” “If someone is not interested in your message, there’s no reason to go to that next level. The same can be said for your branding communications, and certainly on your web site.” Lorraine then explains that when a visitor comes to your site, they want to know immediately — have I come to the right place?. Read more show notes on the Creative Component Re-Design site. Visit Lorraine online at www.roundpeg.biz The Twitter reference mentioned during the show is www.weallhatequickbooks.com. Other interesting links from flickr.com: Vintage Logos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mr_carl/sets/72157604144345854/ Advertising, 1950’s-1970’s: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pinkponk/sets/72157600267969060/ This interview is the third in our re-design series over at Creative Component. Follow the blog as we go through a very public site design. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-21,24157510 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:48:00 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23014845-Lorraine-Ball-21-branding-for-clients duration 17:46 In episode #21, we speak to Lorraine Ball from Roundpeg , based in Carmel, Indiana. Roundpeg helps small businesses become big businesses. Lorraine believes that the only way to be successful is for a brand to stand for something, and to own that position in a consumer’s mind. She says: “It’s allot easier to use a brief statement, like we help small businesses become big businesses, and if I’ve caught their attention, when they ask me ‘how do you do that?’, for me to then go back and explain: We develop logos, we develop web sites, we develop marketing and business plans, etc. etc.” “If someone is not interested in your message, there’s no reason to go to that next level. The same can be said for your branding communications, and certainly on your web site.” Lorraine then explains that when a visitor comes to your site, they want to know immediately — have I come to the right place?. Read more show note... duration 17:46 In episode #21, we speak to Lorraine Ball from Roundpeg , based in Carmel, Indiana. Roundpeg helps small businesses become big businesses. Lorraine believes that the only way to be successful is for a brand to stand for something, and to own that position in a consumer’s mind. She says: “It’s allot easier to use a brief statement, like we help small businesses become big businesses, and if I’ve caught their attention, when they ask me ‘how do you do that?’, for me to then go back and explain: We develop logos, we develop web sites, we develop marketing and business plans, etc. etc.” “If someone is not interested in your message, there’s no reason to go to that next level. The same can be said for your branding communications, and certainly on your web site.” Lorraine then explains that when a visitor comes to your site, they want to know immediately — have I come to the right place?. Read more show notes on the Creative Component Re-Design site. Visit Lorraine online at www.roundpeg.biz The Twitter reference mentioned during the show is www.weallhatequickbooks.com. Other interesting links from flickr.com: Vintage Logos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mr_carl/sets/72157604144345854/ Advertising, 1950’s-1970’s: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pinkponk/sets/72157600267969060/ This interview is the third in our re-design series over at Creative Component. Follow the blog as we go through a very public site design. branding for clients" / +branding+for+clients" target="paypal" duration 17:46 In episode #21, we speak to Lorraine Ball from Roundpeg , based in Carmel, Indiana. Roundpeg helps small businesses become big businesses. Lorraine believes that the only way to be successful is for a brand to stand for something, and to own that position in a consumer’s mind. She says: “It’s allot easier to use a brief statement, like we help small businesses become big businesses, and if I’ve caught their attention, when they ask me ‘how do you do that?’, for me to then go back and explain: We develop logos, we develop web sites, we develop marketing and business plans, etc. etc.” “If someone is not interested in your message, there’s no reason to go to that next level. The same can be said for your branding communications, and certainly on your web site.” Lorraine then explains that when a visitor comes to your site, they want to know immediately — have I come to the right place?. Read more show notes on the Creative Component Re-Design site. Visit Lorraine online at www.roundpeg.biz The Twitter reference mentioned during the show is www.weallhatequickbooks.com. Other interesting links from flickr.com: Vintage Logos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mr_carl/sets/72157604144345854/ Advertising, 1950’s-1970’s: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pinkponk/sets/72157600267969060/ This interview is the third in our re-design series over at Creative Component. Follow the blog as we go through a very public site design. branding for clients" / +branding+for+clients" target="paypal" tag:odeo.com,2008-06-21,23014845 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:48:00 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23616463-Lorraine-Ball-21-branding-for-clients duration 17:46 In issue #21, we speak to Lorraine Ball from Roundpeg , based in Carmel, Indiana. Roundpeg helps small businesses become big businesses. Lorraine believes that the only way to be successful is for a brand to stand for something, and to own that position in a consumer’s mind. She says: “It’s allot easier to use a brief statement, like we help small businesses become big businesses, and if I’ve caught their attention, when they ask me ‘how do you do that?’, for me to then go back and explain: We develop logos, we develop web sites, we develop marketing and business plans, etc. etc.” “If someone is not interested in your message, there’s no reason to go to that next level. The same can be said for your branding communications, and certainly on your web site.” Lorraine then explains that when a visitor comes to your site, they want to know immediately — have I come to the right place?. Read more show notes ... duration 17:46 In issue #21, we speak to Lorraine Ball from Roundpeg , based in Carmel, Indiana. Roundpeg helps small businesses become big businesses. Lorraine believes that the only way to be successful is for a brand to stand for something, and to own that position in a consumer’s mind. She says: “It’s allot easier to use a brief statement, like we help small businesses become big businesses, and if I’ve caught their attention, when they ask me ‘how do you do that?’, for me to then go back and explain: We develop logos, we develop web sites, we develop marketing and business plans, etc. etc.” “If someone is not interested in your message, there’s no reason to go to that next level. The same can be said for your branding communications, and certainly on your web site.” Lorraine then explains that when a visitor comes to your site, they want to know immediately — have I come to the right place?. Read more show notes on the Creative Component Re-Design site. Visit Lorraine online at www.roundpeg.biz The Twitter reference mentioned during the show is www.weallhatequickbooks.com. Other interesting links from flickr.com: Vintage Logos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mr_carl/sets/72157604144345854/ Advertising, 1950’s-1970’s: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pinkponk/sets/72157600267969060/ This interview is the third in our re-design series over at Creative Component. Follow the blog as we go through a very public site design. duration 17:46 In issue #21, we speak to Lorraine Ball from Roundpeg , based in Carmel, Indiana. Roundpeg helps small businesses become big businesses. Lorraine believes that the only way to be successful is for a brand to stand for something, and to own that position in a consumer’s mind. She says: “It’s allot easier to use a brief statement, like we help small businesses become big businesses, and if I’ve caught their attention, when they ask me ‘how do you do that?’, for me to then go back and explain: We develop logos, we develop web sites, we develop marketing and business plans, etc. etc.” “If someone is not interested in your message, there’s no reason to go to that next level. The same can be said for your branding communications, and certainly on your web site.” Lorraine then explains that when a visitor comes to your site, they want to know immediately — have I come to the right place?. Read more show notes on the Creative Component Re-Design site. Visit Lorraine online at www.roundpeg.biz The Twitter reference mentioned during the show is www.weallhatequickbooks.com. Other interesting links from flickr.com: Vintage Logos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mr_carl/sets/72157604144345854/ Advertising, 1950’s-1970’s: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pinkponk/sets/72157600267969060/ This interview is the third in our re-design series over at Creative Component. Follow the blog as we go through a very public site design. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-21,23616463 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:48:00 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24157511-Lea-Alcantara-20-branding-for-designers duration 25:28 In issue #20 we meet Lea Alcantara of Lealea Design , who helps the arts community and niche small businesses find their identity to be seen, be heard, and be read. Most people think that your BRAND is your logo or your identity. Lea explains that branding encompasses allot about the processes, the identity, the core and heart of your business, your values, etc. “Your brand is about every single aspect that touches or interacts with your customer/intended audience.” Lea mentions how stereotyping is important — get to the core of who you are. We also hear about establishing a brand, honesty, integrity, and the most important aspect of branding: CONSISTENCY. Visit Lea online at www.lealea.net About Lea {from lealea.net}… Lea Alcantara is the sole proprietor of Lealea Design and is often hired to kill bad design. A graduate of the Design Studies program at Grant MacEwan College, Ms. Alcantara started her career in 2003 as Print & New Media Spe... duration 25:28 In issue #20 we meet Lea Alcantara of Lealea Design , who helps the arts community and niche small businesses find their identity to be seen, be heard, and be read. Most people think that your BRAND is your logo or your identity. Lea explains that branding encompasses allot about the processes, the identity, the core and heart of your business, your values, etc. “Your brand is about every single aspect that touches or interacts with your customer/intended audience.” Lea mentions how stereotyping is important — get to the core of who you are. We also hear about establishing a brand, honesty, integrity, and the most important aspect of branding: CONSISTENCY. Visit Lea online at www.lealea.net About Lea {from lealea.net}… Lea Alcantara is the sole proprietor of Lealea Design and is often hired to kill bad design. A graduate of the Design Studies program at Grant MacEwan College, Ms. Alcantara started her career in 2003 as Print & New Media Specialist for a national Canadian security services firm, launching her own company, Lealea Design, in 2005. Ms. Alcantara’s articles have appeared in Design-in-Flight, and her Art of Self-Branding series has been linked and well-received by several design blogs and publications. Her thoughts and techniques regarding branding are also shared through her speaking engagements at conferences like the Future of Web Design 2007 in New York City and SXSW Interactive Festival in Austin, TX. This interview is the second in our re-design series over at Creative Component. Follow the blog as we go through a very public site design. duration 25:28 In issue #20 we meet Lea Alcantara of Lealea Design , who helps the arts community and niche small businesses find their identity to be seen, be heard, and be read. Most people think that your BRAND is your logo or your identity. Lea explains that branding encompasses allot about the processes, the identity, the core and heart of your business, your values, etc. “Your brand is about every single aspect that touches or interacts with your customer/intended audience.” Lea mentions how stereotyping is important — get to the core of who you are. We also hear about establishing a brand, honesty, integrity, and the most important aspect of branding: CONSISTENCY. Visit Lea online at www.lealea.net About Lea {from lealea.net}… Lea Alcantara is the sole proprietor of Lealea Design and is often hired to kill bad design. A graduate of the Design Studies program at Grant MacEwan College, Ms. Alcantara started her career in 2003 as Print & New Media Specialist for a national Canadian security services firm, launching her own company, Lealea Design, in 2005. Ms. Alcantara’s articles have appeared in Design-in-Flight, and her Art of Self-Branding series has been linked and well-received by several design blogs and publications. Her thoughts and techniques regarding branding are also shared through her speaking engagements at conferences like the Future of Web Design 2007 in New York City and SXSW Interactive Festival in Austin, TX. This interview is the second in our re-design series over at Creative Component. Follow the blog as we go through a very public site design. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-15,24157511 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:27:43 -0700 no CreativeXpert Design Interviews podcast, Design, Branding, marketing