RoyG

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by RoyG 15y ago
This is pretty interesting, but can someone please tell me the advantage of using CSS instead of Javascript? Is it to reduce code cruft in each page, or because some people turn Javascript off?
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by RoyG 15y ago
Tempurpedic all the way. We've had one for 8 years, and it's the only mattress my wife, who has a chronic back condition, sleeps well on. Your choice of pillow is important as well, and Tempurpedic's pillow is also top notch. Also, a lot ch
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by RoyG 15y ago
Despite Sir Howard's pretensions, Sony still doesn't really 'get it,' instead they just want to fight the old way, kind of like the English redcoats marching rank and file through Indian country. Read Geohot's blog response to the hack, and
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by RoyG 16y ago
How would people respond if the article were changed to this: 'Dear Writer, You Aren't That Special' "In essence, writing is not a chaotic expression, it’s a measured approach to creation. We cannot create a good writing solution by shuffli
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by RoyG 16y ago
It would have been a much better article if he did it with HTML 5 and Canvas.
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by RoyG 16y ago
Lots of good investment advice; my advice is to guard against losses: 1.) Keep the hookers and blow to a minimum. 2.) If you think you've met 'the one,' be sure to get a prenup.
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by RoyG 16y ago
This will be great...once somebody inverts the law of physics; it says it uses RGB inks, which is physically impossible.
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by RoyG 16y ago
Ur missing the blinking GIF animation, 'WARNING: your website may be infected!'
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by RoyG 16y ago
I appreciate that Kadavy actually delves into the technical deficiencies of Comic Sans before he gets to the real heart of the matter at the end. He misses the larger 'hacker design' point, however - unless you are an experienced designer,
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by RoyG 16y ago
It seems that people associate meditation with Zen-style sitting meditation, which seems to be the canonical example. However, there are also standing, walking and moving forms of meditation, as practiced in Tai Chi, Chi Kung, Ba Gua and Yo
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by RoyG 16y ago
It's a different matter in a job posting; in that case, it's a synthetic PR move, where the posters think they are showing how hip and cool their company is. Usually also a sign of unrealistic expectations.
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by RoyG 16y ago
Thanks Colourlovers and Bubs, for putting this together. It's interesting qualitative data, and useful in many ways, though not for everybody. Color is more art than science, which probably accounts for some of the negative comments here. I
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by RoyG 16y ago
“You can do everything that the iPad can with existing off-the-shelf technology and hardware for probably $300 to $400 less per device,” Professor Soloway said. Really? This is why they refer to it as the Ivory Tower!
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by RoyG 16y ago
While I agree with the author's general points, the examples were very general and vague; for example, he uses the bike design seemingly to show a designer who was uncoupled from engineering, yet I would bet this bike design was created by
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by RoyG 16y ago
This isn't just a programming issue; it reminded me of my younger days as a freelance designer, where I would meet with many prospective entrepreneurs who would tell me something like 'I'm very good at design, I just need somebody to work t
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by RoyG 16y ago
Form factor means everything; look at how many new iPad only apps there are, strictly due to increased screen size. Jobs made this clear when he nixed the 7" iPad.
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Design Guru/Intern...really?
3 points by RoyG 16y ago|3 comments
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by RoyG 16y ago
Here is an example of what this kind of thinking leads to: Craigslist SF: Web Designer/Front-End Guru Intern • Demonstrable years experience creating consumer web/mobile applications • Masterful command of the Adobe Creative Suite: Photosh
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by RoyG 16y ago
I don't know the author's work, but I do know that this vision is nothing new, and it's often why a startup, or many other well-meaning businesses think all they really need is a design intern. It also points toward the old trope of 'I'm a
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by RoyG 16y ago
Good list, but where's ffmpeg? Though I come from the design world, I realized how much speed and power advantage there is in the command line, and spent the time – over several years – learning how to use it. The speed advantage is so appa
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by RoyG 16y ago
Having hacked my way through Joomla, I think the answer to your question would be a wrapper that hides the CMS.
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by RoyG 16y ago
It's the right idea, just waaay too simplistic. Twitter is very useful for finding people who may fit your target audience, but it's not a spam and split deal – you need to build up value in your own Twitter acct. to get people interested.
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by RoyG 16y ago
I grew up with this as well. My 'solution' was to chart my own course. While i've never (yet) achieved huge success in the traditional manner, I continue to learn, grow and push myself. The problem, as I see it, comes from the expectations
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by RoyG 16y ago
I did our home lighting, using Insteon w. a few random x10s still around, using Indigo on a Mini, which is connected to our home ent. system. Hacking is at another level when you need to make sure you don't electrocute yourself or burn the
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by RoyG 16y ago
I'm running Safari 5 on an older Macbook, and the Flash side is noticeably faster/smoother. That must be the 'known issue...?'
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by RoyG 16y ago
Crashed Safari/Snow Leopard 3x, after zooming the processor like Flash on steroids. NRFPT.
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by RoyG 16y ago
You mischaracterized the situation; the baseline for a colorblind audience is legibility, not quality. In other words, you make it so they can see the difference, but not the beauty, which would actually be impossible. Also, there are many
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by RoyG 16y ago
I had a color blind client once. He kept rejecting my duotone artwork because it didn't 'look right.' When he finally admitted he was color blind, I asked him 'why are you trying to make color decisions when you have this condition?' and he
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by RoyG 16y ago
I just found this out when I had an occasion to use PM on a small project. I found Huddle, which I think is a nice alternative, with a much better price point.
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by RoyG 16y ago
No question here, just a thanks for putting up this handy and concise list of proto fab resources - good stuff!

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