Section 508 and Higher Education

In his article 508 and Higher Ed., Jon Whiting at WebAIM has blogged about his findings on college web sites meeting (or not meeting) Section 508 requirements. It’s pretty sad how even college web sites, in the most part, do not meet even the most basic web accessibility requirements of Section 508. Jon states:
only three [...]

David Cabianca: Two Lines Align

After seeing the Fella and McFetridge show, in its context — in California, in LA, in the Frank Gehry-designed Disney Concert Hall — it occurs to me that this was also a show about the trajectories of modernism, specifically, the trajectories of American modernism…

Dear Internet…

Just thought you’d like to know, you’ve only got about 10 hours left to purchase the Thesis Theme for only $67. The pre-launch hoo-rah is over, and now it’s time to get serious about theme software.

Kiva: Empowering Entrepreneurs

I had heard of Kiva before… received invites via e-mails and read blog posts, but it wasn’t until I saw this Pod aired on Current that I decided to participate. After jumping in and choosing an entrepreneur to lend to, I really got hooked. The site is clean, friendly and very usable. So far, the [...]

Teddy Blanks: Errol Morris’s Problem With Photography

Standard Operating Procedure is a gorgeous, pulsing stopwatch of a movie, and like all of Morris’s best work, its structure is based on a rhythmic series of revelations.

Google Web Site Optimizer Tool: I Told You So

Ever wondered whether your design recommendation was actually the best option? Ever disagreed with a stakeholder over the best creative execution? Google’s new Website Optimizer tool makes testing different visuals quick and painless, and provides full reports to present to clients, as Alex explains.

Post-Boot Camp

At 4.50pm yesterday - just 10 minutes from the end of Boot Camp ‘08 - a massive power  outage struck south Dublin. Despite the sudden loss of lighting and overhead projectors, our resourceful iQ presenters managed to wrap up successfully. Drinks in the Long Hall and Hogan’s pubs followed and helped to soothe our throats [...]

Beyond functional to usable

Well visually designed wine labels are one thing, but these wine labels go beyond describing the wine visually and are actually usable. [...]