Today I upgraded to WordPress 3.3.2 and worked a bit on this site’s design.
The backup documentation seemed a bit intimidating at first, but it turns out that my hosting provider offers an option to automate backups via FTP to a server in a different location. We’re doing that once a day now.
So I just pushed the upgrade button and that was it.
Then I created a Child Theme which I dubbed ‘Twenty Eleven Schuurmudgeon’. Continue reading
Marko Teräs about Moodstream, by Getty Images:
(…) I don’t believe that services like Moodstream can ever be a death of
creativity – that designers would just go there and let an application
decide for him what pictures and music to use. But maybe as an impulse
awakener this could sometimes be useful. (…)"
I agree, this could be a useful tool when preparing e.g. a presentation, a media production or for a brainstorm about design or branding.
As it happens, just yesterday we've started the process of creating – or rather "distilling" – Cluetail Ltd.'s corporate identity. I will be collecting examples of likes and dislikes over the coming weeks.
Since "human conversation" is a central theme to the new company, I've been collecting some imagery from Flickr, tagged "conversation", for inspiration. Now, Moodstream could perhaps help in this process, as well.
Any other useful tools for this purpose?
Justin Fenwick: "(…) I looked through 20 different options, which exhausts the lists of other older comprehensive reviews I found. (…) Netvibes is without question the one to beat. (…)"
[A lengthy analysis of the main Ajax homepages (aka personalized start pages), concluding that Microsoft and Google are set to dominate.]
Published February 28, 2006:
"(…) Over the past year many new AJAX homepages, aka personalized start pages, have been introduced to the market. Microsoft and Google have offerings, as do a host of small startups. First I’ll define what an AJAX homepage is, then I’ll do a feature comparison between the leading services. (…)"
Posted March 4, 2008: "(…) Netvibes ginger is now open to any netvibes registered user. (…) Ginger features and performance improvements:
(…)"
"(…) Morph, a joint nanotechnology concept, developed by Nokia Research Center (NRC) and the University of Cambridge (UK) – was launched [on February 25] alongside the "Design and the Elastic Mind" exhibition, on view from February 24 to May 12, 2008, at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. (…)"
http://www.youtube.com/v/IX-gTobCJHs&rel=1
"(…) Featured in The Museum of Modern Art “Design and The Elastic Mind” exhibition, the Morph concept device is a bridge between highly advanced technologies and their potential benefits to end-users. (…)"
"(…) Morph is a concept demonstrating some of the possibilities
nanotechnologies might enable in future communication devices. Morph
can sense its environment, is energy harvesting and self cleaning .
Morph
is a flexible two-piece device that can adapt its shape to different
use modes. Nanotechnology enables to have adaptive materials yet rigid
forms on demand.
It is also featured in the MoMA online exhibition
"Design and the Elastic Mind". It has been a collaboration project of
Nokia Research Center and Cambridge Nanoscience Center. (…)"
"(…) Morph, a joint nanotechnology concept, developed by Nokia Research Center (NRC) and the University of Cambridge (UK) – was launched [on February 25] alongside the "Design and the Elastic Mind" exhibition, on view from February 24 to May 12, 2008, at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.
(…) Morph is a concept that demonstrates how future mobile devices might be stretchable and flexible, allowing the user to transform their mobile device into radically different shapes. It demonstrates the ultimate functionality that nanotechnology might be capable of delivering: flexible materials, transparent electronics and self-cleaning surfaces. (…)"
"(…) With Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo presenting a short video of the REMADE mobile phone during the Mobile World Congress 2008, I am able to share one of the case-studies addressing sustainability our team* has been working on passionately. (…)"
http://www.youtube.com/v/w0uG-BaZ7Tk&rel=1
"(…) Nokia has released a short video showing a new concept from our design team exploring how recycled materials could be used to make mobiles in the future.
The idea behind the "remade" concept was to see if it was possible to create a device made from nothing new. It has been designed using recycled materials that avoid the need for natural resources, reduce landfill, and allow for more energy efficient production.
It is made out of metals from upcycled aluminum cans, plastics from drink bottles form the chassis, and its rubber key mats are provided by old car tyres. Inside the phone are new more environmentally friendly technologies such as printed electronics, and the graphics used on the display save energy without compromising on style.
Remade is a concept that explores potential new ideas for the future, and is part of Nokia’s ongoing work looking at how it can help people make more sustainable choices. It is designed to help inspire and stimulate discussion on how mobile devices might be made in the future.(…)"