Now, more than ever, is the time to fine tune your brilliant web idea that will change the world – or at least get bought by Yahoo/Google/Microsoft/News Corp. Techcrunch UK (which has recently relaunched) discusses a study that shows growth in venture capital in the UK and Ireland. So, if you ever thought that it might be difficult to get venture capital unless you were based in Silicon Valley, now is the time to dust down your ideas.
Update: Venture Beat has more about how venture capital is leaving Silicon Valley.

NHS Alchemy now features the short film Last Tuesday Night which highlights the work of the NHS across London, finding out what they do, why they enjoy their work and some of the things you should think about if considering a career in health and social care. The film was made by Zebra Crossing Creative Media.

The New York Times has an article up about how the web’s users are getting older, and (as with other areas of the media) people are realising how they can be a more important and valuable audience than the much desired youth audience.

We’re currently using the 37 Signals Job Board in our continuing search for a Junior Web Designer. This is what we said:

FoxLand is an emerging brand and user-centred design agency based in London. We are seeking an ambitious junior web designer to bolster our creative team. You will have excellent design skills, be adept at CSS and XHTML (and comprehend Flash) and have a near obsession with current web and design trends. You must be happy to work as part of a team, be comfortable in front of clients and be willing to roll up your sleeves and help with everything. In return we are offering an ideal environment for you to develop your skills and experience on exciting projects and will actively encourage you to do so.

Please send your CV to iwantthatjob@fox-land.co.uk

The Functioning Form blog summarises a talk by Liz Danzico about web design ‘rules’ that don’t stand up and should be seen as ‘considerations’.

Call it the influence of MySpace or a reaction to the slick clean design status quo, but the Creative Review blog discusses what it is (possibly) calling “The New Ugly”. The most high profile example of this is, of course, the Olympics 2012 logo.