The web vs. newspapers
A good case study from Publishing 2.0 on how ‘old publishing’ concepts are still struggling with the new forms the web are forcing upon it.
Adobe’s Flash, user interface and the iPhone
A great article that discusses why Adobe’s Flash will struggle to happily coexist on Apple’s iPhone – and not for technical reasons. The key issue is that Flash does not use native controls (buttons, drop-down lists, etc.), but instead lets a designer reinvent them. In terms of usability this is a major problem on computers, but when it is transferred to the mobile world, it creates an even larger issue.
Looking for great people
Busy as ever, we’re again looking for new people to join us. Our advertisement is on the ever reliable 37 Signals Job Board. This is what we are looking for:
FoxLand is an emerging brand and user-centred design agency based in London. We are seeking an ambitious 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. A knowledge of PHP/MySQL would be an advantage.
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 use and develop your skills and experience on a range of exciting and creative projects.
Please send your CV to iwantthatjob@fox-land.co.uk
19 June, 2008
Hugg, the enviro-Digg clone
Talking of Digg, take a look at this slightly clunky clone called Hugg, from Treehugger, the environmental issues blog.
Digg and brands that are loved
People moshing at a ‘chatshow’? That’s Digg. For a website that essentially makes it easy to share web articles with other people and see what is the most popular, Digg has certainly created an incredible brand that people really love. Zoe Margolis of The Guardian talks to Kevin Rose, one of the founders of Digg.
The Prince’s Charities Community site launches
We are delighted to announce the launch of The Prince’s Charities Community website. The site brings together the work of The Prince’s Charities – a diverse group of not-for-profit organisations of which The Prince of Wales is president. This work spans a broad range of areas, from giving young people in the UK an opportunity to change their lives to helping an Afghan village maintain their traditional pottery skills.
We worked closely with Clarence House and the charities to develop a site that educates visitors about the work of The Prince’s 19 charities and social enterprises while also providing them with an opportunity to get involved.
The site focuses on the people and organisations that make up the community behind the charities. It features profiles of charity employees, supporters and beneficiaries, as well as inspirational stories, blogs, news and events. Visitors can show their support by signing up on the site to join this community.
A fantastic project to be involved with, we developed the site from the ground up – from initial design concepts through to a full PHP/MySQL CMS backend. Many thanks to all who helped us to put it together.
4 June, 2008