Has anyone else noticed some creepy similarities between Windows and Leopard in those extremely annoying pop-ups asking something along the lines of: “This application has been downloaded from the Internet, are you sure you want to open it?” My answer to this is simple: Yes, and before this, that was why I was using a… Continue reading Paranoia Leopardia
An english Christmas
Having people over for Christmas is an event people usually dread. This year, Matt and I decided to have his family over and let me tell you, one of the things that doesn’t come with relocation packages, is an explanation of the rites around the Christmas meal.Every country has it’s own version. Some of you… Continue reading An english Christmas
Blogging as an active thing i don't have time for at the moment…
I’ve been working a lot and I admit, more than is probably required by your average human. I barely keep on top of email, check the odd flickr photo, haven’t opened my RSS reader in weeks, haven’t done my Xmas shopping and barely managed to squeeze in a haircut after 2 months without one. I… Continue reading Blogging as an active thing i don't have time for at the moment…
Design whassat?
I’m slightly baffled at what’s going on in design at the moment. Never more has the term “designer” meant something completely superficial, not so useful, egocentric and unsustainable. And at the same time, in business circles, the term “design” is being hailed as the great solution to a changing economy and market. Has the concept… Continue reading Design whassat?
Image of the day
Found while doing online xmas browsing.
Roadblocks to green decisions
I’m spending a lot of time around Elephant & Castle (no its not a virtual game but rather a southern and definitely dodgy neighborhood of London) and going to get my lunch at the local Tesco. The other day, as I waited for someone at the entrance, an EDF sales person approached me to sell… Continue reading Roadblocks to green decisions
Looking for a technology companion
No not the weighted companion cube :) I’m finding myself with a few interesting personal projects that involve web/mobile/API harnessing and am looking for a server-side developer / programmer who’d like to work with me on them. If you like the challenge of working with designers and their craaaazy ideas then have a look at… Continue reading Looking for a technology companion
Quote of the day
On why Firefox is always slow, even on my new machine, Matt said: – Firefox can be like a drunken homeless man vomiting all over himself, at that point all that’s left to do is clean everything up and use anti-bacterial spray.
How I got Eurostarred
View Larger Map So I am no longer a “St-Pancreas virgin” as a fellow traveller in the train referred to it, and it’s frankly really great. It took me a little over 2 hours (or about 40 rows of knitting since that’s what’s making transportation such a breeze these days) to get to Bruxelles and… Continue reading How I got Eurostarred
Pecha Kucha in Montreal 3rd edition
It’s that time of the year again so put on your hat and gloves, brush up that powerpoint and get thee to the SAT for a 3rd edition of Pecha Kucha. Think you can find a job in design in Montreal without promoting your work? Ha! They’re looking for a few more presenters so what… Continue reading Pecha Kucha in Montreal 3rd edition