As a web designer and consultant, I’m constantly on the lookout for tools that will make the job easier and quicker. Luckily, people seem to be creating some excellent tools almost every week at the moment, and I’ve discovered some real gems. Here are the top 5 tools I find really handy Continue Reading →
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I heard a reference to this quote recently so I looked up the full text. I thought it was good reasoning for why Coke sells massively all over the planet, even in developing countries – it’s the same everywhere and it’s also classless. It’s product consistency at it’s best. What made it really interesting for me though is that the quote comes from a time (1970′s I think) before the modern age of big branding and marketing.
It’s a good reminder that where branding is concerned, if you are branding a mass product or service, consistency of delivery and quality is a key element to success. That way, the customer knows what he can expect and will happily pay for more, time and time again. Continue Reading →
I love Skype. Such an easy to use and useful application, and I like the brand too. I also like good usability in an application – something I advise on in my work and look out for in everything I use. Continue Reading →
eautiful illustrated type is something we really like, and so it’s no surprise we’re fans of the Daily Drop Cap project by typographer and illustrator Jessica Hische. Continue Reading →
I’m always in favour of cleaner and uncluttered website designs, as I think it helps visitors to understand a website much better and generally have a better experience. Too many websites let the design overshadow the content these days. Personally, I tend to favour Edward Tufte’s principle of “Simple design, intense content”. Continue Reading →
