A recent article in the New York Times has gotten me thinking about whether there is a semantic or more substantial difference between communication models like Twitter and the writing exercise I engage in when blogging. I think there is a difference. First, “micro-blogging” models such as twittering, status-updating (Facebook, LinkedIn), and profile […]
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Microblogging, Twittering, and Thinking out Loud
September 13th, 2008 · Comments Off
Tags: Random thoughts · process improvement
simple idea, made better: scented, “rat-proof” garbage bags
July 8th, 2007 · No Comments
The New York Daily News has a post today about an interesting innovation: “rat-proof” garbage bags. The trick? Apparently the scent of Eucalyptus is very effective at getting the little buggers to go away. Just a reminder that little ideas with good execution can get a product to market just as effectively […]
Tags: What I learned today · process improvement
What is Obvious about Designing? and How to Apply It
June 28th, 2007 · No Comments
I wrote up a few thoughts on Robert Hoekman’s Designing the Obvious (New Riders, 2007) and have some suggestions gleaned from that that I’m considering implementing in my applications. I think that following these thoughts will move the business forward in terms of Ease of Use and Design.
What is Obvious about Designing?
Robert Hoekman’s book […]
Tags: design · process improvement
