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I have seen many people become good at copying, but then never think to apply what they learned to their own drawings. Applying something from what you study tests you to see if you actually understood what you copied.
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John K, Application of Studies
John K, Application of Studies
[Podcast] Episode #16: Design roundtable (Part 1 of 3)
Time: 15:34 | 06/15/2010 | Download MP3
Summary
A roundtable discussion featuring three members of the 37signals design team: Jamie Dihiansan, Jason Fried, and Ryan Singer. In this part, the trio discusses their respective roles, working at 37signals vs. Crate and Barrel, copywriting in design, design inspiration, and more.
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Airbus Skylink.
Priceline is the only mass-market public site I’ve seen that requires your initials instead of a checkbox to confirm you agree with the terms, conditions, and privacy policy.
Netflix plan is to stay focused
“Netflix and the Future of the Entertainment Business” offers a fascinating look at Netflix’ strategy moving forward as outlined by Reed Hastings.
One thing that stood out in the presentation is how the company currently offers only one content type…
...So you’d expect Netflix to aim to expand into those other content types, right? But actually, the company’s strategy is to stay focused and avoid going into those other areas (see second bullet point below):
The whole thing is worth a clickthrough. Actually, I think it’s the first time I’ve ever made it through an entire one of those online slideshow things.
This week in Twitter
Highlights from this week’s 37signals staff posts at Twitter.
@jasonfried: Just started working on a new product today. We will see where it goes.
@uptonic: Cool service from Kayak: Where can I fly and for how much? http://www.kayak.com/explore/ /via @weightshift
@dhh: On a @garyvee high from his RailsConf talk. Talk about crushing it! Addictive personality.
@sh: Things I Can’t Believe I Think To Myself: I wish Pages had Microsoft Word Art.
@mattlinderman: Neat stuff from Texas based illustrator and artist Toby Thane Neighbors: http://www.hepcatink.com/
@jasonfried: A company is Getting Real: http://www.watchusgettingreal.com
@JZ: Career strategy:
1. Become the best at 1 specific thing
2. Become top 25% at two or more things http://bit.ly/QAGCL
@jasonfried: My latest column for @incmagazine is on newsstands (June issue) and online. Hiring is the topic: http://bit.ly/cx4I58
@dhh: Beautiful pure HTML5 no-images app for seeing time zones by Thomas Fuchs: http://everytimezone.com/ (works great on iPad).
@37signals: Finding clients with Sortfolio? Finding a web design firm with Sortfolio? Let us know so we can add you to: http://sortfolio.com/success
Clever cable holders. Via curled and feathered.