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Focus on reader comments #5
It’s been a while since I put the focus back on you. Too long, in fact. So here’s another batch of your thought-provoking comments.
Forget about design
We judge people by how they look. It’s an everyday occurrence, no matter how unfair. But what if appearances didn’t matter? What if we could just say what’s on our minds and not worry about clothes, hair, makeup?
Design agencies and studios on Twitter
It’s common business sense to follow what’s happening in the design world. So for you smart folk who are reading my blog, here’s some help in the form of the most notable agencies and studios using Twitter to their advantage. But not all get it right.
When vanity is good for business
We’re all interested in what others say about us. Especially when it’s about our work. Now if, like me, you act as your own PR team, discovering these snippets and citations rests solely on your shoulders. And in today’s business environment, it’s not just vanity. It’s a necessity.
Cue the ego search.
Compelling comments and ulterior motives
It’s gratifying when I publish a blog post and you leave comments. What I talk about doesn’t always call for a response, but when it does, and you reply, it’s very encouraging. But is an interest in discussion the only reason you leave your thoughts?
The ulterior motive is gathering pace.
Northern Ireland’s designer twits
Over capacity image by Mykl Roventine
Increasingly mentioned in the media, Twitter has replaced Delicious as my bookmarking tool of choice. I’m always interested in what local designers are up to, so here’s a “Top of the Twitter Design Charts” for Northern Ireland (be great to get a coffee / pint one weekend soon).
Blogs, Mad about Design
Blogs, Mad about Design is a new book from maomao publications. It showcases screenshots and brief descriptions from more than 250 blogs that are, well, mad about design. Here’s a preview.
Comments you won’t have seen
Ask any blog author about moderating comments, and I’m sure they’ll have an opinion — the time it takes, comment spam, links within comments etc. I reckon I’m one of the more strict moderators when it comes to your name appearing on my blog, and I’ve decided to show a few of the strange comments received that haven’t seen the light of day (prepare pinch of salt).
25 fantastic design articles from 2008
As a little thank you for reading my blog, I asked what your favourite design blog post was from 2008. A fitting way to finish off the year and to bring in the new, here’s what you chose, and why.