Archive for October, 2009

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Cool iPhone & iPod Accessory: The GoGoStand

As most of  you know i’m crazy about my iPhone.  I use it for work, business, blogging, communication, fun and many other things. I often have my phone sitting next to me while I work and prop it up against items on my desk so I can read my incoming alerts and messages.
I have been looking [...]

10 Comments » - Posted in All Things Apple, Reviews, design, technology by Niki Brown

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Women in Web Design

I’m not that big of a fan of lists, but this one is worth checking out: 40 Amazing Female Role Models for Web Designers.  Men tend to dominate the web design world. If you need proof go to any web design or development conference. This list is packed with other talented designers and developers and [...]

3 Comments » - Posted in Graphic Design, Web Design, design by Niki Brown

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

Hands On With The Magic Mouse

I had a chance to stop by the Apple Store today to check out all the new sparkling goodies that were recently added to their lineup. I’ve been a bit disappointed that they didn’t have the magic mice out for sale, but they did have them hooked-up (literally) to some of the iMacs. I had [...]

9 Comments » - Posted in All Things Apple, Boston, Web 2.OH, design, industrial design by Niki Brown

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Quick Tip #45 How To Identify Fonts

In this quick tip I’ll show you some font identification tools to help you find that special font.
Links: Identifont, Fonts by similarity, What The Font

6 Comments » - Posted in Quick Tips, Screencasts, Web 2.OH, design, type by Niki Brown

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Why Hello There… Magic Mouse!

I have to admit that I have a thing for mice. I’m always on the go and usually have a mouse and a laptop in my bag just in case inspiration strikes up an impromptu design session.  I have owned all sorts of mice that have faithfully served on both Mac and PC, but [...]

9 Comments » - Posted in All Things Apple, Web 2.OH, design, industrial design, technology, toys by Niki Brown

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Jack Of All Trades? Or Specialization?

Question of the week: Is it better to specialize in a specific area of design, or to be a jack of all trades? Where do you currently stand in this spectrum of design? Currently pursuing a niche? Or are you knowledgeable in many aspects of design?
Leave a comment and let me know what you think!
Listen!

17 Comments » - Posted in Graphic Design, Question Of The Week, Web 2.OH, Web Design, design, illustration by Niki Brown