Sad news and hard news

Hard News reports: "Paul Reynolds, internet developer, commentator and catalyst, died suddenly yesterday morning. He would have understood and approved of the way the sad news spread – via Twitter, Facebook and old-fashioned email".

I heard the news via Twitter last night. A terrible shock. My thoughts are with Helen.

HTML5 vs Flash

A succinct summary of the perceived roles of each at Smashing Magazine. "HTML5 And Flash: Why It’s Not A War, And Why Flash Won’t Die"

CS5

I wants it.

Upgrade, Shmupgrade

Off to the Adobe Roadshow today to hear all about CS5. Crikey, doesn't seem long since I got CS4!

Moving

Well moved, actually. To The Space at 1 Wakefield Street.

Infographics

How to choose a typeface and other cool examples of presenting information graphically at Design Reviver.

"How a web design goes straight to hell"

Lis reminds us of the joys of webdesign with this gem from the oatmeal.com.

We all know someone who has a "nephew that can do web pages".

Back on the case

Well after a rark-up by Lis, back on the job with Blogdini.

Some useful hints here about what NOT to do when using stock photography (from Design Shack).

For example: where possible, DIY.

New Zealand pavilion at the 2009 Venice Biennale a success

Creative New Zealand reports: "New Zealand’s participation at the art world’s most prestigious contemporary art exhibition – the Venice Biennale – was a critical and popular success with an unprecedented number of visitors passing through the 2009 exhibitions."
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Happy New Year

New Year's resolution. Keep Blogdini posted!