The Vendor Client Relationship
Seems about right.
(via @snook, @iamkory, @motherfuton, & @everyone-with-a-twitter-account-today)
The Incredibles – The Chairs
We own (possibly a pirated version of) The Incredibles and I’m not ashamed to admit that I like it. The movie, not the possibility that it’s a copied version. I enjoy the movie for what it is, a well-scripted and dialogued animation from Disney Pixar.
Part of the reason I think I enjoy it over some of their other films, is the era in time the movie takes place. I like that late 40’s through early 60’s time frame. The nation was just out of war, the boys were home, and the economy started booming. It was also the time that design began playing an important role in the products purchased and used. From cars to clothing and magazines to appliances, design began its strongest influence on culture up to that point in time.
Good thing other designers have enough time on their hands to put things together like The Incredibles – The Chairs, a nice compilation of screen shots of the well-designed chairs in the film. Otherwise I’d still be stuck wondering what it was I liked about the movie so much and just couldn’t articulate it into words.
A couple below that I’d buy today if available.
25 And Over
I have no idea who Tomato Nation is, but I just stumbled across his/her post on 25 And Over. They nailed it. As I read through the 20 different rules I had to reflect on where I sit on the top side of 25.
There are a number of them I’d like to get better at, most notably #1. Remember to write thank-you notes and #14. Have something to talk about besides college or your job. Not that I talk about college all that much but I do see the importance of learning in all areas so that you have the ability to carry on meaningful conversation in most situations.
There are also a number of them that I could print out, highlight and hand to certain people I know. But then I would fail miserably at #20.
Importance of HTML Headings for Accessibility
I can admit that I still have a lot to learn about what I do. One of the areas I need to improve my knowledge in is accessibility of my sites for those with disabilities. The following is an impressive 9 minute video demonstration by Aaron Cannon who among other things is blind since birth.
Aaron takes the time to walk a user through how he “sees” a website. Through the use of a screen reader, he can navigate the web and surprisingly to me, do so very quickly.
For my non-developer readers, the H1 tags that he mentions are the most heavily weighted section of a web page in terms of code. By using semantically sound coding practices, I can benefit my clients in how their web pages are displayed, in how their pages are index by search engines, and in how those who visit the site unconventionally (ie. Aaron, mobile users, RSS Readers) can be accommodated. (more…)
You’re doing it wrong
Gold Hill, Colorado
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