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Portfolio Reviews, the benefits thereof
Attending a portfolio review is a great start for budding designers who are looking for a venue to have someone in the professional field critique …
in Boagworld Policies and procedures may not be the most exciting of topics, but they can help you get things done, avoid legal prosecution and prevent internal politics.The exciting world of policies and procedures
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Bloggers Put Scientific Method To the Test
ananyo writes "Scrounging chemicals and equipment in their spare time, a team of chemistry bloggers is trying to replicate published protocols for making molecules.
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Tour of the Deep Underground Science and Engineering Lab
lukej writes "Over eleven years ago, the possibility of using the retired Homestake Mine as an underground science laboratory was first proposed.
in Slashdot
US Activists Oppose US Govt Calls To Weaken EU Privacy Rules
judgecorp writes "The European Commission has proposals for data privacy (including the 'right to be forgotten') and the U.S. government is opposing them. Now U.S.
in swissmiss
The Amazings
Every now and then, I come across an idea that gets me so excited I need to jump up! The Amazings is one of them.
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Paper Desk
My desk by Miguel Mestre is a dream come true. The desk’s surface is made of a giant stack of large paper sheets. Sketch, draw and then start new by simply taking off the top sheet.
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♥ / Citizen Stock
A big thank you to Citizen Stock for sponsoring this week’s RSS Feed. Get Real in 2013! That’s why we love Citizen Stock. They are a stock photo agency that uses real people, not models.
in Boagworld
Are you wasting the potential of the web?
I know I am boring you all with my posts on web governance and strategy, but am I wasting my breath?
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Suitcase Pet Bed
I just had to laugh out loud when I etsy-stumbled upon this suitcase pet bed.
in Ace Jet 170
Anatomy
Towards the end of last year a friend of mine, who was working on a web-based typography tool, asked me for tips on how to pair typefaces.
in Dezeen
Andrée Putman 1925-2013
in Smashing Magazine
Mobile Myths Debunked: Think Again: Assumptions About Mobile To Reconsider

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Friday Link Pack
This giant Barry McGee mural in Brooklyn is just down the street form my house. So, awesome. - The Chinese have bumper icecarts, taking iceskating to a whole new level!
in Boagworld
URL structures and analytics
It’s well known that good URL structures can help SEO, but how often do we think about the impact of URL structures on analytics? We should.
in You the Designer
You! Be Inspired! – The Fingering Project
If you’ve ever been a fan of investigative drama TV series such as CSI or NCIS, you’ll definitely agree that one of the most important …
in Slashdot An anonymous reader writes "Often referred to as the godfather of the iPod, former Apple executive and current Nest CEO Tony Fadell played an instrumental part in Apple's resurgence.iPod Engineer Tony Fadell On the Unique Nature of Apple's Design Process
in Smashing Magazine
The Myth Of Hand-Lettered Typography: Understanding The Difference Between Type And Lettering

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Welcome to the world of tomorrow
On this week’s show, we kick off a new season that focuses on inspirational posts including redesign versus realignment, what the heck is SEO, and responsive data tables.
in Experience Matters
The Triumph of Simplicity: Ode to the Google Doodle
I’ve been thinking about writing this post for awhile, but always stopped short of putting pen to paper (ok, fingers to keyboard) because it didn’t quite feel weighty enough.
in Dezeen
Meme Meadows Experimental House by Kengo Kuma and Associates
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Iraqi Parliament architect attacks "failure" of iconic buildings
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"The architect-midwife should be brilliant at listening" - Gurmeet Sian
in Dezeen in magCulture Here’s a quick look at the front cover of the next issue of The Ride Journal, now available for pre-order. Click image to see larger version.
Market by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance for Petite Friture
Coming soon – The Ride Journal #7
in Design Observer: Main Posts
OBlog: Album Cover Patterns
Album Cover Patterns in Wired The Syrian military used an exotic chemical weapon on rebels during an attack in the city of Homs, a secret U.S.
Syria Dropped Hallucinogen Weapon on Rebels, Secret Cable Says
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Rick Poynor: The Hidden History of Socialism and Modernity in former Yugoslavia
A new book documents the unfamiliar history of socialism and modernity in graphic design from former Yugoslavia. in Design Observer: Main Posts Transparent Speakers
OBlog: Transparent Speakers
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OBlog: Shake
Shake: Animal Photography by <a href="http://carlidavidsonphotography.com/SHAKE/1/">Carli Davidson</a>.
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Alexandra Lange: Ignore the Coconuts and Marshmallows, admire George Nelson (&Co.)'s modular graphics.
Ignore the Coconuts and Marshmallows, admire George Nelson's modular graphics. in Design Observer: Main Posts Romeo and Juliet Poster by Beetroot Design Group
OBlog: Romeo and Juliet Poster
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Michael Bierut: Remembering Michael Patrick Cronan
Michael Bierut remembers the late Michael Cronan. in Design Observer: Main Posts Luxury Therapy by Mauro Perucchetti
OBlog: Luxury Therapy
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OBlog: Betsy on Etsy: Ornaments and Decorations Gift Guide
Ornaments and decorations found on Etsy.
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Rick Poynor: Shooting the Past: a filmic meditation on the power of photos
Stephen Poliakoff’s Shooting the Past, set in a fictitious photo library, is a film that could haunt you for years.


