Social media has become the go-to place for most people searching for goods and services. Businesses that understand the massive audience in this space are using the different platforms available to target clients from all over the world. By far,…
Last week Facebook bought popular messaging company WhatsApp for $16 billion (Yes with a b), giving the social media company yet another crown jewel in mobile application domination after Instagram and Facebook itself. It was shocking that WhatsApp would cost…
For the month of August, a series of guest posters will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. Today’s posts come to you from David Airey of davidairey.com and Logo Design Love. For more from David, be sure to follow him on Twitter and check…
I am one of those people who is constantly looking for ways to streamline my work processes. One of the things I’m always seeking is an all-in-one app that will help me to manage my business, so on my search…
Between my newish Twitter usage and the hundreds of blogs in my Google reader, I come across interesting and helpful articles constantly. Whether they’re about design, business, writing, blogging etc., I’m sure some of you may find them helpful as…
HOW’s editor, Bryn Mooth, recently contacted me to give me some updated information about the upcoming HOW Conference in Austin next month. I attended last year in Boston and it was a really great experience. I highly recommend it if…
Yesterday I attended the 99% Conference at the Times Center. Curated and organized by Bēhance and Cool Hunting, the conference focused not on generating ideas but on making them a reality. (The name comes from the famous quote by Thomas…
This has been everywhere recently, but I thought I’d post it here as well in case any of you missed it. It’s a great quick read.
I came across Brains on Fire—a South Carolina-based branding agency—through a random Google search, and I was really interested in and impressed by their approach. The idea of creating “fans” instead of “customers” is one of those “Why didn’t I…
More exciting news for today! The genius that is Bēhance has just added another amazing program to their portfolio of great ideas—the 99% Conference. (I realize I gush over Bēhance quite a bit, but it’s completely warranted.) For the 99%…
I’m pleased to announce that Action Method Online is up and running! AMO translates Bēhance’s much loved Action Method philosophy into an interactive format that seems extremely easy to use. The interface is also really well-designed and easy on the…
I came across this book while browsing in Barnes and Noble a few weeks ago, but wasn’t able to find any information about it online. So I was excited to learn that the official website is now up and running.…
Love the patterns on these IQ postcards designed by Alison Haigh. Lots more to see in her portfolio. via Form Fifty Five
This month Fast Company has published it’s annual Masters of Design issue. All of the content is focused on design and business—from architecture to fashion to graphic design and everything in between. You can check out some of the articles…
I’m a huge list maker and therefore I’m a pretty avid user of “To Do” programs. I’m always trying to figure out ways to be more organized and efficient with all the things I need to accomplish, and as a…
Yesterday CreativeTechs sent out a really great newsletter that compiled a list of free ebooks geared towards designers. I’ve only gotten to look through a few so far, but it seems like an extremely helpful list. In downloading all the…
The HOW Conference site has posted mp3s of most of the 2008 sessions. You can download single sessions for $15 and workshops for $19, or you can get the entire package for $199. A pretty good deal considering the price…
AIGA has released the results of their 2008 Salary Survey. Download your copy here. Or you can also find more details and a salary calculator right here.