Graffiti Compasses, Welcome Mats, and the Art of the Generous GreetingWeb and software designers, take note: Spray-painted compasses in New York illustrate how helpful a thin layer of extra help can be for new arrivals.
Dieter Rams and the Fresh PrinceWill Smith's cringe-inducing wardrobe of the eighties got me thinking about the difficulty of truly timeless design. Dieter Rams to the rescue.
Tapworthy “Nails a Sea Change” in App DesignSoftware-startup guru Bob Walsh gives Tapworthy a glowing review and healthy recommendation.
Patching Up Your iPhone WallpaperGrab a quiet, low-contrast wallpaper to return some calm to your iPhone home screen.
Tips for iPhone Visual IdentityI posted a slew of pointers at O'Reilly Answers for designing a unique visual identity for iPhone apps.
Effortless Ain’t EasyMy new book Tapworthy hits the streets this week. After so much hard work, I hope you find it easy on the eyes and nourishing for the brain.
Number Three!Seems I cracked the top five most popular talks at South by Southwest.
Local Development: New Technology, New CommunityIt was a real treat to sit down with John Maeda to talk iPhone apps, economic development, and how to build a community of digital artisans.
Quick Thoughts on Designing for iPad vs iPhoneI had a fun conversation with O'Reilly Online Managing Editor Mac Slocum about the differences designing for iPad vs iPhone.
Just Like Being ThereThe good folks at SXSW just posted the audio of my talk on Tapworthy app design. Have a listen and follow along with the slides, too.
SXSW, You're AwesomeBack home from South by Southwest, dizzy but energized, ready to get back at it. Here's a quick recap, plus links to my presentation slides.
Tapworthy App Design at SXSWI'm in Austin to talk about iPhone interface design on March 15. Come say howdy.
“Curating” SXSW’s iPhone Apps WorkshopAs usual, I'm all atingle for South by Southwest, but this year the tingle is especially tingly because I’ll be on the other side of the podium.
Ready for My Close-Up: September Speaking EventsI moved back to the US this month, and to mark the occasion, I’m taking my show on the road. Come say hello at one of my four talks on iPhone apps and iWork power tips.
Best iPhone Apps: Picks, advice, and resourcesBrowse this selection of my writings from around the web to help you unlock the full potential of your iPhone or iPod Touch.