Future Friendly at MobilewoodI joined nine of the smartest people I know to think through a future-friendly strategy for keeping up with the fast-changing mobile landscape. Here's what we came up with.
Mobile Cultures at IDEA 2010Grab the slides and lowdown on my talk "Going Native: the Anthropology of Mobile Apps."
Develop iPhone Apps with Staying PowerThis week at Mashable, I shared some ideas for extending the (alarmingly brief) lifespan of mobile apps. The secret: content trophies, competition, community, and a dash of emotion.
Jacques Villeglé: The Original MashupAn exhibition of torn poster art asks fascinatingly relevant questions in an era of online mashups and user-generated content.
Winning the Uphill BattleParis solves a problem with its bike-sharing program by turning hill-climbing into a game.
Future of Web Apps: Finding Light in Dark TimesAn uncertain economy makes it a good time for web workers to return to good-for-the-web core values.
Housekeeping: Support forum accountsThe forum has a couple of shiny new features that frequent visitors may find useful.
Psst... Pass It On! Spreading the Word about Big MediumSeveral folks have asked how they can help build buzz for Big Medium. Here are some suggestions.
Gotta Have a Helipad: Banality and Betrayal in DesignA neighborhood landmark gets a garish transformation, and thoughts wander to designer responsibility and online communities.
Pay To Play: Fair Price for Good CommunityA new bike-sharing program in Paris suggests that a modest fee buys good behavior.