“PowerPoint makes us stupid” — General James N. Mattis, of the Marine Corps, Joint Forces Commander, quoted at a military conference in North Carolina. If the guys in the military are starting to realize that improper and excessive use of PowerPoint has dumbed down the nation, you know it’s time for a change. Read the article at NYTimes.com.
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Pixels -
A very cool short film about a pixel invasion. Watch it to see what I mean.
My friend Kate runs a blog called Mi Piace Kate Design, and she’s currently looking for people to help her out on a fun Secret Project Project that I’m shamelessly plugging for her. Take a look!
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“Infographic” by Phil Gyford. In direct response to the infographics created by Nicholas Felton, who has essentially started a movement of infographics that look like this. Other examples include Andrew Kuo and more recently, Mike Deal. Click through to see Gyford’s scathing take.
I agree with the sentiment — a lot of the infographics he is parodying do not add any value other than “prettiness.” But the three I mention above, the guys driving this trend, are making worthwhile graphics that are interesting to look at and help define the information being described.
Feel Free to take a look at my own take, using Daytum to create graphics / information about my lifelong obsession with live music.
/via Daring Fireball
Performance #359: The Morning Benders at The Crocodile
“There is a non-zero chance we’ll be throwing a parade this winter.” — Well said, U.S.S. Mariner. It’s going to be a hell of a year. And apparently we have at least a 30% chance of being in the playoffs. Woohoo!
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“He is the only political figure I have ever met that one could apply the word adorable to.” — Milton Glaser, after his acceptance of the National Medal of Arts from President Obama. I’m so glad I can say I’ve met Milton, and even shook his hand. Congratulations, Mr. Glaser! /via idsgn; a design blog.
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