5 Good Reasons Why Designers Should Code
This is a really old and tired “debate”. And I usually try to take a pretty balanced and per-project approach on the issue. But I do agree with most of the points in this article. Pretty well presented.
I certainly never believe it’s a prerequisite but there are so many advantages to having the skill set that it’s really hard to understand why any web-based designer wouldn’t learn to code.
Ten Rules for Web Startups
Wonderful blog post by @ev on some guidelines for startups. Not surprisingly, these mostly apply to well established companies as well.
Avatar: The Making of the Bootleg
Working on it since 95, turns out the technology wasn’t ready yet and the film Avatar wasn’t ready yet. (via Mike D.)
On Self-Promotion
“Create for the joy of creating. Share for the joy of the sharing, and because the information you’re sharing genuinely excites you. Do that, and the rest will follow.”
- marketing
- promotion
- creating
- career