Corey Acri, Code for Philly’s Director of Collaborations, will discuss how civic technology contributes to the overall design of the cities we live in with a focus on the citizen as user. He will review some of Code for Philly’s recent civic technology efforts, including CyclePhilly, and why design thinking, …
Open office plans, brainstorming sessions, presentations to stakeholders. The modern day work environment is made for extroverts. Studies show that louder people are perceived as smarter, more likable, and better leaders. So how does an introvert get her subdued voice heard amongst the outgoing loudmouths without having to become one …
One approach to guiding storytelling projects through the interactive wilderness. Ed Selego and Eric Cade Schoenborn are Phenomenal Experience Agency, a Miami based experiential design studio specializing in immersive, interactive environments. Eric Cade Schoenborn is a Miami-based artist who blends technology, art and collaboration for fun and social change. His …
Helvetica is a feature-length independent film about typography, graphic design and global visual culture. It looks at the proliferation of one typeface (which celebrated its 50th birthday in 2007) as part of a larger conversation about the way type affects our lives. The film is an exploration of urban spaces …
Have you ever built something, launched it, and wondered…why isn’t anybody using it? If you had hopes of selling what you made, you might’ve invested a lot of time and money only to learn that nobody’s buying. It seems like startups and CEOs get all the glory, with piles of …
How do I keep my audience engaged while I’m throwing huge piles of information at them? Storytelling is an art form and a science that has been practiced throughout human history. The core principles of storytelling haven’t changed, but people forget about the basic principles of character, time and setting …
Reports are in from Twitter, Medium, and the like: we can’t make full comps, use Photoshop, or even utter the phrase “visual design” anymore. What’s a designer to do? Has our role evaporated? Fear not: Dan Mall will help redefine the tasks of the modern day designer in light of …
Learn to create web and app experiences that share control among multiple devices, designing not only for screens but for sensors. The technology is already here in our pockets, handbags, and living rooms. Learn how to use it right now. Josh Clark is a designer specializing in multi-device design, strategy, and user …
Simple game dynamics can vastly improve the enjoyment, engagement, and content retention a visitor derives from an interactive media experience, whether it be a website, touchscreen or app. Still, “gamification” is widely misunderstood and misapplied. Employing game dynamics generally isn’t about creating a video game; it is about providing a …
I’ve spent most of my career as part of a team working in an office, making the web a little better each day. When starting my own company, however, one of my goals was to find ways to work with the people I looked up to… who had their own …
