Archive for March, 2009
Operating System Design Evolution (…or not?)
Posted on 15. Mar, 2009 by Chris McQueen.
A really interesting post over at Web Designer Depot made all reminiscent today… It takes a look at the evolution of operating system interface designs since 1981 – coincidentally the year I was born.
It’s really a very easy read and well worth taking a look over. What surprised me the most is how many features [...]
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New Design
Posted on 12. Mar, 2009 by Chris McQueen.
Today is the the day that I finally pulled my finger out and did some work!
Yes, and I’m ashamed to admit it, but previously I was working with the oh-so-butt-ugly default Wordpress install. Ok, I’m quite sure it has it’s benefits – I just can’t stand it! So, I put my money where my mouth [...]
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FOWA Dublin
Posted on 09. Mar, 2009 by Chris McQueen.
Phew! That was a hairy landing! I have just returned from the Future of Web Applications event in Dublin and I can be completely honest in revealing that it was excellent. FOWA is an event run by the team over at Carsonified, and credit where it is due, they all did a brilliant job!
Kicking us [...]
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A Fresh Start
Posted on 04. Mar, 2009 by Chris McQueen.
Some news… After a fair old chunk of time doing “whatever it is you I do”, I will be leaving the Xerox Technical Research Center based in Welwyn Garden City, UK. It’s been a while in the making but isn’t -thankfully- a result of the current financial crisis. From here on, I’ll be taking on smaller [...]