Monthly Archives: September 2009

Phoenix Design Week 09

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Theo Mandel, Ph.D.

Phoenix Design Week is a celebration of the local design community. It will include a variety of exhibitions, open houses, workshops, presentations, activities, films and other community-growth oriented events. Come join the fun – http://phxdw.com/index.php

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Google Releases News-Reading Service

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Theo Mandel, Ph.D.

Google, long seen as an enemy by many in the news industry, is making a bold attempt to be seen as a friend with a new service it hopes will make it easier for readers to read newspaper and magazine … Continue reading →

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Why Craigslist Is Such a Mess

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Theo Mandel, Ph.D.

Intriguing article in Wired Magazine on the history of controversial Craigslist.org, the largest community site in the US. From the interface design and usability perspective, Craigslist is notoriously well-know for its old-style, link-heavy, basic interface that does not make using … Continue reading →

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Why Adults Have Fed Twitter €™s Growth

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Theo Mandel, Ph.D.

Very interesting results from a study on twitter usage. It turns out older people are using twitter more than young people – not the results you would expect from a new social networking experience. “The tech industry has been perplexed … Continue reading →

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