huh - didn't know the ipod fit into the golden mean.

Quoted: The golden mean is supposedly nature's most beautiful proportion (a:b = b:a+b, or 1.618). It's found in classical architecture, art, typography, human proportions, and conspiratorial math movies laden with jungle beats.

redotting this for anyone who wonders what being a designer is like. this 'letter' is geared towards web designers - but pretty much any designer has to go through with this kinda stuff.

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totally agree with seth's accessments - i've actually done a lot of #1
("If you want average (mediocre) work, ask for it. Be really clear up front that you want something beyond reproach, that's in the middle of the road, that will cause no controversy and will echo your competition. It'll save everyone a lot of time.")

because of #4
("It's not going to be easy to sell to your boss. That's your job, by the way, not mine. If you want me to do something great, you've got to be prepared to protect it and defend it. Come back too many times for one little compromise, and you'll make it clear that #1 was what you wanted all along.")

while i was at microsoft, mainly because all of my ideas had been watered down by too many people freaking out.

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redotting so i can view later. i should get to bed now...

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sweet blog - looks likes like a print designer with too much time on his hands

steakgirl said : Hahaha, I love his bitching about the kerning on Tyra for the America's Next Top Model card.

http://www.nickfruhling.com/blog/2006/03/t-yra-mail.html

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interesting blog - the history of colour systems

wow - great blog on cool design stuff
thanks for dotting this holly

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