Job Opportunities & Resources
- The Kansas City Public Library is hiring. The library is looking for a web content developer with experience in writing for the web and content management. There is also an opening for a web developer who knows HTML, XHTML, JavaScript, CSS, and PHP.
- London NewsPlus is looking for a copy editor to join the team that compiles web content for Dow Jones Newswires. Preference is given to applicants who are fluent in at least one European language.
- How Job Seekers Are Using Social Media for Real Results: Mashable features people who have landed jobs using Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Recommended Reading
- Dear Designer, You Suck: Khoi Vinh, Design Director for NYTimes.com, calls for honest criticism in the design community through a separation of critique and friendship.
- Language and Coding for the Web: Digital artist and freelancer Matt Ward looks at the semantics of coding in this two-part series, which includes a metaphorical breakdown of coding languages and a look at the linguistic base of coding languages.
- Flash and Standards: The Cold War of the Web: In this article from A List Apart, designer and developer Dan Mall calls for a cease fire of the bickering that occurs between different technology camps and urges the industry to focus on creating a great experience for people.
Publishing
- Digital Lift-Off: Outsell’s annual advertising and marketing study reveals that for the first time, advertisers are spending more on digital media than print.
Tools & Resources
- Improve your portfolio with pro bono design: Graphic designer David Airey gives tips on how design students can find and secure pro bono work.
- A Guide to Creating Professional Quality Logo Designs: Hearing logo design rules is one thing, but implementing them is another. Designer Chris Spooner shows how to translate the rules into an actual logo, from client brief to final design.
Inspiration
- Google Maps + CV: Looking for resume inspiration? Check out copywriter Ed Hamilton’s creative use of Google Maps to craft a CV.
- Double-Sided Business Cards: esignM.ag’s showcase of creative business cards is a great source of design inspiration.
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