Job Opportunities & Resources
- Lansing Symphony is looking for a new Marketing & Development Director. Job requirements include 2-5 years in marketing and/or fundraising, excellent communication skills, and a passion for music and the arts.
- The Southern Poverty Law Center in Montgomery, AL is looking for a writer/associate editor. This position is a part of the Teaching Tolerance project, which includes a semiannual magazine and website. Applicants should have experience with writing and editing for both print and digital publications.
Recommended Reading
- The Web Means the End of Forgetting: This New York Times Magazine article was widely circulated last week, and rightly so—it’s all about reputation, privacy, and permanence in the digital age.
- See no boundaries: In this short essay, Liz Danzico talks about why learning to see no boundaries while designing for people is a valuable lesson for young designers.
Publishing
- E-books, the Kindle, and Publishing: The biggest publishing news this past week was mainly driven by Amazon. First the company reported e-books for the Kindle are outselling hardcovers. Then Amazon acquired exclusive rights to publish 20th century classics on the Kindle in what is being called Odyssey Editions. This deal with the Wylie Agency quickly prompted strong reactions from the industry.
Tools & Resources
- Designing Style Guidelines for Brands and Websites: Smashing Magazine covers why developing a style guide for your websites can help protect your design after you deliver it. They also offer several examples of what you should include in your guide, from typography to CSS naming conventions.
- Flipboard: If you own an iPad and are an avid user of social media, check out Flipboard. This free app turns your Facebook and Twitter content into a “personalized, social magazine.” There is currently a waiting list in place to handle the high level of interest, so if you weren’t among the early downloaders, you’ll have to reserve a spot.
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