by Daniele Rossi | May 24, 2012 | illustration
We need to fight for our privacy as digital tools become more useful, practical and ubiquitous while shareholders continue to seek profits. Which side does the fighter in this painting represent? The concerned end user or the social networks trying to change our...
by Daniele Rossi | May 24, 2012 | illustration
Like a new baby in the family, digital technology keeps on disrupting everything in life and society. Some of it is good like the sound of a baby giggling. And some of the disruption is not so good like stinky diapers, no sleep and minivans. As with the arrival of a...
by Daniele Rossi | May 24, 2012 | illustration
The unfinished feel of this painting represents my frustration with trying to get my work done while ISPs continue their throttling and traffic shaping practices. And I have a hard time believing that it’s a cost issue on their part. I’m not stealing...
by Daniele Rossi | May 24, 2012 | illustration
I love social media and took to it like a fish to water. Along with its many nice benefits, there are a number of not-so-nice side affects. Now whenever I work on my art, I am constantly distracted by the urge to stop and share a photo of my work in progress with the...
by Daniele Rossi | May 24, 2012 | illustration
No matter what shiny new network comes out, they all pretty much do the same thing. Connect people who share common interests. This painting is a homage to my online stuttering community. Growing up stuttering is quite challenging and it’s most often impossible...
by Daniele Rossi | May 24, 2012 | illustration
I was excited when my 9 year old niece got her iPod. Now we can communicate remotely, too! Then I immediately realized all the little things we adults need to stay on top of to ensure their safety. Are the restriction settings enough? Do the adults around the child...
by Daniele Rossi | May 24, 2012 | illustration
I really can’t stand bad user experience design. I also can’t stand it when the mobile version of a website or mobile app leaves out core features. Or when a site isn’t designed with people using assistive technologies in mind. Or when a site...
by Daniele Rossi | May 24, 2012 | illustration
Technology has enabled us to communicate at long distances from writing letters to the telegraph, from the telephone to the Internet – heck even mailing audio and video cassettes in the 80s and 90s. Now with social media, we can be connected all the time from anywhere...
by Daniele Rossi | May 16, 2012 | news
Now things are going to get really interesting! Google announced a shiny API which will allow developers to create collaborative apps for G+ Hangouts. According to the Google+ Platform website, this API will enable developers to “build games where you can see...
by Daniele Rossi | May 8, 2012 | digital strategy, social media
I’m really excited about the roll out of Hangouts On Air to everyone. Branded pages, too. With this option enabled, you can broadcast your G+ Hangout on YouTube and archive for later viewing. Of course, you’re able to also broadcast from your G+ stream and...
