Blog

I have been blogging about digital technology’s impact on culture and our lives since 2007. I post when inspiration strikes as I’m working on various projects.

 

Clever ways to explain blogging

Here are two clever ways to explain the somewhat abstract idea of blogging (and social media in general, of course) using real, physical methods (what a concept!). The first is described in Paper Blogging. Teaching students how to blog using a bulletin board (to pin...

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Schools as comic book publishers

I always love fresh, new ideas that are a little bit "out there" but you know they would totally be successful once tried out. One such idea comes from Mathew Hoy, web designer, games podcaster and comic nut. Mathew shares his idea in his Ignite London presentation...

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Psychology of websites

One of my favourite sessions at this past weekend's PodCamp Toronto 2011, was given by Brian Cugelman about the psychology of websites. Humans treat computers like humans. In a nutshell, computer systems or websites which appear friendly in looks, wording, and IA, are...

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Gut reaction thoughts on the iPad2

I love it! My year-long wait (no camera and the old "never buy a 1st generation Apple product" rule) was worth it. Now I "only" have to wait one more month for it to ship into my eager creative hands. The features I'm excited about: The front-facing camera! Now I...

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Mobile Monday: Friend Trend

It's Mobile Monday here on my blog and this week's featured mobile developer is Brad Crafton who created Friend Trend. Finally a way to filtre out trending topics on Twitter unrelated to you! 1. In about 100 words, what does your app do? Friend Trend is an app that...

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My experience with citizen mapping

Open source citizen mapping platform Usahidi has been successfully was used in helping citizens, relief workers, etc. in crises around the world such as the Kenyan post-election violence, Haiti earthquake and most recently, a snowstorm in Toronto. Yup, you read it...

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Mobile Monday: Next Streetcar

I'd like to start blogging about mobile apps made by my fellow Canadian design and dev talent. Feel free to contact me if you are a Canadian mobile developer or designer and you'd like me to feature your app. I cover all platforms. Today: Next Streetcar iPhone app...

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I’m on (PodCamp) TV again!

Here's episode 2 of the PodCamp Toronto 2011 video podcast. This time we brought the camera outside (it was -14C!) to feature an artistic side to Toronto. Update: And here's episode 3 ...and the official video

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PodCamp Toronto video podcast

I'm on the organizing committee once again for PodCamp Toronto 2011. And this year I proposed that we produce a video podcast to engage our audience in a slightly different way from before. Over the years, PodCamp evolved from being a podcasting conference to...

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My sessions for PodCamp Toronto 2011

I am excited about the two speaking proposals I submitted for PodCamp Toronto 2011. The first will be my presentation lengthly entitled "You have the awesome ability to make positive changes on the lives of people all over the world through your podcast and other...

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Simple user experience design inspired by radio

This week I launched the redesign for my podcast's website over at stutteringiscool.com. It's the 3rd makeover since I first started my show in November 2007. While the second makeover was designed for the experienced podcast listener, as I got to know my audience...

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Teaching Comic Sans criminals

Now THIS is an excellent and entertaining way to teach typography and choosing fonts. Plus, it's short! Using the dreaded yet widely misused Comic Sans font to illustrate when to use which fonts to portray certain kinds of design communication. Check it out at...

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Christmas colouring book for you

Roderick, the practical joking guardian angel of Spud is back in colouring book form (well, page) for you to download and colour! It's my submission for the 2010 Catholic New Media Advent Calendar organized by my friend Sean McGaughey. Each day of the online Advent...

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I was interviewed on CBC The National

Along with fellow CSA members, Jaan Pill and Norm McEwen, I had the amazing opportunity to be interviewed on CBC TV for The National. The topic was the imminent release of "The King's Speech" and raising awareness about stuttering. I also had a chance to talk about my...

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RIM’s social media ventures

I attended Third Tuesday's event on December 7th all about RIM's social media adventures. As usual for Third Tuesday, the presentation didn't disappoint! RIM's presentation was yet another lesson in - surprise,  surprise - actually wanting to get to know your users...

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Realistic predictions of tablets at TabLifeTO

I had the pleasure of attending TabLifeTO, a half-day conference organized by Rogers Communications. It was a morning of exploring the cultural and business impact of the iPad and what more is to come along with it's emerging competing devices. Tablet war? Not really....

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I’m attending TabLife TO

TabLife TO is a half-day conference organized by Rogers on December 3, 2010. The conference explores the emerging tablets platform and it's impact on culture, business and traditional media. I'm excited to attend this conference because it looks like the program will...

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My advice for design newcomers

A student asked me a few questions about working in the design industry for her assignment. After I e-mailed her my answers, I thought this would make a great post. A bit of background: My day job for nine years was for a large corporation where only a part of my...

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danielerossi.ca v7.0

Yup, this website had 6 other designs over the years since I first started in web design. Right before the dot bust era of the late 90s. Each new design reflected the evolution of my branding as I learned the ropes and improved my skills. Version 7, which I dubbed...

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