I thought it was time for another fun post, and so, well here we are.
After browsing through each others Blog statistics, Larissa and I have decided to enter into a little friendly competition. Y'know, just a little game WHICH I WILL WIN. Where both of us have to see how many profile views we can get.
Admittedly, she has a headstart of ooh say around 100, but do not be disheartened, small group of loyal fans. We have deft wit and beautiful content, whereas she has the spelling of a dyslexic cockney ;)
(It's okay, it put a wink-face at the end of it)
So, i guess this is a plea to all the aforementioned "Small Group Of Loyal Fans", to post free and wild. With abundance around the internet, my URL! Now, go crazy my pretties, tell me of your progress!! Mwhaahahhahaa!!
You can access Larissa's Blog Here
The competition finishes in two weeks. 10.11.10
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Premium You say?
Blog, time again i see! We've been asked to review a site featured on The Best Designs, we can choose any one we like and state the pro's and con's. It's a good open ended homework, let's stop messing about and get into it, eh?
The Link that i chose to review was this little, (admittedly first page) beauty. I had a good ol' browse of the other pages too, but nothing quite ticked the boxes in the same way.
Premium Pixels is a website dedicated to providing web designers with free resources, it's run by one guy called Orman, and everything he puts online is completely free to use, whether you're a corporation or a lone programmer.
1) The site is set out in a sort of Blog-Like way, which makes it very familar with most people who'll be visiting the site. It's got some gorgeous fonts rockin' those headers and the simple colour scheme is serene where it needs to be and eye-catching in all the right places. However, compared to more adventurous websites, it could be criticised as, dare i say, boring.
2) The logo acts as a simple Homepage navigation as well as looking, as the kids call it "Fly". The differentiation between fonts makes for a nice contrast, the stitched edges are a ice touch too.
3) With bright colours and clear text. It's obvious that something is free. You may not know what to do with it. But it's there if you need it. These frequent image boxes clearly represent what's up for grabs and help towards the almighty "Woods Law Of 3 Clicks".
4) These little boxes on the side provide a small, but healthy dose of advertising. (Like one glass of Red a day is supposed to be).
They help support our dear designer here, however, if i were in the market for a good ol' buy, i'd like a bit of a description please! Just a sentence or two beneath it. The text in the little black highlights, though it looks good, is tough to read and on something quite techy, it's good to be clear.
5) The Black (Or more carbon fibre looking) highlighted text looks phenomenal, and may be an idea that i just HAVE to steal. They highlight phrases much more effectively that just bold or underlining something. See?
To finish up; i like it.
It's clear, punchy and soft. the type of website that you could joyfully peruse all day without risking onset epilepsy or eye strain.
The Link that i chose to review was this little, (admittedly first page) beauty. I had a good ol' browse of the other pages too, but nothing quite ticked the boxes in the same way.
1) The site is set out in a sort of Blog-Like way, which makes it very familar with most people who'll be visiting the site. It's got some gorgeous fonts rockin' those headers and the simple colour scheme is serene where it needs to be and eye-catching in all the right places. However, compared to more adventurous websites, it could be criticised as, dare i say, boring.
2) The logo acts as a simple Homepage navigation as well as looking, as the kids call it "Fly". The differentiation between fonts makes for a nice contrast, the stitched edges are a ice touch too.
3) With bright colours and clear text. It's obvious that something is free. You may not know what to do with it. But it's there if you need it. These frequent image boxes clearly represent what's up for grabs and help towards the almighty "Woods Law Of 3 Clicks".
4) These little boxes on the side provide a small, but healthy dose of advertising. (Like one glass of Red a day is supposed to be).
They help support our dear designer here, however, if i were in the market for a good ol' buy, i'd like a bit of a description please! Just a sentence or two beneath it. The text in the little black highlights, though it looks good, is tough to read and on something quite techy, it's good to be clear.
5) The Black (Or more carbon fibre looking) highlighted text looks phenomenal, and may be an idea that i just HAVE to steal. They highlight phrases much more effectively that just bold or underlining something. See?
To finish up; i like it.
It's clear, punchy and soft. the type of website that you could joyfully peruse all day without risking onset epilepsy or eye strain.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
The Go-To Guide For Interviewing
Before any interview you need to complete a mental checklist of things to be done. This is essential for a cohesive and complete profile of what your client requires.
First things first ya' need to be prepared, Question Style. Organise the information that you've already got create appropriate questions to fill in any gaps. Off the cuff questions aren't going to cut it, and'll make for a shallow and basic profile. See if you can jumble open and closed questions together and sneakily ask the same questions through different words try to catch that bad-boy out!
Make sure you're dressed right too, don't turn up to a nice brunch in Jumeriah in your "Lucky Jammies", be professional and suit up where necessary. Cologne is something that can be used to your advantage, but don't go all "Chemical Warfare", couple of squirts is all you need.
Once you've conducted your rendez-vu and questioned them till you turn blue, you should take notes of what transpired and sent a copy to the client to verify if, that is what he really wants. Nothing sucks more than re-doing work so make sure you're as specific as you can. Provide the client with examples of what you think they may be looking for to see if your on the same page, so you know what to stick to.
So, after following such wonderful advice, you should be well on your way to economic success, and it's all thanks to this handy little guide!
Below is a clip from one of my favourite films of how you should be interviewed. It's phenomenal, watch and learn children. Watch and learn.
First things first ya' need to be prepared, Question Style. Organise the information that you've already got create appropriate questions to fill in any gaps. Off the cuff questions aren't going to cut it, and'll make for a shallow and basic profile. See if you can jumble open and closed questions together and sneakily ask the same questions through different words try to catch that bad-boy out!
Make sure you're dressed right too, don't turn up to a nice brunch in Jumeriah in your "Lucky Jammies", be professional and suit up where necessary. Cologne is something that can be used to your advantage, but don't go all "Chemical Warfare", couple of squirts is all you need.
Once you've conducted your rendez-vu and questioned them till you turn blue, you should take notes of what transpired and sent a copy to the client to verify if, that is what he really wants. Nothing sucks more than re-doing work so make sure you're as specific as you can. Provide the client with examples of what you think they may be looking for to see if your on the same page, so you know what to stick to.
So, after following such wonderful advice, you should be well on your way to economic success, and it's all thanks to this handy little guide!
Below is a clip from one of my favourite films of how you should be interviewed. It's phenomenal, watch and learn children. Watch and learn.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Encyclopedia Internet-Ica II
And so, the next segment arrives, you better have checked the previous one, if not then here it is OLD MAN
http://dubaiit.blogspot.com/2010/09/encyclopedia-internet-ica.html
Regardless here are some more nuggets of Web oriented goodness for you to devour away at. Though this time, the emphasis is on entertainment rather than functionality. Now, run along and play nicely on the Web
http://www.emulator-zone.com/ - Woah, right remember those sweet games on the N64? Those were the days, eh? Get them back by downloading an Emulator for an impressive amount of consoles and play away on your computer! How cool is that?
Oh and here's a link for some games
http://www.theoldcomputer.com/roms/index.php
http://www.asylum.com/2010/03/10/chuck-norris-turns-70-we-present-a-norris-fact-for-every-ass-ki/ - Okay, so your hitting a party tonight and, goddammit you just feel unprepared. No problem, brush up on your Chuck and everyone'll be as happy as Larry (or Chuck)
If you love a bit of entertainment then check these ouuuut
www.xepisodes.com - SouthPark
http://sharpiesscrubs.tk/ - Scrubs
http://fastpasstv.com - Anything you want
Here are the links i used for the homework too! Ahh, it really IS encyclopedic isn't it?
https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4101993.stm
www.computerworld.com/s/article/9149058/14_tech_tools_that_enhance_computing_for_the_disabled
Magic
http://dubaiit.blogspot.com/2010/09/encyclopedia-internet-ica.html
Regardless here are some more nuggets of Web oriented goodness for you to devour away at. Though this time, the emphasis is on entertainment rather than functionality. Now, run along and play nicely on the Web
http://www.emulator-zone.com/ - Woah, right remember those sweet games on the N64? Those were the days, eh? Get them back by downloading an Emulator for an impressive amount of consoles and play away on your computer! How cool is that?
Oh and here's a link for some games
http://www.theoldcomputer.com/roms/index.php
http://www.asylum.com/2010/03/10/chuck-norris-turns-70-we-present-a-norris-fact-for-every-ass-ki/ - Okay, so your hitting a party tonight and, goddammit you just feel unprepared. No problem, brush up on your Chuck and everyone'll be as happy as Larry (or Chuck)
If you love a bit of entertainment then check these ouuuut
www.xepisodes.com - SouthPark
http://sharpiesscrubs.tk/ - Scrubs
http://fastpasstv.com - Anything you want
Here are the links i used for the homework too! Ahh, it really IS encyclopedic isn't it?
https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4101993.stm
www.computerworld.com/s/article/9149058/14_tech_tools_that_enhance_computing_for_the_disabled
Magic
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Health And Saftey Within The Workplace, Miss At Your Own Peril
The newest task to be released by Mr. Wood, was to create an encyclopedic guide to ICT saftey in the workplace in video form. So that's what we've made, i think you'll find it a useful guide in navigating the EXTREME dangers that, can and will, be faced be users.
(N.B.)I think you'll agree that Larissa is an awesome editor!
(N.B.)I think you'll agree that Larissa is an awesome editor!
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Computing Without Input
Our assignment is a fairly simple one, to outline how computers can be used, without using the.... traditonal imput methods due to handicaps and alike.
This is a circumstance I can relate to as my now infamous computer won't connect to the world wide web I've compensated with my phone. Boom, ICT Solutions for you.
However, in all seriousness there are some incredibly clever and varied input methods for those without a sense or two, and I shall list them here:
For the hard of hearing.
This is quite an unintrusive hinderance to computing in most ways as you can still type and see the screen and receive textile feedback, however, say someone rings you. You pick up, who do you say hello to if you can't hear their voice? Oooh, that's where Ofcom comes into it, they're making it obligatory for phone companies to provide low rate video calls for the deaf, so they can communicate in their prefered medium; Sign Language. Brilliant.
For the blind: The main source of innovation comes through either shifting Braille reading pads and keyboards or software such as Jaws, which reads out the screen content. Those whom are just visually challenged however there are a few other tricks that will magnify the screen for just make things bigger such as plain ol' Magnifier to Windows Eye.
The greatest innovations are given to the paralysed, with devices such as Electromyography Implulse System, will convert the faintest brain command and convert it to a click. There's the Eyegaze, which'll track eye movement allowing for typing on am onscreen keyboard and last but by no means least; I present the Jouse2. With tongue oriented mouth movement and a simple sip or puff to create a click. That is some serious innovation, just pray their lungs are smoke free.
Being disabled is becoming less and less of a hinderance to life with so much originality orbiting within the industry virtually every kind of handicap is catered for. Boom, ICT Solutions for you.
This is a circumstance I can relate to as my now infamous computer won't connect to the world wide web I've compensated with my phone. Boom, ICT Solutions for you.
However, in all seriousness there are some incredibly clever and varied input methods for those without a sense or two, and I shall list them here:
For the hard of hearing.
This is quite an unintrusive hinderance to computing in most ways as you can still type and see the screen and receive textile feedback, however, say someone rings you. You pick up, who do you say hello to if you can't hear their voice? Oooh, that's where Ofcom comes into it, they're making it obligatory for phone companies to provide low rate video calls for the deaf, so they can communicate in their prefered medium; Sign Language. Brilliant.
For the blind: The main source of innovation comes through either shifting Braille reading pads and keyboards or software such as Jaws, which reads out the screen content. Those whom are just visually challenged however there are a few other tricks that will magnify the screen for just make things bigger such as plain ol' Magnifier to Windows Eye.
The greatest innovations are given to the paralysed, with devices such as Electromyography Implulse System, will convert the faintest brain command and convert it to a click. There's the Eyegaze, which'll track eye movement allowing for typing on am onscreen keyboard and last but by no means least; I present the Jouse2. With tongue oriented mouth movement and a simple sip or puff to create a click. That is some serious innovation, just pray their lungs are smoke free.
Being disabled is becoming less and less of a hinderance to life with so much originality orbiting within the industry virtually every kind of handicap is catered for. Boom, ICT Solutions for you.
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