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App User IQ

App User IQ

The Mac App Store has been live for a couple of weeks now, and many of the review comments defy explanation. Many Mac App Store users seem to be unable (or unwilling) to read the app descriptions, set-up procedures, etc.
Visualization: Beautiful Data

Visualization: Beautiful Data

I characterize myself as a visual person who loves analytics. Occasionally I go on visualization binges, consuming every infographic, visualization, and cool presentation I can find. Some of my latest joys…
Pros and Cons of Digital Magazines

Pros and Cons of Digital Magazines

The office was abuzz this week with the launch of Virgin Digital Publishing’s iPad-only Project digital magazine.
Digital is the new film [re-published]

Digital is the new film [re-published]

This entry was originally published as an article on iStockphoto in 2005. At that time, the debate over digital photography vs. film photography was just about over. I wanted to capture my thoughts on the transition and how I saw photography evolving. I think I was spot on when I said the future of photography...