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15 Top Web Design and Development Trends for 2012
Prediction is always an inexact science (if not outright crystal ball gazing), but .NET magazine takes a crack at the possibilities for the coming year, quoting lots of web gurus:
Research firm, Gartner, reveals its list of Top 10 Strategic Technologies for 2012
Most are things that you’ve heard about before, but I had not yet heard of “In-Memory Computing”. This stuff is the future. The future is now.
The Evolution of the Web
A fascinating animated infographic tracing the evolution of the web and its technologies, starting back in 1990. It’s particularly interesting to watch the evolution of browser user interfaces from the early days to the present.
It’s Official: IE Users Have a Lower IQ!
According to a recent survey. Like we didn’t already know that.
Facebook and iOS
http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/facebooks-top-secret-iphone-platform-132598
Looks like the legions that don’t like the 30% hit on sales are growing–this time, its Facebook that’s chiming in with HTML5 webOS based suite of applications for iOS. These apps, which are basically optimized HTML pages employing Javascript, HTML5 and CSS, don’t need to be provisioned (installed) through the appstore, but instead they are viewed through Safari, the native web browser. When created well, the experience is often hard to distinguish from a native Objective-C iOS app.
In the Emerging Technologies class during 2011, we used a hybrid of HTML and iOS calls to make applications. Facebook and the Financial Times are merely using HTML5′s capabilities to render their app experiences. The signficant upside to this, other than avoiding the sales commission, is that the apps will be viewable on other devices that support HTML5.
From a business and a development point of view, this is a prudent call and we’ll continue to see companies put chinks in the armour of the AppStore’s commission model.
This is not the end, it’s the beginning.
Now it’s time to go forth and kick ass, because that’s what we do.
Loading ...Last Week at Vision Critical
5 weeks, 30 Foursquare check-ins — and still not the mayor. On the bright side; my internship/practicum/work-for-free experience has been wonderful! Like many others who have written about their practicum experience, I’ve also become quite comfortable here at Vision Critical. The team here is awesome, I’m finally starting to remember everyone’s names, and I feel more a part of the team rather than just an intern (I think part of the reason is because I’m also starting to get good at Foosball, and I’ve won a few games, finally).
I’ve learned a tremendous amount about Interaction Design, and Usability, and have had the privilege to work closely with Chris Ryan, Jacqueline Gullion, and Interactive Design Alumnus, Derek Kehler over the past 5 weeks.
Aside from a couple minor curveballs, I haven’t had too much trouble (if any) with the tasks I’ve been assigned here at Vision Critical; Capilano University’s Interactive Design program has definitely prepared me for this experience, and I’m quite pleased.
[Side note: If you're reading this as a potential applicant of the Interactive Design program, and are in search of a program that will transform you into a skilled, and knowledgable professional in this industry (be it a web designer, interaction designer, web developer, project manager, etc.) — Look no further. Seriously, stop right here. Take my word for it and Apply. You will not regret it. If you have any questions about this program, or the school, contact me. ]
Cool Computers
+ Fun Program
+ Knowledgable and Relevant Teachers
+ New Friends
+ Cheap Tuition (you can’t beat it)
+ Internship
= Interactive Design WIN
Anyway! Back to my internship.
I am very happy with my experience at Vision Critical. I think I’ve built some great relationships with the people here, and I look forward to what comes next in this exciting and brand new career of mine!
Mahalo!
Brad Hussey
KinetixMedia and Anastasia part 2
It’s been 4 weeks now? Wow time flies supper fast! I’m learning so much about marketing at Kinetix Media.
This week I have started working on some amazing projects (cant tell you what they are), but can tell you one thing…I am so exited and happy that Kinetix giving me this opportunity!
Speaking about my stated goals, I would say that I am learning more about marketing business then interactive design. However where else would I get this kind of experience.
Loading ...Usability Testing for the Vancouver Canucks
Interactive Design first year students are currently conducting a usabilty assessment of canucks.com. If you’re a Canucks fan and would like to help us test the site, go to canuckstesting@gmail.com.
There could be a signed Henrik Sedin puck in it for you!
2011 Interactive Design Graduation Show
2011 Interactive Design Graduation Show Site
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Vancouver Public Library (Alice MacKay Room)
350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
Come meet the grads and review their interactive portfolios that demonstrate their creativity and knowledge in their areas of specialization: web design and development, interactive multimedia, information architecture and eLearning.
This is the sixth class to graduate from Capilano University’s innovative Interactive Design program. These students have developed an impressive range of skills that fit closely with the needs of today’s digital media industry.
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