Great pics of Shoreditch life. The best pictures are of confused residents among what looks like an alien invasion.
Avoid some common risks of using of the @extend selector in the wrong way.
Depending on your productivity problems (being overwhelmed with meetings, forgetting passwords, etc.) this quiz suggests apps that can help! More recommendations are welcome!
Some are hilarious…some are sweet…& some are just plain weird. Enjoy!
Really interesting research & ideas on creativity myths we probably have all believed at some point
Apple's mobile advertising unit is partnering with automated advertising company Rubicon Project.
& one for the Disney enthusiasts –
Disney's Cinderella trailer! Out in theaters in March 2015…
A documentary about runners in Victoria Park has become a global hit.
Are bugs in some web browsers holding people back from completing your CTA? Statistic can help you to find it out.
Whether at work or in life, these distractions keep you from successfully achieving your goals…learn what they are & how to overcome them!
Partnership of Snapchat & Square to create a new way for people to send & receive money – Snapcash! Currently only available in the US…
Breaking news… Facebook is creating 'Facebook at Work' so you can Facebook at Work!
The question we all (or at least some) ask ourselves – article with lots of interesting links to research around the topic
Is it true or not that agile doesn't scale? Dan North give his answer speaking at the opening keynote of Better Software Conference.
A visual representation of the difference in the mental process of a junior and a senior designer (but probably this can be applied to every working context).
Why this frequently misunderstood field is in need of a proper definition, what does "being a designer" means today, and why a mind shift is needed.
An EPIC new music video from OK Go featuring hundreds of choreographed umbrella-weilding dancers. Absolutely a must see, believe me 😉
Watch live coverage of the Philae lander, the first spacecraft to touch down on a comet. Probably the most important space mission, after the moon landing.
Via Tom Warren
Want to hear some weird stories about color? Have a look here!
While NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman takes us from the very back of the International Space Station to the front (nearly 200 feet) he travels almost 450 miles around the Earth.
Guardian senior developer Séb Cevey summarises and shares his views on the design of the upcoming 2.0 version of the popular web application framework.
Some good tips on how to test a designer's skills (not so straightforward as asking for some standard coding patterns, right?).
Some fun to start the week with a smile. Not only for the cat lovers.
Interesting interview with Garrett Camp, who's created Uber & co-founded Expa, on building and developing products.
How could technology change the way the game is played in the next decades?
Which emotion takes an average of 4 days to pass, and why? Interesting to look at the rest of the emotions as well…
The ultimate battle between virality and functionality…attention vs. utility!
one more for the day…
Interesting results from asking people what aspect of their brain they would enhance if given the possibility – which one would you choose?
via Jonathan Davidoff
Biggest number of women 'Catrinas' (a representation of a female grim reaper/death) – 509!
From translating calls in real time, to iPad "pros" rumours coming out… The scoops of the day!
These are the passages most people connect with & love — data collected from Kindle / Amazon from popular highlights!
How the making of a blockbuster movie has led to a new scientific discovery about the nature of black holes.
“Being a good coder is not enough to be a developer, it’s just part of the job, there is more”. Well said, Cirpo!
"When it comes to user perception, visual appeal is more important than usability. " Wow, that is boldness!
An hypnotic, totally non-sense video. But you could watch it for hours, and never stop to smile looking at the guys running.
via Fabio Fabbrucci
Most of us instinctively avoid conflict. This TED talk shows us how good disagreement is central to progress.
via Alberto "Ziobrando" Brandolini
If you are not going to use it or act on it, then why bother to get a fast feedback?
Via Blai Pretdesaba
Some tips on how to better manage your time, avoid interruptions, foster your creativity and productivity.
A short TED talk about the basic physiology of how humans experience pain, and the mechanics of the medicines we've invented to block or circumvent that discomfort.
The new hires on-boarding and setup process at Github, fully automated and configurable using smart technologies (and a very pragmatic approach).
How our (unconscious) bias negatively impacts our decision making, especially when it comes to the working environment. And women in technology.
A #mustsee video.
How do you decide what to buy? Some insights by Dan Gilbert into the psychology of decision-making when buying.
"Aerial Bold" – brilliant name. You can show your support by backing their Kickstarter here!
Bundles, Highlights, Reminders, Assists, Snooze – everything you've ever dreamed of (or not).
Interesting correlations (yes, just correlations) between test scores & band / artist preferences. Not judging anyone…
Easy to use tools and interfaces for visualising data. Be sure to check the comments section as well for additional links!
On the fear of taking the plunge, and the thought that maybe, to get started, wading is the way to go.
Great film on personality by Hogan Assessments – with Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Dr. Robert Hogan, Adrian Furnham, & other authorities in the field!
Interesting upcoming installation of 8,000 glowing white orbs along 10 miles with footage, personal stories & memories of people who lived on each side & whose lives were affected.
Privacy, wearables, ads…the whole lot. Love the set of links / news – though there are more recent IBM news you may have read about this morning (Headlines like 'IBM is collapsing' – dramatic!)
