Author Archives: Darryl

The Social Skies Have Arrived

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Darryl

Expect more airlines to follow KLM’s lead with ‘Meet and Seat‘ over the next few years. The new program allows you to share your Facebook or LinkedIn profile through KLM’s booking management system. Passengers who opt-in can view the profile details … Continue reading →

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Recent Airport Experience

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Darryl

There’s something mildly agitating about large flat panel television screens occupying public spaces. Go figure, I design stuff for some of these screens. The airport is a prime example. After wading through a couple hours of mind-numbing line-ups: a long … Continue reading →

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A Very Pinteresting Place

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Darryl

Pinterest, described by its creators as a visual bookmarking utility, is the latest social community flavour to hit the block. Launched a mere 2-years ago this month, Pinterest aims to fill the growing niche for digital scrapbookers who crave something between 140-character … Continue reading →

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Only The Journey Matters

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Darryl

Several days ago creative procrastination (yes, it happens to all of us) led me to Sean Low’s blog, the business of Being Creative. Sean’s latest post raises a number of thought provoking questions, most notably: “What work matters to you? Beyond your creative … Continue reading →

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Nomophobia, Really?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Darryl

Captcha fields and the exclusive use of Facebook Connect for Web and app data submission purposes are two of my biggest digital phobias, oh if there were ever a UX faux pas avoidance manual. When I encounter captcha fields I feel like I’m … Continue reading →

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