Design Is Philosophy
Tuturials, thoughts, ideas and information about web design and digital media by Morten Rand-Hendriksen, designer, developer, digital media expert, information philosopher, speaker and author of the Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Expression Web in 24 Hours series (version 2, 3 and 4), Lynda.com's WordPress 3.0 Essential Training course and Microsoft Expression Web 4 LiveLessons and creative director of Pink & Yellow Media - a Vancouver based digital media company.
Category Archives: My Opinion
The Future of Book Publishing, Part 1: 10 Steps from Idea to Printed Book
Sep. 7, 2010
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As I wrap up the editing of the 3rd edition of my Expression Web book I figured it’s time to pipe in on the raging debate over the future of book publishing. Much has been written on the topic as … Continue reading
Social Media Killed Google Wave
Aug. 4, 2010
On Wednesday Google announced they are pulling the plug on Google Wave. Yes, this will piss you off, but this needs to be said: Social media killed Google Wave. Or at least social media was instrumental in its demise. Why? … Continue reading
Rogers treats Android as an unwanted step-child
Jul. 6, 2010
UPDATE AUGUST 24, 2010: Rogers rep Mary Pretotto posted an update on the 2.1 OS upgrade for Rogers HTC Magic+ on Androidforums.com stating that the 2.1 upgrade has finally passed Rogers’ testing process, has been sent to Google for approval … Continue reading
Mastering Social Media Part 1: Treat Your Blog Like a TV Show
Apr. 14, 2010
What if I were to tell you that successful blogs have some striking similarities to successful TV shows? That the whole realm of blogging actually looks so much like the world of broadcasting it is surprising institutions that currently have … Continue reading
Does feminism have a place in the web design world?
Dec. 16, 2009
Last Monday a groundbreaking essay was published on Copyblogger with the somewhat puzzling title Why James Chartrand Wears Women’s Underpants. In it blogger, writer and owner of the famed design firm MenWithPens James Chartrand outed himself as a woman in … Continue reading
Social Media: Revolution or the End of Objective Reason?
Aug. 25, 2009
Just because you don’t agree doesn’t mean it must be wrong. The above video, called Social Media Revolution is spreading like wildfire through social media circles and is being used by social media advocates as futher proof that social media … Continue reading
A Code of Ethics for Bloggers and Social Media
Aug. 14, 2009
As an Online Content Creator – whether it be as a blogger, a video blogger, a podcaster, a microblogger or a general social media participant – you are an important part of the wider public knowledge creation and discussion. This … Continue reading
10 steps to save the newspaper
Feb. 19, 2009
There’s been a lot of talk recently about the imminent death of the traditional newspaper. And with good reason. Over the last year or so several papers, both minor and major, have gone belly up. There are many reasons for … Continue reading