I'm sure this will make the rounds in the next few days. I picked this up from DF. Even Microsoft's packaging for Vista has poor usability, requiring an explanatory web page for opening it (step 3 of the 3 step process is reproduced below):
"Opening the Windows Vista box" instructions
"3. Holding the box with the Windows logo facing you, grasp the red tab on the top of the box, and pull it to the right to open the box as shown here."
Oy vey.
Posted: January 31, 2008 10:16 pm | 0 comments
Tags: design, microsoft, packaging
I figured I should start posting interesting updates here in case anyone is interested.
Future and Admitted Students Sections
These sections launched along with the new Simmons website, but due to time constraints, we initially went live with placeholder pages. The following are the final designs that went live this week.
Visit the Future Students section »
Visit the Admitted Students section »
iTunes U
We also made some updates to iTunes U to match the revised look-and-feel.
Visit Simmons iTunes U »
Posted: November 5, 2008 4:33 pm | 1 comment
Tags: design, Simmons, web design
I've heard a lot of the same response from editors of magazines and newspapers when I've been applying to jobs. "We're not hiring part-time or full-time right now, but we're always looking for submissions so send us your resume and writing samples."
So, there's always the option to freelance, which I never really thought about until now. I don't know a lot about it, but essentially you do work for a variety of outlets, get paid for them, and work from home. A downside is you won't get benefits, but at least you're getting paid!
And, I've also heard that even if an outlet isn't paying you to submit, submit as much as you can just to get your name published. The more clips you have from a wide variety of publications, the better experience you have.
So start writing, designing, drawing, developing, etc and start getting your name printed!
Posted: April 15, 2009 2:15 pm | 2 comments
Tags: design, freelance, money, writing
