Comanche Hill
The personal blog of Mark Morga.
SXSW Day 2: Web App Autopsy
I thought this was going to be about going over the success and failures of a particular web app, but instead, this was a discussion of the numbers of income, users, servers, support calls, etc. for several different sites. Represented were: Blinksale FeedBurner RegOnline ParticleTree Icon Buffet Universally, December is...
SXSW Day 2: Ruining the User Experience
Good user interface means providing for the user w/out then noticing. Some picking on laha.com (I believe we left at this point) - we’re pretty good at ruining the user experience already.
SXSW Day 2: Grids are Good
This panel was on using the modern design technique of grid layout to improve web site design. This one was good, but would have benefitted from a longer session - 30 minutes was rushed. My notes: subtraction.com markboulton.co.uk 2 dots imply a design columns turn to grid rationalism < decore...
SXSW Day 2: Ghost in the Machine: Spirituality Online
IMG_9990 Originally uploaded by markmorga. This was a cool panel because it had San Antonio’s own Real Live Preacher. The discussion was focused on unique issues encountered when blogging about religion online - both pro and con. One big pro was that being online provides an outlet for those who...
SXSW Day 2: Field Guide to Design Inspiration
IMG_9964 Originally uploaded by markmorga. This was one of the panels that was a real inspiration & idea starter. The presenters talked about how their hobies and interests provoked inspiration that could be applied to projects. My notes: Nicham old style & Venitian Old Style types Adobe Jenson Vendetta -...