From Joann Hackos’ book, Information Development: Managing Your Documentation Projects, Portfolio, and People, Google Books shows this quote: Excellent information design requires exposure to design innovations in the community. As I finalize my work on a book about writing for the social web, including community, and integrating conversation, I can think of lots of ways […]
Adobe AIR for an interactive children’s story book
Storybook Anytime is a Flash and Adobe AIR website for kids to have their own stories in a library. It’s a great example of Adobe AIR, a technology I’m curious about for online help use. Here’s a few screenshots of the website: Plus, the entire library is free to pre-schools, grade schools, and public libraries. […]
BookSprint Laps
What is a continuation of a BookSprint called? I’m not sure what to call it, nor do I know which metaphors might fit, but there has been some additional energy emanating from the Austin-based OLPC BookSprint. In the week following the FLOSS Manuals BookSprint, OLPC has energized interns and staff members to continue refining existing […]