I share because I care.

Yep, yet one more thing that's only marginally relevant:

Design sample: Cuil, a new search engine

Some former Google employees just created Cuil, a new search engine that they, of course, claim is better. I'm not sold on it, and at least half of that is due to its design. Go play around with it and see what you think.

Design Gangsta

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJexyQT0l1c

Changes in reading, changes in design

This article examines how the internet is influencing how we read and attention spans, consequently also influencing design. I found it worth the read.

http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200807/google

A Typeface Crisis at the Font Conference

This video is pretty funny, particularly Mr. Wingdings. Danielle probably won't like the ending, though.

http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1823766

A little off topic, I suppose...

...but I feel obligated to spread the love, in case people haven't already seen this.

One of the brilliant things about this is its marketing--entirely viral, from what I can tell. And the entire thing will only be up until Sunday at midnight, thus making it a scarce commodity, which should encourage people to buy it when it becomes available.

Habits and Advertising

My roommate just linked to this fascinating report on how visuals and habits are tied to advertising: Warning - Habits May Be Good for You