The day’s best and most important design- and design business-focused articles, tutorials, and resources hand-picked by Pariah Burke.
- What 12 Super-Successful People Wish They Knew At 22
Over 60 thought leaders shared original posts–along with pictures of themselves at 22–filled with pearls of wisdom for new grads based on what they wish they had known at 22. Here’s what 12 super-successful people had to say.
- How to Apply Lateral Thinking to Your Creative Work
Pretend that you’re trapped in a magical room with only two exits. Through the first exit is a room made from a giant magnifying glass, and the blazing hot sun will fry you to death. Through the second door is a room with a fire-breathing dragon. Which do you go through?
The first door, of course. Simply wait until the sun goes down.
- Self-Publishers Should Not Be Called Authors, says Michael Kozlowski
Just because its easy to upload your written word, so that it can be downloaded to another machine does not make you an author, any more than me buying a stethoscope allows me to be called a doctor. A “singer” is someone who sings. A “professional singer” is someone who makes a living from singing. There is a stark contrast between being a writer and being a professional author. Many indie writers who publish a title or two on Amazon or Smashwords normally think otherwise. They wear the title as an author as a badge of honor.
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- The Public Library Wants To Be Your Office
Shoving books aside to create community-centered coworking spaces doesn’t sit well with some library loyalists.
- What is flat design and should you use it
Let’s take a thorough look at what flat design isand why it’s so popular today.
- How to Design and Create a Clean, Organized Desktop
Here’s how to design and create an attractive desktop with built-in organization to keep your workspace nice, clean, and productive with minimal effort.