http://www.pushbuttonfor.org Gino Zahnd's weblog about design, culture, and Whatever™. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:59:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I shouldn't be enamored with a USB flash drive in this day and age of wireless networks and broadband, but this particular device delights me. There are still times when I find myself needing a quick way to get a large file to friends or coworkers, and networks just don't ... http://www.pushbuttonfor.org/la-cie-iamakey/ I simply don't have time to write here at this point in my life. The conversations have taken place here have been fun, and I thank you for participating. Perhaps one day I'll have the motivation and time to pick up this blog again, but for now, it is time ... http://www.pushbuttonfor.org/officially-on-hiatus/ At the end of a long week in the Flickr post-slideshow launch forum, I wrote the following bits in response to people repeatedly asking if we usability tested the slideshow before we launched it. Of course we didn't! I just went back and reread what I wrote, and it seems worth it ... http://www.pushbuttonfor.org/usability-labs/ This is my first time at SXSW, and true to its reputation, I am quickly deciding that it is more of a party than a conference. No complaints here though. In my schwag bag, two items stuck out among the film flyers, lame web 2.0 company ads, and pamphlets containing bar ... http://www.pushbuttonfor.org/broadcasting-from-sxsw/ Horrible news: a bike was stolen from a staff member at Rivendell HQ today. Be on the lookout if you're in the Bay Area. The Craigslist posting reads: 55cm Rivendell Romulus (Red) stolen from Rivendell HQ in Walnut Creek. Small canvas bag on back. It's a staff member's bike, not Riv's. Bad ... http://www.pushbuttonfor.org/not-design-related-bicycle-stolen-from-rivendell-hq/ some upgradin'. Update: We're done. We're also back this year. Some site design updates will happen and hopefully some reviews, debates and interviews. http://www.pushbuttonfor.org/stand-by-for/ I'm taking off blogging for the rest of the year. Reading, and writing. I need a break from the masses of information that I attempt to soak up everyday. Have a good, safe and fantastic holiday. See you in 2007! http://www.pushbuttonfor.org/pbf-gone-fishing/ Note + (ho ho ho hat) / (ho ho ho beard) http://www.pushbuttonfor.org/flickr-cryptogram-sort-of/ The name Grant Petersen can bring on cheers or jeers depending on what person you mention it to. To some, he's the eccentric retro-grouch design mind behind Rivendell Bicycle Works. To others, he's one of the Premiere Thought Leaders of an entire world of Cycling That Simply Makes More Sense; ... http://www.pushbuttonfor.org/interview-with-grant-petersen-of-rivendell-bicycles/ I'm happy totally stoked to announce that in a couple of weeks I will be joining the Flickr team. I'll be leading interaction design efforts along with George and Stewart; Stewart is still Our Big Boss who wears the Big Hats. Rumor is that my first task will be to ... http://www.pushbuttonfor.org/igino-am-headed-to-flickr/