Journal639551-05-10T16:56:49+00:00ExpressionEngineCopyright (c) 2012, Simon CollisonWhen we buildtag:colly.com,{date format="%Y"}:/1.8472012-01-24T18:15:08+00:002012-01-24T18:58:09+00:00On the morning of Thursday 10th November 2011, I was excited about closing the day’s talks at Build. Then, just before lunch, something happened. Something unexpected and incredible, care of Wilson Miner.
On the morning of Thursday 10th November 2011, I was excited about closing the day’s talks at Build. Then, just before lunch, something happened. Something unexpected and incredible, care of Wilson Miner.
2012-01-24T18:15:08+00:00Simon Collisonsimon@colly.comDesign & Web, Writing & SpeakingOn the morning of Thursday 10th November 2011, I was excited about closing the day’s talks at Build. Then, just before lunch, something happened. Something unexpected and incredible, care of Wilson Miner.
]]>Relly’s New Adventures videotag:colly.com,{date format="%Y"}:/1.8462012-01-22T19:17:25+00:002012-01-22T20:48:26+00:00Less than 24 hours after the second New Adventures conference day wrapped, we received an unexpected gift from one of our biggest supporters, Relly Annett-Baker. It’s a wonderful short video that really sums up the whole day
Less than 24 hours after the second New Adventures conference day wrapped, we received an unexpected gift from one of our biggest supporters, Relly Annett-Baker. It’s a wonderful short video that really sums up the whole day
2012-01-22T19:17:25+00:00Simon Collisonsimon@colly.comNew Adventures, Design & WebLess than 24 hours after the second New Adventures conference day wrapped, we received an unexpected gift from one of our biggest supporters, Relly Annett-Baker. It’s a wonderful short video that really sums up the whole day
]]>New Adventures newspaper 2012tag:colly.com,{date format="%Y"}:/1.8452012-01-22T18:37:37+00:002012-01-22T20:48:38+00:00Right now, I’m resting hard after a very successful second New Adventures in Web Design conference, and I’ll write an overview of this overwhelming experience soon. For now, I just wanted to say a little about this year’s newspaper.
Right now, I’m resting hard after a very successful second New Adventures in Web Design conference, and I’ll write an overview of this overwhelming experience soon. For now, I just wanted to say a little about this year’s newspaper.
2012-01-22T18:37:37+00:00Simon Collisonsimon@colly.comNew Adventures, Design & WebRight now, I’m resting hard after a very successful second New Adventures in Web Design conference, and I’ll write an overview of this overwhelming experience soon. For now, I just wanted to say a little about this year’s newspaper.
]]>We are the explorerstag:colly.com,{date format="%Y"}:/1.8442012-01-06T11:10:26+00:002012-01-07T01:37:27+00:00Back in November, I was lucky enough to speak at the wonderful Build in Belfast. I reflected on over two years of specific investigation into our craft, and I think it’s one of my stronger talks. I certainly stand by the messages.
Back in November, I was lucky enough to speak at the wonderful Build in Belfast. I reflected on over two years of specific investigation into our craft, and I think it’s one of my stronger talks. I certainly stand by the messages.
2012-01-06T11:10:26+00:00Simon Collisonsimon@colly.comDesign & Web, Writing & SpeakingBack in November, I was lucky enough to speak at the wonderful Build in Belfast. I reflected on over two years of specific investigation into our craft, and I think it’s one of my stronger talks. I certainly stand by the messages.
]]>Another year in reviewtag:colly.com,{date format="%Y"}:/1.8432012-01-03T16:40:43+00:002012-01-03T17:38:44+00:00The year 2010 was an important and epic one for me, so as it ended I wrote about it in some detail. In doing so, I set myself the goal of documenting each year I survive, and as 2011 was equally epic in some regards, I really want a record of it for the future me.
The year 2010 was an important and epic one for me, so as it ended I wrote about it in some detail. In doing so, I set myself the goal of documenting each year I survive, and as 2011 was equally epic in some regards, I really want a record of it for the future me.
2012-01-03T16:40:43+00:00Simon Collisonsimon@colly.comNew Adventures, Personal, Travels, Design & Web, Writing & SpeakingThe year 2010 was an important and epic one for me, so as it ended I wrote about it in some detail. In doing so, I set myself the goal of documenting each year I survive, and as 2011 was equally epic in some regards, I really want a record of it for the future me.
]]>Another year in musictag:colly.com,{date format="%Y"}:/1.8422011-12-31T19:52:28+00:002012-01-06T12:12:29+00:00Twelve months ago I started something I now have to maintain: an annual roundup of the music I’ve fallen in love with each year. So, following the aforementioned 2010 roundup, here’s my year in music, 2011.
Twelve months ago I started something I now have to maintain: an annual roundup of the music I’ve fallen in love with each year. So, following the aforementioned 2010 roundup, here’s my year in music, 2011.
2011-12-31T19:52:28+00:00Simon Collisonsimon@colly.comCulture, ObservationsTwelve months ago I started something I now have to maintain: an annual roundup of the music I’ve fallen in love with each year. So, following the aforementioned 2010 roundup, here’s my year in music, 2011.
]]>My digital preservation utopiatag:colly.com,{date format="%Y"}:/1.8412011-12-06T01:05:37+00:002011-12-06T01:31:38+00:00At Build last month, Jeremy Keith gave a presentation about preserving our websites, documents, and personal timelines. He talked about avoiding data loss, and shared his fears for the future. I really soaked up his thoughts, even though I had to get up and speak directly after him.
At Build last month, Jeremy Keith gave a presentation about preserving our websites, documents, and personal timelines. He talked about avoiding data loss, and shared his fears for the future. I really soaked up his thoughts, even though I had to get up and speak directly after him.
2011-12-06T01:05:37+00:00Simon Collisonsimon@colly.comObservations, Design & WebAt Build last month, Jeremy Keith gave a presentation about preserving our websites, documents, and personal timelines. He talked about avoiding data loss, and shared his fears for the future. I really soaked up his thoughts, even though I had to get up and speak directly after him.
]]>Another lesson learnedtag:colly.com,{date format="%Y"}:/1.8402011-10-19T16:32:05+00:002011-10-20T16:15:06+00:00I learned many things at Brooklyn Beta last week, but one lesson in particular will stay with me for some time. Taking to the stage to announce our ambitious new web app capped a humbling and fear-inducing afternoon. Despite years of experience presenting to crowds, I was a mess.
I learned many things at Brooklyn Beta last week, but one lesson in particular will stay with me for some time. Taking to the stage to announce our ambitious new web app capped a humbling and fear-inducing afternoon. Despite years of experience presenting to crowds, I was a mess.
2011-10-19T16:32:05+00:00Simon Collisonsimon@colly.comPersonal, Design & Web, Writing & SpeakingI learned many things at Brooklyn Beta last week, but one lesson in particular will stay with me for some time. Taking to the stage to announce our ambitious new web app capped a humbling and fear-inducing afternoon. Despite years of experience presenting to crowds, I was a mess.
]]>Don’t settletag:colly.com,{date format="%Y"}:/1.8392011-10-06T12:37:21+00:002011-10-06T12:45:23+00:00Drawing from some of the most pivotal points in his life, Steve Jobs, chief executive officer and co-founder of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, urged graduates to pursue their dreams and see the opportunities in life’s setbacks at Stanford University’s 114th Commencement on 12th June, 2005.
Drawing from some of the most pivotal points in his life, Steve Jobs, chief executive officer and co-founder of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, urged graduates to pursue their dreams and see the opportunities in life’s setbacks at Stanford University’s 114th Commencement on 12th June, 2005.
2011-10-06T12:37:21+00:00Simon Collisonsimon@colly.comInspirationDrawing from some of the most pivotal points in his life, Steve Jobs, chief executive officer and co-founder of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, urged graduates to pursue their dreams and see the opportunities in life’s setbacks at Stanford University’s 114th Commencement on 12th June, 2005.
]]>My recommended readingtag:colly.com,{date format="%Y"}:/1.8382011-09-21T17:56:25+00:002011-09-25T18:51:26+00:00During my talks and subsequent conversation, I often mention numerous books that have influenced my thinking. As a result, I’m getting an increasing number of emails and tweets asking for a full list. So, to deal with that, I’ve pulled together the following list.
During my talks and subsequent conversation, I often mention numerous books that have influenced my thinking. As a result, I’m getting an increasing number of emails and tweets asking for a full list. So, to deal with that, I’ve pulled together the following list.
2011-09-21T17:56:25+00:00Simon Collisonsimon@colly.comInspiration, HTML & CSS, Design & WebDuring my talks and subsequent conversation, I often mention numerous books that have influenced my thinking. As a result, I’m getting an increasing number of emails and tweets asking for a full list. So, to deal with that, I’ve pulled together the following list.
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