Reading More Or Appreciating Less Friction

Somewhere, we got it in our heads that reading requires all kinds of constructs – paper, flipping pages, uninterrupted experiences, etc. And yes, to consume information does require some of these, but for one reason or another, report after report are finding it surprising that digital effects seem to do a lot for Gen Y and younger folks enjoying the behavior of reading more. I’d argue that it has less to do with reading as a behavior, and more to do with the fact that much about digital reading reduces the friction that some traditionalists believe is necessary.

Carnival of the Mobilists No. 239

After a small break, the Carnival of the Mobilists is back and it’s a sizable helping. Several contributions in this edition including one from myself. Grab a cup of coffee/tea and your favorite electronic reading device and head over to Mobileslate for the serving.

Faith and the Small Details

Am currently reading Twelve Ordinary Men (MacArthur, Amazon) and am again reading this book that challenges me to pay attention to details in faith that I commonly want to skip.

Flipping the Job Hunting Market, Or Maybe More

I was just reading about yet another head-hunter (job finder, resume, CV, etc.) engine. And I have to ask if it is really needed? Aren’t search engines now advanced enough that everyone should prety much look to get their own server and put on there a resume/CV that is searchable, malleable, and for the most part, not needing of being placed on yet another service?

Observations and Thoughts Around Screens and Near Interactions

Back when the TAT UX video, The Future of Screens, was released, I remarked that this would provide for me some homework. I meant that in respect to how I observe interactions with people and screens, and how realistic this could be in some contexts, and how it would have to change in others. This area is an aspect of observational-based design research that I am taking some time for today. The following are some thoughts composed as I am seeing them and from my iPad.

Is Anyone Paying Attention to the Shift

Oh this is good. Taken nearly out if context on my part, and at the same time speaks to the paradigm shift that so many are missing.

Brighthand: Samsung Fascinate for Verizon Full Review w/Additional Pics

That was a bit quick (from my perspective). Brighthand has published my review of the Samsung Fascinate for Verizon. As with the other Samsung Galaxy S models that I’ve reviewed this summer, this one features an excellent screen and will surprise some with how slick the overall Google Android experience is. Jump on over and check out the entire review and see some additional pics at the Samsung Fascinate photo gallery on Ovi Share.