A self-initiated project by graphic designer Audrée Lapierre (of Montréal-based company FFunction) that uses data visualisations as part of the packaging design to convey a product’s nutritional data. (via Duncan Blair)
State of the Internet, a motion type presentation by the Jess3 agency of mostly mind-blowing statistics from the big social networks during 2009.
Nicholas Felton publishes his 2009 Annual Report:
Each day in 2009, I asked every person with whom I had a meaningful encounter to submit a record of this meeting through an online survey. These reports form the heart of the 2009 Annual Report. From parents to old friends, to people I met for the first time, to my dentist… any time I felt that someone had discerned enough of my personality and activities, they were given a card with a URL and unique number to record their experience.
Ordered. Get yours.
Google Analytics launches Asynchronous Tracking
Steve Souders dissects the new code, which uses HTML5’s async flag to load the analytics JavaScript in parallel with other files:
It’s always hard to find the right spot on the complexibility curve. This async snippet hits it just right. It’s slightly more complex than the old pattern, but not by much. Besides the benefits highlighted here, this new pattern is able to support more advanced usage patterns, including pushing an array of commands and pushing functions.
I’m pleased to announce version 1.6 of Ego is now available (iTunes link). This update includes a new widget type: Vimeo!
A very nice addition (that would be even better if it also displayed stats for channels and groups!).
Typographic Design Patterns and Best Practices
Smashing Magazine’s Michael Martin presents answers to 13 common typographic questions related to website design. Useful.
Birdbrain for iPhone is on sale in the App Store. It tracks changes in and provides stats over time for your Twitter friends and followers, and is designed to be complementary to your favourite mobile Twitter client. I helped out on the UI design, and the app’s icon was created by the estimable Andrew Archer. Introductory pricing of US$1.99 for launch. If you’re a fan of Garrett Murray’s Ego and obsessed with all things Twitter, Birdbrain might be for you.
Mogwai poster by The Small Stakes. (via OMG Posters!)
Wolfram|Alpha
Have a look at the future of computable online data, built around the Mathematica community. When they use phrases like “system being brought online for the first time” it all sounds a little Skynet, but this might be the most impressive online service of the post-Google era. Now please contact Nicholas Felton about giving it a little polish.
