Itay Dreyfus
@itay
Designer, always exploring.
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Recently I thought about the heyday of bookmarking apps – Pocket, del.icio.us, Pinboard, Pinterest, etc.
It seems that many are still around. Or maybe these are the ones who managed to survive?
There was a rise in note-taking apps in recent years which made me think about whether we're a... See more
Note Taking and
The site feels like a chaotic newsroom with the cutting room floor exposed. I think that’s part of the excitement — and good design.
Why the Drudge Report is one of the best designed sites on the web
Clients usually find me directly through something I've written, rather than through a referral.
Venkatesh Rao: Consulting and Writing
One mistake I often used to make at Justin.tv was offering a potpourri of business models (virtual goods, product placement, chat ads, contests, etc..). I was embarrassed to say Justin.tv would monetize with advertising when clearly that was the only answer. Own the simple business model.
Michael Seibel • How to Pitch Your Company : YC Startup Library | Y Combinator
Sublime — A second brain with a soul
sublime.app
In a moment of randomness, I've came across this newsletter issue by @tomcritchlow on getting more client work.
Now that I'm refocusing on indie-ness, I realize this is something I do whenever I seek work: posting on socials, emailing former colleagues, and texting friends. https://t.co/JjwBEFGI3G
Along those lines, I believe that mechanics design is a distinct discipline separate from both interface design and product management. I believe it deserves its own terminology, principles, processes, deliverables, and bodies of knowledge.
To clarify, my definition of design goes beyond aesthetic qualities and into areas of maintenance, cost, profitability, speed, and purpose.