Category Archives: Web Design

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The war of the music (radio) sites…

By Sarah W. Rose | Published: 5, September 2009
At work, I am currently in a music drought.  I recently subscribed to Spotify and I am somewhat disappointed with the “radio” aspect of their application.  The recommendations are few and far between and very “mainstream.”  I was hoping for an experience somewhat like last.fm…but with unlimited listening and somewhat tolerable ads.  Oh well.  Spotify, [...]
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2009 Webby Awards Music : Design vs. Function vs. Content

By Sarah W. Rose | Published: 1, August 2009
Recently, I’ve been trying to get a feel for the “Webby Awards” and how they are classified and distributed.  This came about mostly out of a desire to see what is current and innovative and to see if I could find any sort of design inspiration for my job.  Overall, I cannot say that there [...]
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Google Map place markers : Looking for solutions…

By Sarah W. Rose | Published: 20, June 2009
I am looking for examples of efficient / inventive Google Map symbols / place markers… and I’m wondering if a library / archive already exists.  I found “Making Maps: DIY Cartography”, as well as “Google Earth: the basics of creating placemarks.”  I am fluctuating between the 3-dimensional rounded “pin” or the flat “bubble” pin (does [...]
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