If it could make a panini, that would be a bonus, too.

I was at dinner tonight with some friends and we, predictably, began discussing the features of the iPhone. Everyone agreed in the end that it looks to be great, with the obvious hesitations (Cingular, price, can it be insured?, battery replacement). By far my personal favorite feature is the Multi-Touch screen. I'm not as excited about it on teh phone as for the potential for future variations of that.

From day one in my graphic design I have been bothered by the input barrier put between the user and the computer. Only when we can tactilely and immediately affect the screen – as we would the real world – will designers take further leaps in productivity and, indirectly, creativity. I'm imagining a 30-40 inch platform where you can maneuver objects around as you would if they were in front of you. This is not a new idea: See here.

Of course, the phone will be great, but I'm more looking towards future, more helpful uses for the technology. Oh, and I think they will print money with this thing, as has been said before.

UPDATE: Read this Macworld article for more potential flaws. I don't like that this is a closed operating system one bit.

Oprah might as well book Katie now...

To absolutely no one's surprise, Tom Cruise and Katie are apparently on the rocks. It sounds like things are getting kinda petty in the TomKat compund. With rumors of trauma over an 80's ad campaign and late night mental-wrassles over the number "71", things are looking bleak.

The more I hear about him, the more I think he is just an absolutely normal guy who is a controlling butthead. The Scientology, the quesadilla cheese, the odd numbers. They all make me think that I know many Tom Cruises, but none of them are wealthy. (You all know who you are.)

Anyway, read the nice article: TomKat is dying.

Learning Movable Type

So I am finally learning Movable Type (a blogging software) for a project at work. All said I think it is a bit clunky and difficult to understand. I'm a touch concerned that my content creators will get hung up on some parts of the editing process – and they are computer savvy. I'm looking at plugins to improve the experience a little but they come with another whole set of problems (i.e. compatibility, configuration, etc.)


While on the subject of geek, look here:

Online Generators

It has image and code generators galore. like the Concert Ticket Generator and the Avatar Maker is useful, too.

Blazing Hot Sun

I've just created this sexy looking sun. He looks as if he might croon, no?

This city is hot right now, but nowhere near humid enough to warrent all the complaints heard on the street. Nice thing about New York in the summer is the feel of being on vacation after work.

Enough.

A pinch in the arm.

I can't post for a few days because of a comprimised arm. No typing
allowed. More later.

What you say?

Absolutely not.

A fucked up scene on the (grass) beach.

Oops. I did it again. Gradients, that is.

New idea #1: Post your freakin' drawings

I'm trying something new to see if it works. I'm going to upload work and let it be out in the world. I've decided it has no place or viewability on my computer.