Facebook ads to increase "Likes"

Spotting Facebook ads these days - paid ad campaigns specifically designed to increase "Likes" on Facebook pages such as this one for Einstein Bagels which includes an incentive to get a free bagel after signing on to the page as a fan (now called a "Like"). See the image here of the ad >>>

ICA Museum Boston - Illusion by Architectural Play

Media space at ICA Museum lets you hang over the Boston harbor with a
pop out room that warps traditional design. A futuristic space floats
users over the harbor while lounging in a steep sloped icafe for on-
screen ICA art experiences. Step into the media room for the whoa
moment (last photo, but does not capture the effect).

5 Amazing Infographics - Design Diagrams for the Health Conscious

Nice big visuals - some designers were hired to do these infographics -- spotted by Mashable and revealed in this article...

Brand campaign for IBM Smarter Planet

Nicely done [vector graphic] brand ad campaign for IBM featuring iconographic illustrations for the theme of Smarter Planet (my shots from BWI airport) See all the icons in campaign on this page – make sure you click on each to see another beautiful graphic on the landing page for each icon: http://www.ibm.com/smarterplanet

One Day Course by Edward Tufte, information design guru

Edward Tufte, information design guru, will visit Boston for several one day courses on "Presenting Data and Information". Topic sounds dry, but I attended in Chicago years ago and his content is fabulous. "The Leonardo da Vinci of data." THE NEW YORK TIMES

The event fee includes his 4 beautiful books and...



fundamental strategies of analytical design
evaluating evidence used in presentations
statistical data: tables, graphics, and semi-graphics
business, scientific, research, and financial presentations
complexity and clarity
effective presentations: on paper and in person
interface design
use of PowerPoint, video, overheads, and handouts
multi-media, internet, and websites
credibility of presentations
animation and scientific visualizations
many practical examples

"Good Experience Blog" with thoughtful writings on customer experience, user experience, human experience.

Check out Mark Hurst's "Good Experience" blog focused on customer experience, user experience, human experience. This page highlights his "Best of" articles from years of newsletters from his thoughtful writings. This page announces Gel ("Good Experience Live"), a conference and community exploring good experience in all its forms -- in business, art, society, technology, and life -- which sells out months before the event. He also runs an exclusive job board for professionals in design, usability, user experience, and customer experience.