The joy of leading

Kerning inaction, originally uploaded by tofu mugwump.

An entire day spent Googling™

That subject line could imply some extreme narcissism with ™ being my initials and all, but that's not what I was doing today. For once. I instead have been streamlining my life and entering all relevant marketing information into the Google Cloud. I think I read putting all my cyber eggs into one basket was an excellent idea.

I could claim by consolidating I am becoming more efficient, but all that I've really accomplished is making my procrastination more efficient. All of my design blogs are now in one place! Wowee. I am one of the many people with multiple Google accounts, which is annoying since there is no way to currently merge said accounts. There are ways around thankfully, so now I am redirecting, forwarding, or associating my Google and other e-mail accounts into one consolidated, folder-less lump. Yeah, labels. Thanks for the future on that one. 

Speaking of the future (and websites I can consolidate under the Google Cloud...)

Content Aware Image Resizing (Seam Carving if you're nasty). This is practically the rotational/enhancement that is featured so prominently in Bladerunner and CSI. Not quite, but having never heard of it before today  and then discovering it might be an included feature in Adobe Creative Suite 4.

I think my awe over this new technology and the ability to post on blogger from my other gmail account have overridden my usual eloquence. Yes. I am very eloquent.

Oh, and I Twitter now. I'm not really sure why, other than it is a good way to feed my internet and social network addictions.

Christ through JavaScripture

Description
Are you interested in using your talents in web design for a Christian ministry? Bible League, a Christian ministry located in the south Chicago suburbs, has provided Bibles for more than 70 years to people in need around the world. Bible League partners with local churches worldwide, training and equipping Christians to use the Bible to make disciples and establish new churches. We are currently seeking a Webmaster in our international headquarters office.

The Webmaster will be responsible for management of the website which will include implementing web pages and managing content assuring quality and clarity of Bible League’s mission. This person will design, develop, and execute site architecture and navigation including redesigns and upgrades and help determine needs, strategies and goals for the web ensuring site is optimized. Will also collaborate with creative staff on design and layout to facilitate multi channel marketing.

Requirements
Qualifications include being a Christian and agreeing with the Bible League’s Statement of Faith. Candidates will possess strong web design skills including the ability to edit using HTML and JavaScript skills.

Candidates should also have 2 yrs experience with web design and programming languages such as HTML, CSS, ASP, ASP.Net, JavaScript, PHP, XML and SQL and experience with development tools such as Visual Studio, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Flash for website development. Will also have experience with relational databases such as MS-SQL Server along with a thorough knowledge of SEO techniques.

In addition, candidates should have experience running and evaluating online marketing campaigns along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong analytical and problem solving skills, and be team oriented.

HIPHOP? HIPSTER?

0914081508.jpg, originally uploaded by tofu mugwump.

I really question the target market of this ad. Maybe it's because I'm not it. Still a pretty great poster for the Logan Square...

Surrealism in advertising

Surrealism in advertising, originally uploaded by tofu mugwump.

There's something very Magritte about the illustration in this. What are these types of ads even called? It's not a billboard, and it's almost a mural.