Javascript fireman and fullstack CSS developer. Illustrator @15mindrawings and @alistapart. I once tweeted about a shower. he/him
The mountains in New Zealand
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Dougal MacPherson retweeted
Happy 23rd Birthday A List Apart webzine! On January 22, 1998, Jeffrey Zeldman and Brian Platz began publishing the mailing list called A List Apart. bit.ly/2CS2ifn #AListApart
#InternetHistory
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Students can try some of the fabulous #illustration techniques @mrdougal describes in this video made with @Library_Vic. abc.net.au/education/illustr… #arts #English
Going to assume this will remove most of the vowels, as we aren’t using them anyway
ALT iOS 16 preview is claiming to support New Zealand English for autocorrect
Dougal MacPherson retweeted
“Choosing the wrong metric can completely undo good intentions.”
Designers, (Re)define Success First | by Lennart Overkamp
alistapart.com/article/redef… Illustration: @mrdougal for @AListApart
Dougal MacPherson retweeted
Year 1 (5-6 years)
Nen and the Lonely Fisherman by @MrEagletonIan & @mrjamesmayhew
Donovan's Big Day by @lesleanewman & @DuttonArt
Introducing Teddy by @JessHealyWalton & @mrdougal
I'm very pleased to announce that @ArtOfTomShannon is joining me to help illustrate the fine articles on @alistapart 👏
Mine would be
1. Get hired at Apple
2. Restore AppStore downloads for older mac’s that can’t run the latest software. Eg GarageBand for my sons laptop
3. Quit
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Dougal MacPherson retweeted
✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ As devices diversify in dizzying ways, how can we be sure that our web work will stay relevant? @cathy_dutton shares how practitioners can perfect designs for the paradigms of the present and the unseen twists of the future.
alistapart.com/article/desig…
illo @mrdougal
Dougal MacPherson retweeted
New! If, like many folks during the pandemic, you’ve begun confusing burnout for achievement, Donna Bungard will show you how to recognize that you’re low on fuel and give you a map of rest stops where you can refill your tank.
alistapart.com/article/thats…
This legitimately makes me happy. I would take accessibility improvements any day over new emoji
Apple previews powerful software updates designed for people with disabilities: SignTime on-demand sign language interpreter service starts tomorrow.
nr.apple.com/dm3x1p7z9X
Dougal MacPherson retweeted
I shared this late in the day on Friday, so I thought I should share it again. Would love your help on this if you’re willing to participate.
Are you a developer? Is a browser part of your workflow?
We’re setting up a survey panel to look at how developers are using their browsers and how we can help y’all be more productive. If you’re interested in helping, please sign up here: ux.microsoft.com/Panel/Devel…
That moment when you find out just how far your old housemate has gone in the world. 😊
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Translation doesn’t mean localisation
Publish global, think local. Discover how to use your website as a communication tool to gain new markets in different cultures. (Hint: Translating your content may not be enough.)
alistapart.com/article/do-yo… @holytamari
#cs #ContentStrategy #internationalization #localization
Dougal MacPherson retweeted
Those immersive experiences are so hot right now, but your content may not be ready. @prestonso shares how to recast your fixed web content to create new experiences and prepare for an unpredictable future.
alistapart.com/article/immer… #ContentStrategy #UX #VR #XR #usability #cs
ALT A birthday cake made out to a bit.ly address and sporting a single candle. Illustration by Dougal MacPherson for A List Apart.
Dougal MacPherson retweeted
I can’t tell you how excited I am that @handcoding, @Obinnaspeaks, and @prestonso joined the staff of @alistapart today. What a team!
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Auction is closing in under an hour! 🎉
If you’re fortunate enough to live in Arrowtown NZ or you holiday here, chances are you’ve seen an orderly queue of children waiting for their turn on the rope swing down by the river.
This drawing is being auctioned! All money going to @ChildCancerNZ
bit.ly/arrwtnrpeswng
ALT Children waiting in an orderly queue to wait for their turn on the rope swing in arrowtown
ALT Close up of the children waiting in line. Some with ill fitting swimmers!
ALT Close up of the child on the swing, zooming through the air!
ALT Close up of the base of the tree