I'm an innovations editor and interactive designer/developer at The Washington Post. I love books. I also enjoy traveling, live music and photography.
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February 22, 09:06 PM
stephen's presentation from malofiej 2011
February 22, 07:38 PM
February 22, 07:37 PM
February 22, 09:07 PM
February 22, 11:29 AM
I recently came across Washington Post’s “The Media Divide: Inside America’s segregated news diet” by Evelio Contreras, Marc Fisher, Kat Downs and Jon Cohen. I love the irony of a news organization covering the nontraditional approach to news consumption in the 21st century and I think that this package does an excellent job at doing so.
February 22, 11:02 AM
Bio: Bret Victor invents tools that enable people to understand and create. He has designed experimental UI concepts at Apple, interactive data graphics for Al Gore, and musical instruments at Alesis.
February 21, 04:59 PM
In a nutshell: I am a huge, huge fan of Instagram. And I want to be a part of your team. Beyond the product, I love following the Instagram story — I think the team itself is doing really interesting things and would love to be a part of it this summer. I know you’re super busy — and my goal is to help you cross more items off that to-do list. There are three key ways I can meaningfully contribute to Instagram: helping build a great platform, developing product, and in general, getting stuff done.
February 21, 04:35 PM
tool for choosing colors for maps, includes colorblind safe
February 21, 04:23 PM
February 21, 12:28 PM
A Good Samaritan kidney donation by a California man began a progression of kidney retrievals and transplants, as 30 donors gave their organs to 30 strangers on behalf of their loved ones.
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Fun and creative new video series about what it means to be a black woman today:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/nation/shifting-portraits-of-the-american-black-woman/
Teaser: New series on speed launches today. If you want more, see the whole series at http://wapo.st/speed2012. Also check out this very cool motion graphic + video for part one.
Fun new project: The new Pinocchio Tracker brings up quotes and asks you to guess how many Pinocchios it received from The Fact Checker. Then you can find out if your ruling matches ours—and see why we decided the statement was faulty.
7 strikes in one game!! (third one down) Those bowling classes in college are still paying off! (Taken with Instagram at Golden Bowl)
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Glad to know I'm not a bot, but I do have 2 out of 6 bot-like qualities. :( ...... Are you a bot? http://t.co/4fHi1GH8 #BotOrNot
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wow. nukemap with my house at center causes third-degree burns all the way to woodbridge: http://t.co/dcMXXwub5 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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How Target Figured Out A Teen Girl Was Pregnant Before Her Father Did - Forbes http://t.co/xHe3MbAi
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Forget Batman Vs. Superman: The Dynamic Duo Of The Moment Is Lin Vs. Tebow http://t.co/TceA1dF3 via @nprnews
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Great job Caitlin! RT @caitlinmoneil: My @washingtonpost video on how the #NationalGuard has changed since 9/11: http://t.co/jn0GICeN
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RT @washingtonpost How to follow the GOP delegate race - in one chart: http://t.co/rUHmEpKf and the chart is here: http://t.co/KqdWIBIb7 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Great video story by @GinaAHarkins about long drives rural veterans take to reach health care, http://t.co/VwlIVqPU: http://t.co/mKX26Zch
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Congrats to Medill students on the Hidden Surge project launch today: http://t.co/VwlIVqPU It has 7 stories, 3 videos, a game + user poll.7 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Cool project w/ video portraits http://t.co/yGAmI5FO asks what it means to be a black woman today7 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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11 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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now it's official: i <3 the washington post: http://t.co/gEqO28al super cute.12 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Martin Luther King Jr. quotation to be replaced on memorial http://t.co/Fhi6R2tw
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Great project by @evelio, sohail + bonnie b: Profiles in Speed -- Teaser: http://t.co/u9nfXGyK Part 1 video/animation: http://t.co/ZVpcjyAk
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A photographic valentine to Washington http://t.co/HkMyP1yM
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Angry Birds: Your New Math Teacher? http://t.co/ThYp4aFv via @delicious
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Instead of lagging behind, AP was ahead of Google for Nevada caucus results http://t.co/SXrAyvIb via @poynter
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Awesome, illuminating project by @wilsonandrews, @bendelacruz and @PostInvestigate: Mapping the earmarks http://t.co/j5pH9loC #capitolassets
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I really love this M&Ms Super Bowl ad, "Just My Shell" -- http://t.co/LHz8k6Yp2 weeks ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Favorite #SuperBowl ads: Clint Eastwood/Chrysler: http://t.co/pqeElFmS, VW fat dog: http://t.co/iTnRIRYq, Mr. Quiggly: http://t.co/U9fPK4vT2 weeks ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Interactive Projects Editor at The Washington Post
Media Production | Washington D.C. Metro Area, US
Summary
At The Washington Post, I've focused on creating data-driven graphics and multimedia pieces that feature powerful storytelling and strong interaction design. I really enjoy working in collaborative environment, coming up with creative solutions, and incorporating new technologies into projects. I'm interested in all types of media, including writing, video, audio, photography and design.
Specialties: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, ActionScript/Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel, Omniture, data visualization, user interface design, Canon photo and video equipment, some ProTools and Final Cut Pro
Experience
- Dec 2011 - PresentInteractive Projects Editor / The Washington PostI organize, manage and lead the design of deeper-engagement interactive projects that combine video, photography, audio, graphics and social media.
- Oct 2010 - PresentAdjunct Professor / Medill, Northwestern UniversityTeach programming and design, and work with students on the presentation and production of interactive and visual elements for the Medill National Security Journalism Initiative. The 2010 site, which won an Online Journalism Award (OJA) for best student multimedia presentation, is here: http://www.global-warning.org.
- Oct 2010 - Dec 2011Innovations Editor for Graphics / The Washington PostDrive creative thinking and development of interactive graphics and multimedia pieces.
- Mar 2008 - Sept 2010Information Designer / The Washington PostI create data-driven information graphics and customized multimedia experiences for the Washington Post's Web site, washingtonpost.com. I work on the interface design and front-end programming of both long-term and daily projects that come from all over the newsroom: investigations, foreign, metro, business and sports.
- Nov 2006 - Mar 2008Web Producer / baltimoresun.comAt baltimoresun.com, I focused on designing and coding flash graphics, special coverage pages, sidebars, teasers and logos for special packages and sections throughout the site. I did research and photography for graphics and shot video occasionally. On a daily basis, I edited photos and wrote captions for photo galleries, as well as organizing stories from newsroom feeds and producing photos and graphics from the paper for the site. I frequently worked with newsroom and online staff to create online exclusives to compliment print coverage. I also produced newsletters, compiled metrics data, maintained databases and responded to reader feedback.
- Jun 2006 - Sept 2006Rich Media Intern / USATODAY.COM• Researched, designed and wrote copy for breaking news graphics.
• Produced interactive modules incorporating audio, photo and graphic elements for money, life and sports. - Jan 2006 - May 2006Editorial Intern / Carolina Woman• Edited copy for business, fashion and cooking articles and compiled Update and Events sections each month.
• Designed promotional materials to increase reader diversity and advertiser interest in special issues. - Jun 2004 - Aug 2004Marketing and Design Intern / PreationSold design and dev services to local businesses, then helped brainstorm and develop logos and brand identities for them. Also helped to build basic components of web sites.
Education
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2002 - 2006University of North Carolina at Chapel HillBA in Journalism & Mass CommunicationActivities: Alpha Phi Omega, UNC Dance Marathon, Blue & White Magazine
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2005 - 2005Lunds universitetStudy Abroad
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2003 - 2003National University of SingaporeStudy Abroad
Additional Information
Websites:
Interests:
Reading, tennis, photography, design, interactivity, news, journalism
Diggs
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The explosion of new media technologies has changed not only how presidential campaigns are waged, but how voters learn about candidates and issues. Voters are increasingly walling themselves off in information ghettos in which they read, hear and watch primarily news and views with which they already agree. We profile three South Carolina voters and their media consumption, matching up their habits against national survey data.3 diggs in Politics 4 weeks ago
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The drones that are changing the nature of warfare in places like Afghanistan are entering the national airspace of the United States. These unmanned aircraft have a variety of uses from patrolling the border to tracking forest fires. But their most controversial role may be as surveillance tools for federal, state and local law enforcement.1 diggs in Technology 13 months ago
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We live in a competitive culture. We're people who keep score. Try these three interactive tests to see how you compare to others in your aging cohort. This isn't science; for that, you need a trained clinician to give you a battery of cognitive and physiological tests. But if you're looking to keep tabs on how you measure up to others your age, have some fun with these.1 diggs in Lifestyle 14 months ago
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President Obama agreed to extend all the Bush tax cuts and provide a more generous estate tax in exchange for a continuation of refundable tax credits and a 13-month extension of unemployment benefits.166 diggs in Politics 14 months ago
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The three most populous countries also are the three biggest carbon polluters. While the populations of China and India dwarf that of the United States, the amount of carbon emitted by the average person in the United States far outweighs the emissions generated by the average person from China or India.2 diggs in Science 14 months ago
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Traumatic brain injury effects on behavior are documented and explored through video and interactive in this investigative report. Symptoms and other signs on affects are documented as well.1 diggs in World News 16 months ago
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Alaska natives are some of America's poorest corporate shareholders. By birthright, they have holdings in Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs). Over time and by means of special privileges granted by the government, the corporations have been part of one of the great contracting booms in American history. But Alaska natives are still among the nation's poorest citizens. Was it negligence? Fraud? Abuse? The Washington Post examines where the money went.1 diggs in Politics 17 months ago
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The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 legislated a reduction of energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions. The law provides for phasing out todays general service incandescent light bulbs in favor of lower-wattage, energy saving bulbs. Lighting accounts for about 15% of the electrical use in homes.1 diggs in Technology 17 months ago
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The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 legislated a reduction of energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions. The law provides for phasing out todays general service incandescent light bulbs in favor of lower-wattage, energy saving bulbs. Lighting accounts for about 15% of the electrical use in homes.1 diggs in Technology 17 months ago
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We made a liquid pencil. It's the future, bitches. Sharpie OUT.4 diggs in Technology 18 months ago
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A look at liquor sales and consumption trends in the state of Virginia.1 diggs in Lifestyle 18 months ago
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Mikhail Semenko, one of the 10 alleged Russian spies arrested by the FBI June 27 in the United States, most recently lived and worked in Arlington, Va. Use this interactive to explore what's known of his life over the past year.1 diggs in Technology 20 months ago
Submissions
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The explosion of new media technologies has changed not only how presidential campaigns are waged, but how voters learn about candidates and issues. Voters are increasingly walling themselves off in information ghettos in which they read, hear and watch primarily news and views with which they already agree. We profile three South Carolina voters and their media consumption, matching up their habits against national survey data.3 diggs in Politics 4 weeks ago
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The drones that are changing the nature of warfare in places like Afghanistan are entering the national airspace of the United States. These unmanned aircraft have a variety of uses from patrolling the border to tracking forest fires. But their most controversial role may be as surveillance tools for federal, state and local law enforcement.1 diggs in Technology 13 months ago
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We live in a competitive culture. We're people who keep score. Try these three interactive tests to see how you compare to others in your aging cohort. This isn't science; for that, you need a trained clinician to give you a battery of cognitive and physiological tests. But if you're looking to keep tabs on how you measure up to others your age, have some fun with these.1 diggs in Lifestyle 14 months ago
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Traumatic brain injury effects on behavior are documented and explored through video and interactive in this investigative report. Symptoms and other signs on affects are documented as well.1 diggs in World News 16 months ago
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Alaska natives are some of America's poorest corporate shareholders. By birthright, they have holdings in Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs). Over time and by means of special privileges granted by the government, the corporations have been part of one of the great contracting booms in American history. But Alaska natives are still among the nation's poorest citizens. Was it negligence? Fraud? Abuse? The Washington Post examines where the money went.1 diggs in Politics 17 months ago
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The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 legislated a reduction of energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions. The law provides for phasing out todays general service incandescent light bulbs in favor of lower-wattage, energy saving bulbs. Lighting accounts for about 15% of the electrical use in homes.1 diggs in Technology 17 months ago
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