Nick Hahn
Designer. Technophile. UX Pusher.
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Whoa whoa whoa....whao man! What the hell just happened here?!
I'm shocked there were no rumors of this one. I love Goog's tenacity and never ending drive to take over the world. But I didn't even come close to expecting this move. Though it should have been expected. No matter how awesome Android got, Google could not fully compete with Apple's tightly controlled harmony between hardware and software. Now they have that chance.
I believe Google when it says it wants to keep Android open mobile OS. They value the power of a marketplace that has players like Samsung, HTC, and Sony poring oodles of cash into Android, especially from a marketing perspective. Statements from those companies CEOs mirror this thought of empowerment, though I doubt behind the scenes it's all sunshine and roses. How could you not be at least a little miffed? Especially someone like HTC who solidified Android with their rockstar hardware, including building the hardware for the first 2 "Google Phones".
I guess only time will tell if Google is able to maintain a solid relationship with those companies and leverage Moto's hardware expertise to make more awesome products (though not software, please let Blur die!)
I think what this really does is let Google finally operate at the same level as Apple. They can own the entirety of the Android user experience. Google has shown that when they apply their "Googlyness" to the phone's hardware (G1, Nexus One, Nexus S) the entire experience is elevated to near nirvana.
Oh yeah, Motorola also holds over 17,000 patents, which may come in handy.
Here's to hoping.
This is the Nook you (and I) are looking for...
When augmented reality is done right, it's a pretty great for making an impact a trade show. I have to agree with Engadget's post that AR can be a bit stale with it's jittery performance and really needs this new love given out by Sony. Their SmartAR tech looks to shake up the AR field a bit. Check it out, very impressive stuff:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/19/sharp-shows-off-the-worlds-first-super-hi-vision-lcd-with-16x-m/
...this guy did and this story inspired the hell out of me. I wonder how much I can get done in my week(ish) time off for paternity leave.
It's "Ice Cream Sandwich" actually, but what it means is the next version of Android will be the One To Rule Them All. Yup, it'll work on your phone, TV, and tablet. I'm sure we'll have dishwashers, fridges and dogs with soon. Looks like the perfect treat, just in time for summer! Thanks Google, we love you too.
Looks like Google is getting into home automation. What won't these guys get their fingers into?! Soon they'll be announcing "Pleasure Beta by Google"... wait, that might actually be pretty cool! :)
CardioQuest app is being shown off, with an exercise bike being able to recognize that it's there. From there, the API has the bike control the game that's shown on the phone. This is totally wild -- the faster he goes, the more the game changes in real-time. Truly wild.
Looks like they're tackling this Android fragmentation head on. They've got the big players in the industry on board to standardize when android devices get updated. This goes out to you, the G1 and MyTouch owners stuck with 1.6 builds of Android. Now go buy a new phone and join the future :)
Starting at $1.99 a pop. Once I start feeling like it's a good idea to pay for movies, I'll start here :)
For $600 you're sternly warned not to use this exactly as the name suggests you want to:
"..attempting to play or duel with a pair of Class 4 burning lasers will result in permanent blindness to anyone exposed to the Sith's Dual Laser beams and/or reflection...Because of the dual nature of this device, activate only one laser beam at a time, and do not move the Sith laser when activated"
- Dark floors, walls, and ceilings are all potential fire hazards to direct contact.
- Skin, clothing, and hair may ignite and burn with direct contact.
- Accidentally looking at a 1W laser beam (this laser has dual 2W beams) will cause immediate and irreversible retinal damage (i.e. permanent blindness)
I've always been a sucker for fantastic packaging and I always expect a high-end product to come in a well thought out container. This new phone from LG, the Optimus Black, mixes a great piece of new digital technology with some exceptionally cool print design.
Mr. Wheaton, on his twitter feed, tipped me off to this awesome site that lists nerd-tastic t-shirts. I'm pretty stoked and accepting I'll be broke to fully express my nerd tendencies to the world.
Profile
Experience
- Jan 2008 - PresentFounder / Vault 13 TechnologiesUser Experience Design
Small and Medium Business Technology Consulting
Interactive Graphic Design - Jul 2008 - Dec 2011Senior User Experience Designer / Abelson-Taylor
- 2008 - 2008Freelance Interactive Art Director / Two by Four
- 2008 - 2008Freelance Interactive Art Director / Abelson-Taylor
- May 2007 - Nov 2007Interactive Art Director / JWT (RMG Connect)
- 2006 - 2007Web Graphic Designer / Smurfit-Stone
- 2005 - 2006Graphic Designer / Forensicon
Education
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2003 - 2007DePaul UniversityComputer Graphics & Animation in Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
Additional Information
Updates
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Google's incredible new offices http://t.co/ndZkZe3N2 hours ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Can you solve the Cypher? http://t.co/KVjVMs5X @HalfAcreBeer7 hours ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Enjoying a beautiful blond belgium... @HalfAcreBeer small batch "Cypher" So good.7 hours ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Also, @michaelmcgee mentions using the space @DesignCloudChi for @CodeAcademy alumni to keep working on their projects.12 hours ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Help @BarackObama or teach code? The founder of @CodeAcademy chose the latter. Very cool interview with @michaelmcgee http://t.co/325rY35x12 hours ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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The chalk board is looking great at @DesignCloudChi http://t.co/EE3X2rfF
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@CalobHorton that's a pretty wide net - any other requirements? Something fast? Get a 08 Mazdaspeed3 - one of the best cars ever.2 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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I totally agreed "@verge: Verge Forums: Microsoft's missed opportunity with the Windows 8 logo http://t.co/DOivdCc7"
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I'm trying out Bitcasa's Infinite cloud storage beta, I'll let you know if I drop @dropbox anytime soon http://t.co/yqkQHAGB via @Bitcasa
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"Engagement...it’s a continuum where technology is merely an enabler for a greater vision, mission, and purpose." http://t.co/w12nSU1j8 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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"...And without wavering, GM will always keep it within grasp of those looking up." http://t.co/OCxC3S7O watch the video, best sound ever!8 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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"The ZR1...is built solely for dreamers...[it] is crafted to allure those who have the drive and passion to aspire for better things."8 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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"tackling a public road in a ZR1 is overkill... It felt like we were using a M198 howitzer to shoot an empty beer can" http://t.co/OCxC3S7O8 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Sorry folks... My phone seems to have shat out like 200 bajillion of my last tweet. Time for a new phone I think http://t.co/Fuxxn22a8 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Had 20 dates for this years Vday. (Bacon wrapped and stuffed with cheese!) :) Thanks my love @ihavelanded http://t.co/qqpDpOSb
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Had 20 dates for this years Vday. (Bacon wrapped and stuffed with cheese!) :) Thanks my love @ihavelanded http://t.co/VZSkaBzh
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Had 20 dates for this years Vday. (Bacon wrapped and stuffed with cheese!) :) Thanks my love @ihavelanded http://t.co/CyWO55nL
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Had 20 dates for this years Vday. (Bacon wrapped and stuffed with cheese!) :) Thanks my love @ihavelanded http://t.co/g4P5QGLI
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Had 20 dates for this years Vday. (Bacon wrapped and stuffed with cheese!) :) Thanks my love @ihavelanded http://t.co/6IZvjzkJ
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Had 20 dates for this years Vday. (Bacon wrapped and stuffed with cheese!) :) Thanks my love @ihavelanded http://t.co/7XGiPzT0
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I've never thought of this before and I think it's now officially ruined Next Gen for me!
As Jason says "its amazing! tie your tits together"
Really?
If you feel the need to spend almost $200 on a backpack with a silly hoodie, you can do so here.
Some slick moves right there.
Ian: Is there a grosser name than "BK Quad Stacker?"
Eva: BK Mushy Meat Mountain.
Dug out of archives, I took this picture one day looking for some socks. It still shocks me that some marketer (package designer?) thought this packaging was totally A-O-K for the world.
