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App patterns applied: weather key journeys
By Canonical, 26 March 2013
These last few weeks we have looked at the concepts behind our ritual apps, and explored key journeys for each. Now it is the turn of the weather app! Sitting...
Good Ubuntu books?
By Inayaili de León Persson, 25 March 2013
A few weeks ago we received a copy of the “No Starch Press” book “Ubuntu Made Easy”, by Rickford Grant with Phil Bull. The book’s main goal – which we fully...
App patterns explained : navigation
By Canonical, 13 March 2013
When we design an app, we consider the different types of information we are communicating and their relationships to one another. This helps us establish...
App patterns applied: calendar key journeys
By Canonical, 27 February 2013
Last week we introduced key screens for our core utility app designs, and we’ve been sketching key journeys ever since to unpack these concepts further....
Viva Ubuntu!
By Canonical, 9 January 2013
Wow! How do you know you’ve made something great? Some good indicators are press coverage, an award and a visit by Will.i.am. The first day at CES showed that...
Design and arts in education
By Canonical, 30 November 2012
Ubuntu’s design team supports #includedesign, which is a important initiative – supported by many design organizations and companies.
The UDS Design Track
By Canonical, 22 October 2012
One week to go! We’re looking forward to UDS. For me personally it will be my first and I’m thrilled to check out all the interesting sessions and hear your...
Calum and Mika’s cakes.
By Canonical, 23 August 2012
We are blogging a lot of cakes, so to economise on space, I’ve paired Mika and I’s latest baking attempts. Last week was my turn to bake a cake. I was...
Gone to the island
By Canonical, 10 August 2012
The release schedule of Ubuntu is tied to a 6 month cycle, also called cadence. Similarly, a lot of our work and planning falls onto our diaries like country...
La Cabine Téléphonique Aquarium
By Canonical, 1 February 2012
Because inspiration can come in many ways… I thought you might enjoy this peculiar installation. The fact that it is situated in a public place, and still...
Ubuntu: Designing for a good purpose
By Canonical, 27 January 2012
Ubuntu is the world’s most popular open-source operating system for phones, tablets, PCs, and TVs. It is used by more