One page for all things me

Less is more

I created reminderof.me because I wanted a better business card.

In my vision, a business card is a bridge between the physical and virtual world. As such, the data in it are immediately usable in the digital world, without wasting time to copy the data manually from the paper card to the phone book.

This business card serves as the point of entry to the digital representations of myself like social networking pages and alike but also whatever means of communication allows somebody to reach me, be it Telephone or Skype.

It adapts to context: paper card for hand-to-hand exchange, mobile site for phone and tablet and full-width layout for computers.

This business card is always connected with relevant professional content I generate on the Web and automatically syncronizes every context to keep up with the growth of sources. (E.g. I start answering questions relevant to my job on Quora and want to integrate it with my business card so that it appears on any device at the same time)
I should be able to add and manage these sources on a simple dashboard where I control what sources I share.

As it happens on the physical world, this business card could be passed-on from my recipient to another person. On the Web this means I should be able to transfer the card via email, embeddable widget like the one above and JSON.

Lately I decided to dedicate my spare time to turn this vision into a web application, and it is now live for you to try.

Whether you are superhero, a magician, or just really good at something, there must be many bits on the Internet that make you memorable.
If you experienced the same needs I had when it comes to sharing your bits, and felt the need of smarter way, I would be pleased to welcome you on reminderof.me

Your feedback is warmly appreciated.

How I lost control of the browser on my iPad

The Diigo browser of my iPad is failing miserably to load in a proper way because of a permanent redirect loop. Basically, every time I open the browser this opens the App Store. There is no escape. Not even if you re-open the browser immediately, you will get the same recirect…it’s a trap!

Here you see a screenshot of a skewed ipad interface during the transition from browser to App Store

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Books I’ve read in 2012

This is the list of books I have read in 2012.

Book Review: Understanding Color: An Introduction for DesignersUnderstanding Color: An Introduction for Designers

Understanding Color helps you connect the dots between your emotional, intuitive responses to color and the theories that explain them. Through authoritative, easy-to-follow instruction, you’ll learn how to use color more comfortably, creatively, and effectively than ever before.




The_Information_DietThe Information Diet: A Case for Conscious Consumption

The modern human animal spends upwards of 11 hours out of every 24 in a state of constant consumption. Not eating, but gorging on information ceaselessly spewed from the screens and speakers we hold dear. Just as we have grown morbidly obese on sugar, fat, and flour—so, too, have we become gluttons for texts, instant messages, emails, RSS feeds, downloads, videos, status updates, and tweets.

We’re all battling a storm of distractions, buffeted with notifications and tempted by tasty tidbits of information. And just as too much junk food can lead to obesity, too much junk information can lead to cluelessness. The Information Diet shows you how to thrive in this information glut—what to look for, what to avoid, and how to be selective. In the process, author Clay Johnson explains the role information has played throughout history, and why following his prescribed diet is essential for everyone who strives to be smart, productive, and sane.

thinking_with_typeThinking with Type: A Primer for Designers: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, & Students

The organization of letters on a blank sheet—or screen—is the most basic challenge facing anyone who practices design. What type of font to use? How big? How should those letters, words, and paragraphs be aligned, spaced, ordered, shaped, and otherwise manipulated? In this groundbreaking new primer, leading design educator and historian Ellen Lupton provides clear and concise guidance for anyone learning or brushing up on their typographic skills.
Thinking with Type is divided into three sections: letter, text, and grid. Each section begins with an easy-to-grasp essay that reviews historical, technological, and theoretical concepts, and is then followed by a set of practical exercises that bring the material covered to life. Sections conclude with examples of work by leading practitioners that demonstrate creative possibilities (along with some classic no-no’s to avoid).

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Gamification by Design: Implementing Game Mechanics in Web and Mobile Apps

What do Foursquare, Zynga, Nike+, and Groupon have in common? These and many other brands use gamification to deliver a sticky, viral, and engaging experience to their customers. This book provides the design strategy and tactics you need to integrate game mechanics into any kind of consumer-facing website or mobile app. Learn how to use core game concepts, design patterns, and meaningful code samples to a create fun and captivating social environment.

enterprise-games-using-game-mechanics-to-build-a-better-businessEnterprise Games: Using Game Mechanics to Build a Better Business

Games are playing a crucial role in many successful businesses—not just in PR and marketing, but as a model for designing business systems and workflows. In this book, Michael Hugos provides compelling case studies that demonstrate how game mechanics enable companies to respond quickly to challenges in today’s real-time economy.

It’s not about giving workers a smiley face for producing more widgets. You’ll discover how game mechanics—particularly popular multiplayer video games—provide field-tested best practices for engaging workers in creative and complex activities. With games, your company can shift from an outmoded top-down hierarchy to an agile network structure that promotes coordination over control.

illustrator-cs4-for-dummiesIllustrator CS4 for dummies
Adobe Illustrator is the gold standard for creating exciting, color-rich artwork for print, the Web, or even mobile devices. Whether you’re stepping up to Illustrator CS4 or tackling Illustrator for the first time, you’ll find Illustrator CS4 For Dummies is the perfect partner.
This full-color guide gives you the scoop on the newest tools, tips on color control and path editing, ways to organize graphics, and how to get your work into print or on the Web.





All book descriptions are taken from Amazon.