◎ Unfinished Business episode 23: It’s the way he tells ’em

In this week’s episode of Unfinished Business, Anna and I talk about me being robbed of my iPhone in Geneva and the implications, both personal and business of what happened. We talk about the importance of ensuring that insurance is up-to-date (spoiler: mine wasn’t) and how to secure your iOS devices and Mac in case of theft.

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◎ Unfinished Business episode 22: I don’t need it bloody moussed

If you’re an ‘everyday’ web designer or developer — instead of one who’s perhaps made of plastic or maybe carved out of soap — we think you’ll love this week’s episode of Unfinished Business.

Anna and I talk about being nominated for awards and being made into action figures and how that’s made us feel. We discuss whether it’s acceptable to make you or your company look bigger than you really are and whether sites such as Agencies Rated can really help freelancers.

🔗 Our man in Japan

I noticed a strange spike in traffic from Japan today. Turns out to be a report on the workshop I help there in April. Google Translate’s version is a hit-and-miss in some places and hilarious in others:

I feel each time you attend a workshop of Andy Clarke’s, but expect a “great technique” and “amazing tool” from work and his track record, but the expectation is betrayed every time in a good way.

But the gist of my message — of responsive vs adaptive design (very common in Japan) is there, along with some photographs of the day.

🔗 Andrew Jones: Adobe Edge Inspect vs Ghostlab

Andrew compares his experiences with both Adobe Edge Inspect and Ghostlab. It’s a good read and well worth your time.

What Andrew doesn’t mention, and something I’ve been using Ghostlab for this week here at WIPO is demonstrating designs to clients on a range of devices all at the same time. Instead of handing someone a phone or tablet and directing them — “now, press the menu link” — I’ve been driving the demonstration from my own phone. Honestly, watching a client’s face when their phone updates remotely is a delight. Big smiles. They think it’s magic.