How to create an embeddable timeline chart

The other day, web developer friend asked me how to create and insert a timeline into WordPress. He actually wanted to put an interactive timeline with links, images and video on the homepage of a news site. I checked out several options out there and settled on TimelineJS. You can create timeline charts directly on… Continue reading How to create an embeddable timeline chart

Full of Interesting Strangers | Michael Loop

@rands writes a wonderful recap of what’s right and what’s wrong with conference badges and gives some insightful advise on proper conference badge design: A Badge Connects You to the People. The badge achieves this by providing as much social connection with as little social friction as possible. A well-designed badge provides useful at-a-glance information.… Continue reading Full of Interesting Strangers | Michael Loop

How to create a dashboard

Consider the dashboard of a car: in it, the driver can see the most important data: speed, RPM, mileage, etc. The dashboard displays decision-making information, in a graphical manner, in a single place. The information dashboards should comply with the same requirements: Although not necessarily copying the model of a car! This is a mistake.… Continue reading How to create a dashboard

How to create effective presentations, III – The endings

You have already mastered the art of transforming your message into a story. You even managed to create a 15-second version of your idea. But once you finish your speech, people haven’t noticed that you’re done. There’s no applause. Maybe you have a problem finishing things. Most of us are lousy to wrap up presentations. Some… Continue reading How to create effective presentations, III – The endings