SKEUOMORPH
Source: "is a term used in the history of architecture, design, and archaeology. It refers to a derivative object which retains ornamental design cues to structure that was necessary in the original.
OPEN PRINCIPLES
I think, at this point, it is clearly an effective model. Top-down was proven ineffective a long time ago. Hackers ( White, Grey, Black and Red ) have been using the model effectively for years.
DOES GOOGLE MAKE MARKETERS LAZY
The Internet is providing everyone with access and information. What we do with it, is potentially of our own respective consequences or rewards. If people, consumers or marketers continue to hoard information, then it's likely, by nature of parochial learning–they will become stupid.
Goodby, Silverstein & Partners produce their own Obama ads
Found via 08AMA, "Funny (and not so funny) bits from the campaign trail."
