From the astrolabe to software: The history of technical writing and its impact on...
Image by @israelandrxdeTechnical writing’s history had its start hundreds of years ago and can be traced back to A Treatise on the Astrolabe, a medieval instructions manual on the astrolabe and its use, written by Geoffrey Chauce in 1391. Another example of early technical writing work were English ..
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DesignOps’ impact on innovation
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Process-centered design — the key to business applications
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The most loved typeface in the world
Typeface StorySteve Jobs on Time Magazine cover, vol. Oct. 17, 2011In Steve Jobs's famous Stanford speech he reflected how he became attached to typefaces.
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Negotiating tips for designers
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