A colleague from outside of London was in the office today and pulled out the London Tube Map to work out how to get to his appointment. Several people pitched in with helpful route suggestions and conversation soon moved to the elegance and simplicity of Harry Beck’s stylised map first published in 1933. We could learn a lot from the tube map in terms of how we might effectively present directions in a mobile device […]
Monthly Archives: April 2008
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I guess you know the age old cliche that “Men never ask for directions” (that is why we love GPS) and “Women can’t read maps” which may be why they always say “Why don’t you ask someone?” We are approaching the Jewish Passover festival and my friend Moshe Binyamin at MapInfo sent me this amusing cartoon which got a good laugh in my house.
Well if you are an Arsenal fan the season is pretty much over – unless you count a minor scrap with Chelsea for 2nd place and automatic Champions League qualification. The bad referees and horrendous tackles may have made it harder to win something but ultimately we just weren’t quite good enough this season. Thanks to all the humourless friends who have sent me weak jokes about empty trophy cabinets, thirst in north London due […]
Locus are hosting a seminar “The Trading Fund Model – How can we ensure it creates a level playing field” . The cost to non Locus members is £30 refundable if you subsequently join Locus. Seems somewhat ironic to charge for a seminar promoting free information. Still will probably ensure a good gathering of like minded people.