Fitocracy

A new iPhone app has been released that allows users to not only track their workouts, but compete against other users. This is really great because there is an incentive involved; I've seen and experienced those times when working out starts out great but gradually gets boring because of little to no motivation. This app will put you against others so you can gain points, badges, and hopefully the power to continue onward. http://mashable.com/2012/03/29/fitocracy-iphone/

World Water Day

Today is World Water Day and Mashable posted an article about the effect social media is having on raising awareness. Charity: water has launched its "Give Up Your Birthday" campaign which allows people to tell their friends that instead of buying them gifts, they should donate to the 2.5 million people who need clean water. Here's the article: http://mashable.com/2012/03/22/world-water-day-2012/

Impending

Impending is a software studio founded in 2011 and had a large part in the development of Clear, a to-do app I review a few weeks ago. I came across their website and had to share it because I think it's so cool. What really caught my attention is the 3D meteor at the top and how it spins; it's almost uncanny for a website. http://impending.com/

Ethnographic Research

I learned a lot about doing ethnographic research and decided to make tonight's blog post about the subject. I found this great article on Core77. The author focuses on the evolution of ethnographic research; people originally found their subjects via recruiting agencies. Now, it's all about the social networks! http://www.core77.com/blog/articles/the_new_dawn_tapping_social_networks_for_design_research_recruiting_by_jan_chipchase_21490.asp

Pinterest

I'm obsessed with Pinterest, a social media site dedicated to sharing images. It's been around since 2010, but never really caught on with the public until now. Most of its users are females between the ages of 18 and 34 who enjoy cooking, decorating, fashion, and Ryan Gosling. No wonder why I like it so much...