You’ve reached the tumble log of John Phillips. I’m a UI designer/developer residing in Metro Detroit. Here you will find posts on random thoughts/interests that I have and feel like sharing. I also blog here and make mixes that I post here. Want to ask me something? Take your best shot, and I’ll answer here on the site! Tumblr (3.0; @jwphillips)http://www.johnwphillips.com/<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PressRecord/~3/8-kQVTHVp_o/">Gang Starr’s Finest</a>: <p><img src="http://justpressrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/gang-starr-photo1.jpeg" alt="" title="gang-starr-photo" width="462" height="190" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48"/></p> <p>Gang Starr is easily one of my top 5 hip hop groups of all time. I <em>never</em> get sick of listening to Guru over Premier’s production. Their tracks are very fun to mix, so I compiled this hour…</p>http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/435965375http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/435965375Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:14:35 -0500<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PressRecord/~3/nqiQ4rVWcVQ/">Midnight Oil</a>: <p>It was late, and I had just come off a good 6-hour session of playing Modern Warfare 2. My brain was spent. But I wanted to listen to a little music before cashing in for the night. So I recorded…</p>http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/432917137http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/432917137Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:51:51 -0500<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyx579DZ8T1qz9odyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sweetness. More contemporary staircases <a href="http://freshome.com/2010/03/02/16-contemporary-stairway-models-from-siller-stairs/">here</a>.</p>http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/432524638http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/432524638Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:47:33 -0500<a href="http://minimalmac.com/post/426868529/what-apple-sells">Minimal Mac: What Apple Sells...</a>: <blockquote> <p>Apple has never really been in the business of selling product. What Apple really sells is an experience.</p> <p>What Apple sells begins before you even walk in the door…</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kys1r6gu5X1qzgz2l.jpg"/></p> <p>It begins before you take out your credit card…</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kys1u4fgy21qzgz2l.jpg"/></p> <p>It continues when you get back home…</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kys1uwc4zA1qzgz2l.jpg"/></p> <p>To when you start it up…</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kys1yob1Rn1qzgz2l.jpg"/></p> <p>My…</p> </blockquote>http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/426929017http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/426929017Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:28:00 -0500<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyrvkxQ0MX1qz9odyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sketched by Alberto “Sting” Russo. More <a href="http://www.flylyf.com/illustrations-by-alberto-sting-russo/">here</a>.</p>http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/426661531http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/426661531Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:31:45 -0500<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyohhvjgxI1qz9odyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Beautiful. The <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/porsche-918-spyder-concept-is-the-most-beautiful-hybrid-weve-ev/?s=t5">Porsche 918 Spyder</a> concept.</p>http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/422871064http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/422871064Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:34:43 -0500<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://zappinternet.com/v/JaXyDeqRep" height="331" width="400"><param name="movie" value="http://zappinternet.com/v/JaXyDeqRep" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /></object><br/><br/><p><a href="http://tumblingupwind.com/post/420258757/logorama" class="tumblr_blog">addam</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>Saturday night Alexis and I made our annual trip to the Michigan Theater to watch the Oscar nominated short films, both live action and animated. I’ll be posting a review of them all soon but for the time being, here’s <a href="http://www.logorama-themovie.com/">Logorama</a>, one of the animated shorts. It’s made from over 2,500 logos and stars Big Boy, Mr. Pringles and the Michelinman. It’s NSFW due to language but I’m guessing you’ll be thoroughly enjoying the film you won’t even notice.</p></blockquote> <p>Great short film.</p>http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/420287115http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/420287115Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:16:00 -0500<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PressRecord/~3/YjcgQiCwxMM/">Sunday Hustle</a>: <p>This is a little upbeat mix that I put together this Sunday evening. I started listening to this Slum Village song, named <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_2LKM_jjxg">Hustle</a>, which is the first track of this mix. Before I knew it, I was <a href="http://dailybooth.com/jwphillips/3410197">…</a></p>http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/419451000http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/419451000Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:20:03 -0500<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PressRecord/~3/ZLyhgnb1ZGA/">Dusk Session Volume 1</a>: <p>A couple nights ago I recorded a two hour mix, and upon saving it out, the app crashed and I lost it all. It didn’t both me too much, but I couldn’t get over the fact that I wanted to record another…</p>http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/411976598http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/411976598Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:24:09 -0500<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/oUazVjvsMHs&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oUazVjvsMHs&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>This is great. Inside IDEO Part 1, as they redesign a shopping cart in 5 days. There’s also a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_civr9fr4iw&feature=channel">Part 2</a> and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zddv5Bv7da8&feature=channel">Part 3</a>.</p>http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/411324913http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/411324913Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:02:35 -0500“I soon realized that my lack of collaborating with other people was hindering my ability to generate good, innovative ideas. I don’t care if you’re a designer, developer, UX designer or in a completely different field, collaboration is important.”<br/><br/> - <em>From <a href="http://www.viget.com/inspire/the-secret-ingredient-for-innovation/">The Secret Ingredient for Innovation</a>.</em>http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/411289863http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/411289863Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:35:36 -0500<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PressRecord/~3/Gbv2lb_8CYw/">West Coast Vibes</a>: <p>I finally got my <a href="http://www.djay-software.com/accessories/spin">Vestax Spin</a> in the mail, and so far, I really like it. It’s a <em>huge</em> adjustment from what I was used to though. So it’s going to take some getting used to. It’s odd trusting the…</p>http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/409554729http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/409554729Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:13:59 -0500<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kycs3sPsxm1qz9odyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Want! More view <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/titanium-iphone-3gs-mod/#2737627">here</a>.</p>http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/409221948http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/409221948Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:52:40 -0500want iphone<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ky9l296TqL1qz4cuyo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://blitheelisse.tumblr.com/post/405745250/record-coasters-ftw-laughingsquid-record" class="tumblr_blog">blitheelisse</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Record coasters ftw!</p> <p><a href="http://scottbeale.org/post/405609197/record-coasters">laughingsquid</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://laughingsquid.com/record-coasters/">Record Coasters</a></p> </blockquote> </blockquote>http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/406963983http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/406963983Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:21:38 -0500<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PressRecord/~3/8V6RNMO9FmM/">New Mix And Testing iTunes Podcasts</a>: <p>I’ve decided that I’m moving off of <a href="http://soundcloud.com">SoundCloud</a>. While I really love the service, the current plan that I’m on only allows for 12 hours of music, and I don’t really want to pay for the next plan…</p>http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/403377788http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/403377788Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:38:50 -0500<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PressRecord/~3/c5D9004lxqI/">Chill Mode Mix Vol. 3</a>: <p>Here is Vol. 3, which I hope will be the last one that I have to do with a mouse and keyboard. While it’s still fun mixing, let me just say, that it sucks using a mouse/keyboard to mix. And it…</p>http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/397093353http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/397093353Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:36:36 -0500“What I’ve learned from interacting with most computer users, though, is that they do not give a rat’s ass about how computers work. They want to accomplish certain tasks, and will do this in the way that is most sensible and direct for them.”<br/><br/> - <em>Interesting thoughts from the post: <a href="http://funkatron.com/site/comments/were-the-stupid-ones-facebook-google-and-our-failure-as-developers/">We’re the Stupid Ones: Facebook, Google, and Our Failure as Developers</a>.</em>http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/397024560http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/397024560Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:44:44 -0500<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VDk9jjdiXJQ&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VDk9jjdiXJQ&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>The making of Old Spice’s commercial: The Man Your Man Could Smell Like. Dear <a href="http://www.wk.com/">Wieden+Kennedy</a>, your advertising is amazing.</p>http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/396757990http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/396757990Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:07:41 -0500advertising<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TalesOfADesigner/~3/OfTrmbb4XnU/">Personal Project: Press Record</a>: <p>A few years ago, I had some thoughts on personal projects, but since then I hadn’t really started anything, until now. Back in early January, I downloaded the djay software to play around with it,…</p>http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/395060173http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/395060173Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:56:09 -0500<a href="http://pleaserobme.com/">Please Rob Me</a>: <p>Be careful with all those public FourSquare checkins lol</p>http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/395002546http://www.johnwphillips.com/post/395002546Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:11:23 -0500