Dec 23 2009

Digital newspaper. Must-see-video!

When I saw this conceptual video I was amazed what the possibilities are for new technology. The team at Bonnier R&B Beta Lab and BERG tries to make the experience of reading magazines on digital devices to something extraordinary.

They want to capture the essence of magazine reading, which people have been enjoying for decades. I really like this product! What do you think?


Dec 18 2009

6 ways to increase your IQ, including playing video games!

So, it’s a bit controversial to say that you increase your IQ by playing video games but in fact the studies from Confederation of Swedish Enterprise shows us this is the truth. So next time you tell your kids to stop playing the video games you might think one more time. You can read the whole story in english or choose to read it in swedish at generationen.se which is a site initiated by the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise to change the public perception of youth from unwilling career victims to a fantastic resource for Sweden’s competitive force in the global market.

Here are five more things you can do to increase your IQ:

1. Minimize Television Watching

2. Exercise

3. Read Challenging Books

4. Early to Bed, Early to Rise

5. Take Time to Reflect

Originally posted at PickTheBarin.com


Dec 15 2009

The myth of the pagefold

I just read a really interesting article I wanted to share with you. The article kills the myth of the pagefold, which is the area you see on a web page before you have to scroll down the page. Many people say “All content has to be ‘above the fold’ or people will miss it. ” The authors gives us some handy tips to encourage scrolling:

  1. Less is more – don’t be tempted to cram everything above the fold. Good use of whitespace and imagery encourages exploration.
  2. Stark, horizontal lines discourage scrolling - this doesn’t mean stop using horizontal full width elements. Have a small amount of content just visible, poking up above the fold to encourage scrolling.
  3. Avoid the use of in-page scroll bars - the browser scrollbar is an indicator of the amount of content on the page. iFrames and other elements with scroll bars in the page can break this convention and may lead to content not being seen.


Dec 9 2009

Real-time search on Google

Google announced a new function the other day: Real-time search. So if you want to catch up with a subject/person on the internet you can read the latest post on networks like Twitter, Facebook and so on. Unfortunately they havn’t launch this in Sweden so you have to go to this adress to try it out: http://www.google.com/webhp?hl=en

You can also look at Google new “amazing” video.


Dec 7 2009

What’s the fuzz about Google Wave?

Google Wave has got lots of intension lately. If you haven’t understood why you should use it yet this video might help you. It takes 2 minutes of your time, well worth it. I’m still struggling to get new friends on Google Wave so if you’re interested to try it out just make a comment and tell me your e-mail. I will send you an invite.

This is how Google Wave looks like when you’re logged in. Please add me on viktor.nord@googlewave.com if you have an account.

Google Wave


Dec 4 2009

New & inspiring entrepreneurs of 2009

Recently Shortcut announced a list of 100 new and inspiring young entrepreneurs in Sweden. The list was fun to read in many aspects, Christian Josefsson with our company Sverige-Norge.se and 24 other people from Young Entrepreneurs of Sweden was mentioned. The worthy winner was Daniel Ek, founder of Spotify, closely followed by the members of YEoSChristian Josefsson: DanielEk_spotify

Lisa Renander Julia Hamrin_go enterpriseLisa Renander & Julia Hamrin with Go Enteprise

Mattias Tyrberg with SAPLO

Mikael Blix & Johan Berglund with Sportion Media Group

Gustaf Oscarsson with Bissy Media

Alexander Brännkärr & Fredrik Hjort with Infoside Sweden

Petter Hedborg with Remium relations

Erik Fjellborg with Quinyx flexforce

Diana Svensk with Svensk Fashion

Christian Josfesson & Viktor Nord (me) with Sverige-Norge.se

Therese Albrechtson with Greyzone, Iboards, Bodyguard

Emma Knaggård Wendt with Emma KW

Christian Albinsson och Fredrik Pettersson with Lördag Morgon

Akrem Abdu with Problemfinders

Nick Larsson with S.T.A.T underwear

Sebastian Stjern & Lina Stjern with The Fair Tailor

Benjamin Kainz, Oscar Lundin & Arvid Morin with Ung omsorg

Sofia Falk with Wiminvest

I wish you all a big congratulations. You are all well worht it! Keep up the good work out there.

Best regards

Viktor Nord