Jonathan Nguyen

To the people of France, we’re sorry. These bogan idiots are a national disgrace

Jonathan Nguyen — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:30:49 +0000

I would like to clarify that these idiots do not reflect us as a nation. And yet today, I am ashamed to carry an Australian passport.

So to the people of France, please accept this one Australian’s apology for the actions of a bunch of buffoons.

Forget Planking, Now We’re Milking

Jonathan Nguyen — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 03:56:00 +0000

And modern society has run its course. The Mayan calendar might just be right. We’ve become so bored with our existence we are desperately trying to find meaning through… milk. Hat tip: @mehdilamloum

Things they ask designers to do

Jonathan Nguyen — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:09:01 +0000

I’ve heard of some pretty out there requests over the last few years but some of these top them. The whole album is here: http://imgur.com/a/S6xga#kL5PD

Spotted on Reddit.

Is it all over for Apple?

Jonathan Nguyen — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 07:46:40 +0000

Interesting article over on BGR regarding whether or not Apple has peaked and is essentially on the decline. It’s a balanced POV but the article ends with:

Whether or not Apple is truly in decline remains to be seen, but making that claim immediately after Apple reported a record September quarter, and just before Apple is set to post a record December quarter, is a bit of a stretch.

I don’t agree with this bit. The unfortunate things for companies that top out is that decline is never expected that quickly. RIM was unstoppable in the early part of 2009 but by the end of the year it was starting to smell.

It seems that with iPhone 5 Apple has run out of ideas and as other handset makers / OS vendors catch up, Apple no longer finds itself in a market in which it alone controls. It’s where RIM was (certainly in the smartphone space) in 2009 I think and I think it’s about to get disrupted.

Ever wonder how they shoot those ads where a water droplets collide in slow mo?

Jonathan Nguyen — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 07:02:05 +0000

This German creative effects agency, The Marmalade produces some stunning high speed film effects showing alot of slow motion liquids, shattering flowers and smashing cars. Their team blends analogue engineering know how with digital effects to create vivid imagery. They’ve even invented their own equipment if what they need does not exist. Great work guys.

Why I travel and why a travel section

Jonathan Nguyen — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 18:14:16 +0000

Let me get this straight upfront. I don’t intend to be a travel blogger. If you’re looking for that there are far better bloggers than me at that. Check out Caz and Craig for example. These guys are the real travel blogger deal. And to top it off, they’re real dudes.

That’s not me.

I am mainly a travel-for-work kinda guy so most of the places I’ll talk about are places you can get to and do in 24-48 hours. Around meetings.

Do I aspire to be a travel blogger. Nope.

I’m posting because I get so much out of social media; consulting in it pays the bills, and I use it every time I want to buy anything or go somewhere. For me, it’s giving back.

Occasionally, I will go on holidays and there will be stuff outside the usual. When I do, it’s generally to dive or to snowboard/ski. Sometimes it’s not. Anyway that’s what you’ll find in the travel category here. Enjoy.

Gaming the Instagram algorithm

Jonathan Nguyen — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 05:46:49 +0000

Posted in Marketing

Someone’s always trying to sell followers. Don’t you know that this has been happening in China for years and people have started to see for themselves after all these years that zombies do nothing for their business?

Jazz dubstep fusion guitar solo. Awesome.

Jonathan Nguyen — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:40:48 +0000

Posted in Cool Stuff

I hear you big guy. I hear you.

Jonathan Nguyen — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:00:23 +0000

Festina sells waterproof watches in water

Jonathan Nguyen — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 04:00:38 +0000