Thread by @cwodtke

I often wonder how many people still use and value @boxesandarrows. It was the first of its kind: when I founded it there were only academic papers and beginner articles on how to make a webpage. @alistapart was mostly focused on code.

https://twitter.com/emalone/status/1368326281776017415

We wanted to make a magazine for digital product designers. We eschewed loyalty to any faction, which at the time were mostly UX, information architecture and interaction design. We just wanted to offer useful insights, to share knowledge.

The first post
boxesandarrows.com/welcome-to-box…

"It’s time for the web (and software, and portable apps) to grow up.
It’s time for us to come to terms with our terms.
It’s time to discover our best practices, our most effective techniques and tools.
It’s time to learn from others in the field and stop navel gazing."
Still true

I was sole keeper of the flame across many wonderful chief editors and a slew of great writers.

Now @amymarquez keeps it alive.

I am grateful.

What's your favorite article from B&A?

I can't pick a favorite (moms and kids you know) but I think this is the article I share the most with students and clients. boxesandarrows.com/four-modes-of-…
By the redoubtable @maadonna