| Where do we get inspiration? What's out there in the interactive and information design community that turns on the light bulbs in our heads?
Here are a few Web Sites that we have found helpful, inspiring or just plain fun. Maybe you will too.
www.edwardtufte.com
The guru on the visual display of information has a Web Site promoting his books and other media. He offers insightful answers to a range of questions on information design.
www.annotatespace.com
Andrea Moed is an interactive designer developing a technology for self-guided tours of cities, neighborhoods and public spaces.
www.scottmccloud.com
This is about comics. Which means it's really about the art of sequential information and storytelling. Mr. McCloud is the author of Understanding Comics, a must read for anyone who wants to think visually.
www.littlegoldenguy.com
This Site is not especially pretty, but what a delightful database search interface! Its about the Academy Awards and you can search for information by adjusting just about any parameter related to movies you can think of.
www.lileks.com
I almost put this under design. The cultural observations offered by this hilarious site on off-center Americana defies categorization. Just check it out.
www.zark.com
The best continuing comic series on the Internet, by Web Guru Charley Parker.
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