Inspiration: Week of December 19, 2011

This week's collection of thought-provoking items from the world of creative communications.

Cowbird
"A public library of human experience." Great concept, with an immersive user interface that's designed to stay out of the way of the story. I'm interested in following the evolution of this project as more sagas are added.

A List Apart Magazine
"Explores the design, development, and meaning of web content, with a special focus on web standards and best practices." Bookmarked and referenced by web communicators the world over.

Issuu
A digital publishing platform for easy creation of digital editions. I'm eager to see how mobile development progresses.

SoundCloud
Sound sharing platform for aural communicators. Highly social and mobile friendly. Its bright, friendly user interface invites endless exploration. For podcasters and music geeks alike.