It’s our 90th issue, and we can’t resist going all-out. So buckle up for ‘90s day! Here's what’s inside:
‘90s gifs!!!
Where microcopy and video games collide
Unbundling Reddit
That’s my Jam!
<dial up modem sounds>
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When it’s ‘90s day and your editor is from Philadelphia
TOP ARTICLES
“1992: id Software releases Wolfenstein 3D, and the world loses its collective mind.”
Real-deal UX writing lessons from one of the most influential video games in history. If this doesn’t take you back, I don’t know what does. IDKFA for life!
It’s 1998 and you need a job, apt., used laptop, or discreet affair. Where do you go? Why, Craigslist, of course!
Today however, Craigslist has been “unbundled” into companies like Indeed, Zillow, OfferUp, and Tinder. Now, the same thing is happening with Reddit and vertical networks. Find out more:
Space Jam was a movie featuring Bugs Bunny and Michael Jordan. But no matter. It’s all about the original website which is still untouched since 1996! UX design has come a long, LONG way since then. Experience the cutting edge of Web 1.0.
Back in 1998, Google was innovating in more ways than one. That “I’m feeling lucky” was a minor microcopy revolution. And yes, that button is still there to this day. (You’re about to go check, aren’t you?)
See historic versions of nearly any website you can think of. It can actually be a super useful tool for UX research and more. Let’s just say, things have changed a lot since the days of pets.com.
KICKS ‘N’
GIGGLES!!!1
Remember this sound? Pshhhkkkkkkrrrrkakingkakingkakingtshchchchchchchchcch*ding*ding*ding*
Back in the ‘90s, we connected to the internet through the phone line. And when your mom told you to get off the internet ‘cause she needed to use the phone, you would just tell her: "I’m downloading a file. It’ll be done in" ...
UX WRITING JOBS!!!!! 😀
Two new positions in Berlin, plus a great opportunity with Lemonway in Paris or remote. They’re looking for an experienced UX writer to help shape and iterate the articles and messaging of their support center (FAQ). Check ‘em out!
