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Redesigns, Blogs, and a New iPhone App

By Nathan Lubeck | September 9th, 2009
A few notable things I’ve worked on between updates: KCRW Fringe Benefits iPhone Application – Uses the iPhone’s GPS capabilities to automatically find businesses in an area that have discounts for KCRW subscribers. Redesigned homepage and Eclectic24 – Rebranding (and reprogramming) of the 24hr KCRW online music channel by Chris Douridas. The webpage ties into various APIs [...]
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KCRW iPhone Radio Application

By Nathan Lubeck | June 11th, 2009
The official KCRW Radio App has been approved by Apple! Many thanks to Ed Wrenbeck and Jessica Cigno. Visit iTunes to download… Features include: Listen Live The KCRW Radio app streams all three KCRW channels — On Air, Music and News. Music shows include real-time track lists for each show with the ability to purchase from iTunes. Listen [...]
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KCRW iPhone Applications Released

By Nathan Lubeck | May 26th, 2009
After much hard work, Apple finally approved a set of iPhone video applications from KCRW (for In Studio on Morning Becomes Eclectic and Good Food). Both apps cost $0.99 and proceeds go to supporting KCRW. There were quite a few components of the project that needed to come together in very short period of time: the [...]
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Aesthetics of Trust

By Nathan Lubeck | May 1st, 2009
While working on mobile projects/UI these past couple weeks, I’ve had to revisit a number of user experience studies — one in particular stood out. It’s a 2002 Stanford study that addresses web design and credibility. Aquick summary from the study: The data showed that the average consumer paid far more attention to the superficial aspects of a [...]
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McCabe’s at 50 Nominated

By Nathan Lubeck | March 12th, 2009
The McCabe’s at 50 Plone page I created is a finalist in the 2nd Annual National Entertainment Journalism Awards by The Los Angeles Press Club for Best Feature Online. UPDATE: The McCabe’s page was beat by the LA Times — it’s still pretty cool to have been a finalist.
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KCRW Tracklist System

By Nathan Lubeck | March 3rd, 2009
Just completed the new KCRW tracklist system. Instead of the old (and outdated) table based static system, KCRW.com now has an auto-updating tracklist complete with AJAX effects, integrated ads, RSS feeds, etc… NEW FEATURES User Experience: A significantly improved user experience through better design and functionality. Search: Unlike our previous playlists these pages are fully searchable with data [...]
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RadioActive Flyer Design

By Nathan Lubeck | March 3rd, 2009
I made a quick design for the upcoming ‘RadioActive’ Dance Party KCRW is presenting in downtown Los Angeles. I particularly enjoyed the challenge and think it came pretty well. Click on the image for a larger version. Event details below: RadioActive: A Dance Party for KCRW Saturday, April 11 from 9PM-2AM The Legendary Park Plaza Hotel Los Angeles Tickets/More Info
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LRC Live

By Nathan Lubeck | November 7th, 2008
This coming Sunday at 5PM I’ll be working with Interactive Producer Rob Lafond to do a live webcast of Left, Right, and Center Live at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica. We’ll be using Flash Media Live Encoder and Limelight Networks to stream live video via Flash Player. Check out KCRW.com Sunday to watch [...]
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Guest DJ Art

By Nathan Lubeck | October 17th, 2008
The Guest DJ Art I designed was featured on NBC.com. Check out the audio sets at the KCRW guest DJ Page (including Conan O’Brien, John Favreau, Danny DeVito, etc) — The “mic” branding at top I designed early this year.
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