The Google Chrome Comic: Why it Didn't Work

I'm amazed with the Google project, because the lack of narrative seems like a basic omission from such a high profile project.

Porter, Alan J. Content Pool, The (2008). Articles>TC>Technical Illustration>Web Browsers

The Content Pool

The 4J's Group Blog featuring, thoughts and observations on the many facets of corporate publishing.

Content Pool, The (2008). Resources>Publishing>Online>Content Management

Move over DITA – Chaos is Coming!

I've never really questioned the need for hierarchical structure and imposed taxonomies, - until I watched my teenage daughter doing her homework several months ago.

Content Pool, The (2008). Articles>Information Design>Taxonomy

Ten Commandments of Storytelling as Applied to Technical Documentation?

Anyone who reads this blog will know that I’m a strong advocate of storytelling in all forms of communications. I believe that it applies as much to technical or marketing communication as it does to your favorite novel or movie. This article applies McKee’s 10 Commandments to Technical Documentation.

Porter, Alan J. Content Pool, The (2009). Articles>Documentation>Technical Writing