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Digital Magazines and Interactive E-Learning #58

DavidAnderson's avatar
10 years ago

Digital Magazines for E-Learning #58: Challenge | Recap

The Daily

My all-time favorite digital magazine was The Daily. It did a really great job integrating video, multimedia, embedded interactions, and clickable graphics into news stories.

Unfortunately, The Daily closed in late 2012. You can view a video overview of the app on YouTube.

WIRED

Another magazine app I subscribe to is WIRED. They don’t include as much multimedia as The Daily, but they do a really good job re-using interactive templates.

National Geographic

I haven’t looked at this app in a while but they’re always mentioned as one of the better interactive magazines. Last week Kimberly Bourque shared some screenshots from a recent issue. Subscription: activated.

Challenge of the week

This week your challenge is to design a digital learning magazine. 

Resources

For inspiration, check out some of the more popular digital magazines. 

Magazine apps:

Video overviews of digital magazines:

Blog posts:

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Last week’s e-learning challenge:

E-Learning Challenge #57: Challenge | Recap

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  • It's a really great challenge. I already got a nice idea and can't wait to start working on it in the office on Monday :)
    • DavidAnderson's avatar
      DavidAnderson
      Staff
      I knew you'd be all over this one:-) Looking forward to seeing what you come up with, Tim.
      • TimSlade's avatar
        TimSlade
        Super Hero
        The inspiration was flowing last night! I'll have it posted later today. I'm just bummed I didn't record the design work. It would have made for another really good time-lapse video.
  • jeff's avatar
    jeff
    Community Member
    Could be interesting to look at some anual reports from major companies. They try to bring accross lots of information and are often top of the line productions. Even when they depict static content you can envision that as something interactive (eg. graphs and such).
    • Good idea, Jeff. I have an upcoming challenge on charts and graphs but not in any specific context. I like the idea of annual reports. Added to the challenge calendar:-)
  • Great challenge! I've come to realize that when "awareness" really is the goal (shudder) then information designer, as opposed to instructional design, is the answer. Looking forward to the entries on this one.