The software tools I have been using lately have been the Microsoft Office and Adobe families, but I wonder what tools other technical writers in Australia use... Would you like to share your thoughts.

Online is where the action is

On the weekend I explored some of the events and exhibitions for Unlimited: Designing for the Asia Pacific for an initiative 'to promote the value of design thinking in shaping a positive future for the Asia Pacific region' between 4 and 10 October. Some of those events are physical as well as online experiences. That is not unusual these days. What struck me, though, was the lack of information on some of the banners, postcards and other printed material--sometimes not even showing dates or what it was about, but all the promotional material did have a website address (unlimitedap.com). It is interesting to reflect on how we have come to the point where our printed communication is secondary to the website. Have we reached that point in the technical communication field?

And the spin goes on

To get you thinking here is a thought-provoking question:
Are you tired of the spin during during the last election (and since then) fanned by journalists who seem more fascinated by performance than content?

Perhaps the political scene needs technical communicators to bring everyone back to earth. So, send us you contribution to go in our list of the top ten signs that technical communicators have taken over from the spin doctors. We look forward to hearing from you.