Long summer days are perfect for catching up with a few of our faves:

• Jeffrey Zeldman tells you everything you need to know about “Understanding Web Design,” from An Event Apart.
• On Dear Design Student, Erika Hall answers the often-asked question, “How can I tell whether the company I’m interviewing with really cares about design?”
• Karen McGrane shares an insightful story about paying it forward, in time.
• Typetester.org interviews Jeffrey Zeldman, asking him all about Web Standards and Responsive Typography.
• The Responsive Web Design podcast is in the news—news business interviews, that is. Check out the latest episodes with BBC News and the Washington Post.
• ABA Emeritus Editor-in-Chief Mandy Brown explores the importance of taking care of each other when you’re part of a team.

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