Archive for 'Design'
10 Fresh Redesigns from the Design World
Posted on09. Mar, 2010 by Shawn Ramsey.
Every so often there comes a time when you need to sit back, take a look at your website and start asking yourself if the time has come for a facelift. Web standards are constantly evolving and usually for the best interest of the reader and the site developer/owner as well. Taking advantage of new and upcoming trends both visually and for SEO optimization is key for keeping you blog at a healthy stance.
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Good And Bad Practices When Using Twitter
Posted on05. Mar, 2010 by Shawn Ramsey.
In this article I would like to point out a few good and bad practices to be aware of when using Twitter. Some I have noticed on a personal level and others I’ve seen multiple people participate in or complain about throughout my time using the service. While I’m no “power-user,” I have been featured in several must-follow design lists and believe that these tips could come in handy for new and experienced users alike.
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A Collection Of 10 Useful Online CSS Tools
Posted on06. Feb, 2010 by Shawn Ramsey.
Whether you’re just starting to learn how to use Cascading Style Sheets or are a CSS expert, It’s always good to have a useful collection of tools laying around. Fortunately, there are a handful of some really handy CSS tools that can be found online.
The beauty of online tools are that they work within your browser, saving you from having to download some bulky program that you may only use once. If you’re looking for an easy way to better your CSS development, have a look at this collection of 10 useful online CSS tools.
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The Cluttered World Of Weather Websites
Posted on03. Feb, 2010 by Shawn Ramsey.
Over the years I have developed a love and respect for the weather. It all stemmed from my job working for a landscaping company many years back. The weather was the #1 factor in determining how our day would play out. If it was raining outside, you could pretty much guarantee that you wouldn’t be working that day. So, needless to say, since the weather directly affected my paycheck, I kept up with it through a variety of different sources.
With my love for web design and the often overlooked aspect of user-experience, I have been disappointed for sometime in the overwhelmingly cluttered world Of weather websites. Some of the most popular and trusted weather related websites have neglected to release a web design that is both aesthetically pleasing and easy to navigate.
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Showcase Of Really Cool Live CSS Demos
Posted on29. Jan, 2010 by Shawn Ramsey.
Since it received its warm welcome to the web in December of 1996, CSS has completely changed the way in which websites are developed. Thanks to this powerful language, websites have become far more faster, stronger and more importantly flexible.
Now that CSS has grown up and its most recent version CSS3 has made its way onto the scene, several developers are taking full advantage of the language and coming up with some really amazing designs. In this Showcase Of Really Cool Live CSS Demos, we will explore and play around with some great examples of what designers are making happen with CSS, CSS3 and a little cross-breeding of CSS and it’s good friend jQuery.
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20 Creative Apple Concept Designs
Posted on27. Jan, 2010 by Shawn Ramsey.
With the much anticipated unveiling of Apple’s new tablet, dubbed the iPad, I thought we would take a look at some other apple related concept designs that have sprung up across the web. Apple is famous for being on the forefront of breakthrough tech designs that often live up to their hype upon their release.
In this post we will take a look at several different concept designs for computers, iPods, iPhones and some accessory items. Since we can’t physically hold the iPad yet (as of the publish date of this article), we can at least see what some designers have dreamt up in this collection of 20 Creative Apple Concept Designs.
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30 Free Fonts Perfect For Typographical Introductions
Posted on26. Jan, 2010 by Shawn Ramsey.
The use of large typographical introductions has begun to increase in use among many web designs. A short clever phrase or introduction can be much more effective than a long drawn out paragraph. Other than the wording, the key to these introductions lies in the font choice, color and placement of the intro.
In this article, we will look at 30 free fonts perfect for large typographical introductions and some examples of where these fonts could come in handy in your designs.
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