A friend of mine recently asked for some UX design resources from myself and a few other great designers. Of course, I have some go-to podcasts that I listen to, some thought … Read more “Things I have learned to become a better designer”
Continue ReadingUI vs. UX Design Explained in a Meme
If you’re in the design and tech world, you have probably seen these memes passed around the internet attempting to explain the difference between UI Design (User Interface) vs. UX Design (User … Read more “UI vs. UX Design Explained in a Meme”
Continue ReadingKorg Nano Kontrol 2 MIDI for Serato Scratch
Alright, like many of us Serato users, you don’t just have $2,000 to drop on a new Rane Sixty Two mixer. Why do you want one anyways – you can read up … Read more “Korg Nano Kontrol 2 MIDI for Serato Scratch”
Continue ReadingDo designers need to know how to code?
Do designers need to know how to code?
(there are many fields of design and this post relates more towards interaction/UI/UX design)
This question seems to be getting a lot of exposure … Read more “Do designers need to know how to code?”
Continue ReadingJohn Doe sucks – designing for worse case scenarios
I frequently come across designs that use placeholders, as this is a common practice in the design industry. I think we’re all familiar with “lorem ipsum” and “John Doe.” Those work well … Read more “John Doe sucks – designing for worse case scenarios”
Continue ReadingJapan Tsunami Relief Skateboard Deck ltd.
I just designed a new limited edition skateboard deck graphic for BC Surf & Sport and a new series to help raise funds for Japan Tsunami relief efforts.
The sun rays … Read more “Japan Tsunami Relief Skateboard Deck ltd.”
Continue ReadingPNG 8, 24, 32…what?
I keep having the conversation with colleagues about PNG’s and the bit formats available, why Photoshop and Fireworks seem to offer different options, and which format is the best to use. Although … Read more “PNG 8, 24, 32…what?”
Continue ReadingFeatured in Web Designer Mag 179 Hot 100 2011
Web Designer Magazine 179 is on sale now!
A few co workers/friends of mine (Michael Salamon & Jason Bowers) along with myself are featured in the Hot 100 predictions for … Read more “Featured in Web Designer Mag 179 Hot 100 2011”
Continue ReadingMy New ArtCrank Poster
If you’re in Denver today, or for the next few days, be sure to roll down to Lisa Kowalski Gallery on 27th & Walnut for the 2010 Denver ArtCrank poster show.
Here … Read more “My New ArtCrank Poster”
Continue ReadingArtCrank Denver – Opening Saturday Sept 4-11, 2010
ArtCrank is back again in Denver.
This is a poster art show for bike people, featuring works from a lot of local artists and designers. The array of work you will … Read more “ArtCrank Denver – Opening Saturday Sept 4-11, 2010”
Continue ReadingJQuery image-based buttons
I’ve been playing around with javascript and JQuery lately and was working with some image-based buttons. This is nothing new and there are hundreds of solutions out there for this approach including … Read more “JQuery image-based buttons”
Continue ReadingCustomized DVS Coen Shoes
I just finished personalizing my new pair of DVS Coen shoes. Unfortunately I don’t have a photo of the shoes prior to my hand-painted mods on the stripes for a before & … Read more “Customized DVS Coen Shoes”
Continue ReadingGreat article about CSS inheritance and specificity
Smashing Magazine posted a great article about CSS inheritance and specificity.
It briefly covers some general CSS aspects, but really focuses on the details of CSS development which can really enhance your … Read more “Great article about CSS inheritance and specificity”
Continue ReadingDesigning w/ Color
A colleague of mine and awesome webmaster, Aaron Congleton, just sent me to a great article on designing with color, Contrast is King, on A List Apart. Definitely a nice read with … Read more “Designing w/ Color”
Continue ReadingEffective UI: The Book
The new EffectiveUI book is out!
We (EffectiveUI) partnered with renown technology publisher O’Reily Media to write a book which summarizes not only we work and what we do, but also bring … Read more “Effective UI: The Book”
Continue ReadingThe Complete National Geographic Experience
I think we’re all familiar with the yellow bordered magazines, be it in your current subscription lists, parent’s collection, library exposure, or the scrap book collection in art class. I am referring … Read more “The Complete National Geographic Experience”
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