Update Dec 7, 2020: Scratch Bank for Rane mixers – requires Serato update
This has been an exciting year for DJ battle mixers. We have had three new 2-channel DJ battle mixers … Read more “DJ Battle Mixer Review – Rane vs. Pioneer”
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Things I have learned to become a better designer
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”
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UI 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”
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Korg 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”
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Do 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?”
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John 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”
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PNG 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?”
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Featured 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”
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R.I.P. Technics 1200
The iconic symbol and industry standard of hip hop and DJ’ing is now being laid to rest. Panasonic officially announced they are stopping production on the analogue turntable line-up under Technics, the … Read more “R.I.P. Technics 1200”
Continue ReadingiPad as a MIDI controller – TouchOSC
Check this video of TouchOSC acting as a MIDI controller over WiFi MIDI. He has set up a 16 pad (MPC style) controller with Record and transport controls to navigate the sequencer. … Read more “iPad as a MIDI controller – TouchOSC”
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Effective 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 ReadingFlex Stateful Skins vs. Stateless
Explanation of Stateless and Stateful skins
There are several approaches to style and skin Flex applications. Adobe has also been nice enough to provide some special skinning extensions and kits to work … Read more “Flex Stateful Skins vs. Stateless”
Hostmonster hosting
It’s been about 6 months into my new hosting with Hostmonster and I must say, I am very satisfied. I have had no issues, the UI is easy to use and maneuver, … Read more “Hostmonster hosting”
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