Design (Web)
Embracing the Medium
August 21, 2007
Khoi Vinh wrote an article for print designers who want to get into Web design. I think he makes some good points about how designing for the Web is a different discipline than print design. He addresses one of my pet peeves of an over reliance on Flash that I have observed many print designers […]
Design vs. Art
June 21, 2007
Last week, Joshua Porter wrote a post, Design is not Art, Redux. Today he posted some of his favorites from the discussion to that article. I found both of these to be interesting reads. I agree with the distinctions that Josh is making between design and art. Design is trying to communicate to a specific […]
Web Design Styles
June 19, 2007
Larissa Meek explores 7 different styles seen on the Web in Web Design-isms: 7 Surefire Styles That Work. Along with each style, she gives examples from the world of art with links to artists that inspire. I thought her examples of minimalism were not as minimal as I would have expected. I have seen several […]
I Could Have Used This in Architecture School
June 17, 2007
This site caught my eye both from a design standpoint and because of the product it sells. I sat through many design “crits” as an architecture student. This product would have been very useful. I can see using in my office with some of the stools that I like to use on days I feel like […]
“Control” on the Web
May 18, 2007
Lately, one of my interests has been to improve my skills in the area of typography (started after hearing Cameron Moll’s Essential Web Skills). I have read a couple of books on the subject and come across some great resources on the Web. A couple of weeks ago, I heard Richard Rutter of Clearleft speak to […]
Design or Content? Wrong Question
May 18, 2007
I like what this comic from Josh Porter communicates and I like how he chose to communicate it. those that read/use our Web sites are not so concerned about which is more important, design or content. What is important to them is that they can use it or that they want to use it. MySpace is […]
A List Apart Web Design Survey
April 27, 2007
You could win a 30GB video iPod or a ticket to An Event Apart event.
The “Experience” of Martha Stewart’s New Web site
April 5, 2007
I saw Martha Stewart’s new Web site for the first time tonight. I was pretty impressed by what I saw. The site takes advantage of Flash video, sIFR, and Javascripting that all contribute to experiencing the Martha Stewart brand online. You can take a tour of the new features which uses Flash video. It combines […]
My Web Design Superheroes
January 1, 2007
One of my favorite talks at Refresh 06 was Andy Budd’s, How to be a Web Design Superhero. At the end of the talk, he listed his web design superheroes. I liked the idea. Here is my current list: Jared Spool — Usability and Experience Design Josh Porter — Social Web Andy Budd — CSS Kelly Goto […]
More Reflections from Refresh06
November 16, 2006
I realized after I posted my entry last night that I did not discuss what I took away from Andy Budd’s seminar on CSS Mastery. He encouraged us to be proud of our work and the choices that we make and not to worry about what others have to say. He made this comment in […]
Refresh06 — Crash Course Day
November 15, 2006
Today, I attended the first day of the Refresh06 Web conference here in Orlando. I attended 2 crash courses. One of them was taught by Andy Budd, pictures on the right. I had read his CSS book last spring. I enjoyed meeting him and getting to chat with him a couple of times during the […]
Refresh06
November 14, 2006
I am really excited about attending three day Web conference here in Orlando. It is going to be great to pull back and focus on developing my Web design and development skills. Tomorrow I am taking 2 crash courses, CSS Mastery with Andy Budd and Understanding AJAX with Jeremy Keith. Andy’s book on CSS Mastery […]
Not quite a CSS Master
July 31, 2006
Back in May, I read Andy Budd’s book, CSS Mastery: Advanced Web Standards Solutions. I wrote a review after reading the first two chapters. I think it is the most practical and helpful book I have worked through on CSS. [Sidenote: When I think about the book title, I think about becoming a CSS Master which […]
I Miss the Web World
July 13, 2006
Although I am enjoying taking theology and classes in Biblical studies, I am really missing working with Web sites and the such. Web development is the world I live in and I miss it right now as I am engaged in intensive classes. I am looking forward to resuming my work with Web in a […]
Mastering CSS — A Book Review
May 17, 2006
Last week, I bought CSS Mastery by Andy Budd. I have been working with CSS for page layout for about 3 years. The first year was mainly learning through tutorials from Macromedia and trial and error. I also spent time away working on fund raising for my ministry role with Campus Crusade for Christ. About […]
New Yahoo Homepage
May 16, 2006
Yahoo has a new look for their homepage. You can preview it at yahoo.com/preview. I like how they are using AJAX to make the page interactive and to change the content in the first “box” (with headline, ‘Make Yourself at Home’) without the page refreshing. When you click on the four different tabs, different content […]
Minimalism and Visual Design
May 12, 2006
I have been working on several design ideas recently. The tension I have felt is between minimalism and coming up with a visually appealing design. As I have tried to minimize the visual design using CSS, I have produced designs that I am not too excited about. I want to find a balance. I like […]
Design vs. Undesign
May 9, 2006
I liked this post from Jason Santa Maria. He adds his voice to a debate I have seen many talking about. The issue is that there are some websites that are successful but not very attractive as far as design. Some have argued that this shows that sites do not need good visual design — […]
Empowering Users to Improve Their Life
May 5, 2006
I have been challenged recently to think backwards to consider “what problem is a website trying to solve?” Or what ministry problem is the site or Web app trying to solve? I think these are good questions to consider and to go back to as you consider if your site is staying on course or […]
Experience Design
April 19, 2006
As it becomes easier and easier for designers to pack more features into the little boxes they want us to buy, it’s going to become more and more important to ask the questions about which features should be included and how will those features improve our lives. This is what experience design is all about… This […]
