Design (Web)
Design vs. Art
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 audience. [...]
Web Design Styles
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 sites [...]
I Could Have Used This in Architecture School
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 [...]
“Control” on the Web
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
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 [...]
