Posted on October 27, 2007
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Well, I’ve recently run across yet another client that thinks users haven’t grasped the concept of the browser scroll bar. Usually, that really comes down to the client themselves not knowing how to use the tool, and they project their concerns as though it’s a real usability problem. After all these years, you would think this argument would go away, but it still rears its head from time to time.
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Posted on October 11, 2007
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I found this post on Seth’s blog today and I couldn’t resist adding it here as well. It’s a very well thought out list of principles for creating successful websites.
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Posted on September 2, 2007
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If you’ve been to this site before, you’ve probably noticed the new visual refresh. I wanted to organize things a little differently, and update the overall style to something a little more fresh and simple. The site is always a work in progress, so I hope to keep improving it in the near future. Any comments on the new look are appreciated.
Posted on August 29, 2007
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All graphic designers have found themselves in the position of having to deal with “armchair designers“. You know them, the people who think comic sans is a good font for everything, or because they’ve figured out how to add “word art” to their document that they’re ready to be members of the AIGA. Well, here’s a little something to help ease the pain. (be advised… some really bad acting.)
Posted on June 22, 2007
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Jason Santa Maria talks about designing your way out of a paper bag on day 1
The An Event Apart conference has been particularly inspiring and eye-opening in many respects. It’s definatly one of best conference’s I’ve ever been to in terms of really relevant information presented by really qualified individuals. I have thoroughly enjoyed the pragmatic approach to web design and web standards discussed by the presenters. We’re half way through day 2… just 3 more sessions left and we’re done. I kind of find myself wishing there was more. I guess I’ll have to make sure and hit the event again next year sometime.
