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Websites for Creatives sometimes miss the mark.

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 02:21:36 +0000

A great article here about mistakes in websites.

Drupal and jQuery questions answered in this slideshow

admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:41:23 +0000

I would like to use more customized functions in Drupal. This short slideshow tells the very basics of jQuery. And what, you may ask is jQuery? As stated on the first slide: “It is a fast and concise JavaScript Library that simplifies HTML document traversing, event handling, animating, and Ajax interactions for rapid web development.” All that crazy coding!

jQuery for Drupal

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Test WebFonts on Any Site with Font Dropper 1000

admin — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:14:21 +0000

Have you ever wondered what a website would look like using different font styles? FontDropper 1000 is a fun, easy-to-use tool that allows you to test out thousands of web fonts in any existing site. Not only can you view font styles, but you can adjust its size, spacing and color.

Typography video on PBS

admin — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 02:35:10 +0000

Go to http://www.pbs.org/arts to learn more about this wonderful 6 minute video about how type is so front and center stage these days. It is everywhere. “Every print publication, website, movie, advertisement and public message involves the creation or selection of a fitting typeface.”

WordPress Ceases to Amaze

admin — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:01:57 +0000

I am looking forward to creating fantastic dynamic websites using WordPress as a Content Management System (CMS) for small businesses, organizations and individuals.

Buggy ideas (Part I)

admin — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:26:36 +0000

pencil on vellum illustration

I have really enjoyed collecting design and pattern ideas from beetles. Even the lowly mosquito became an enjoyable subject for this pencil drawing on vellum.

Help preserve lettering on old signs and buildings

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:34:35 +0000

historictype.com, a community-based image database, is dedicated to collecting, documenting, and preserving images of type and lettering on old signs and buildings in the United States. Anyone can submit an image from anywhere in the United States. Type and lettering history preserved as it relates to architecture, advertising, industry and society.

Beauty in nature – the iris

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:32:05 +0000

A picture speaks much louder than words here. There is so much to think about after looking at these beautiful images of the actual iris of the eyeball.

So many fonts…so hard to choose

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:03:11 +0000

I found this font at 26plus and really like it. I hope to use it soon in a print project. Contemporary but sensible, and also quite versatile. As fonts seem to be fashionable – in one year and out the next – I like to stick with the classical in most cases. The font is called Acid.

NextGEN with Simpleviewer setup success!

admin — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:06:38 +0000

Simpleviewer modern with some custom colors

This was a bear for me but I think I have finally gotten the look I want for a slide show using NextGEN with Simpleviewer. Gotta love this poster design. The focal point seems to be her breasts!