Design
Logo Contest and New Design
Yeah, so I completely failed to do the logo contest *at all* in April. However, I have added a logo for May. And managed to redesign and reorganize the entire site. Take a look, poke around, let me know what you think!
Read MoreHow I Made My Avatar
Here is a brief overview of all the layers involved in manipulating myself into an Avatar in Photoshop. The original photo. Removing my eyebrows. First I tried to use the Clone Stamp Tool, but I wasn’t happy with the results. Then I just used a brush at 30% opacity, sampling my skin tone and gradually…
Read MoreMarch Computer Head
I submitted a desktop wallpaper to Smashing Magazine and it got listed for March! Check them all out here.
Read MoreAnniversary Greeting Card
I started using Birthday Alarm several years ago. Back then I wrote to them about making a card, and then I forgot about it. Recently I got in touch again, and yesterday they posted my first greeting card! If you use Birthday Alarm, or if you know someone’s anniversary is coming up – send my…
Read MoreAnnouncing Smack Happy Design
I’ve taken the plunge and am now freelancing full time! Check out my new company web site, Smack Happy Design. I offer the following services: Web Design, Visual Design, User Interface Print Collateral: Business Cards, Postcards, Flyers Blog Setup, Blog Themes, WordPress Usability Testing Logo Design Illustration Copywriting Flash Animation SEO Expertise So if you…
Read MoreWood Grain Trend
Browsing around on the web lately I’ve noticed what may possibly be an up and coming trend. I found several sites incorporating wood grain, and several others going after a real-world texture style. Are we looking at the end of the soft, bulbous shapes and gradients of web2.0? Will the next generation of web sites…
Read MoreWhat NOT to do when your site is down
I don’t know how long this site has been down, but I’m not going to keep checking back to find out. I was surfing the web when I came across it and I don’t know what the site is about, and I certainly can’t tell by this temporary page. And that’s one reason you shouldn’t…
Read MoreMore Color!
Have you had a taste of the COLOURlovers site yet? It’s quite addictive if you love color. Here’s one of my top palette’s…
Read MoreFor the Love of Color
Holy crap, I just found this site all about color and color palettes. It’s so addicting – to find awesome palettes, to make your own and come up with crazy names for them. I can’t stop!!! If you’re an artist, or if you just love color (or colour), I highly recommend you check it out…
Read MoreTake the Web Design Survey
Seriously, you should also take the survey.
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