Save for web and devices in photoshop, seems like a relatively easy feature to get your head around. But still I see a lot of graphic designers and webdesigners not using it properly. So here are some basic tips to get smaller images without loosing quality.
Print designers struggle, when they have to make a web layout. And with good reason, websites don’t have the same dimension constraints and a web page calls for a more fluid layout. Some things are not easy, nor smart, to do on the web. Drop caps, Image wraps, large images just to mention some. But we should learn from print designers. They make great designs in the offline world and some it can be used online too. Below you’ll find 5 things to look out for and some examples of webdesigns that already use these techniques.
WordPress is really easy to install. It only takes about 5 minutes. But there are some easy changes you should do when you install wordpress to save time and energy later. Here are 5 things to remember when you are setting up a fresh wordpress install.
Okay, right off the bat. I’m no jQuery expert and I’m by no means a coding expert. I can code CSS/HTML in my sleep of course, but I have not worked a lot javascript. I have been learning it a bit at the time as I’ve had the need for it.
And then along came jQuery. That really made me get a lot more into javascript as it made thing so much easier. Know having said that jQuery takes a bit of time to learn too. Here is the list of sites I like to visit when I want to learn a bit of jQuery:
Ever felt a bit paranoid when you’re surfing the web, wondering “who knows what I’m doing right now?” Okay quick – go put on your tinfoil hat, so big brother doesn’t dig into your mind. Done that? Let’s go on then. These are the tools to use when you feel a bit paranoid (with good reason) or when you just want to be able to surf privately and not leaving a trace.
I love firefox, and if you’re like 80% of the visitors to this site, I’m guessing you do too. But for us developers, designers, weblovers and geeks firefox can be made even better. I looked at my extension manager and found some of the plugins/extensions that I use every day. Check them out if you don’t already use them.
Are you looking for sure fire way to give your designer a headache? Well, I’ve got good news for you. It can be done with ease! I’ve compiled a list of 5 small, easy to say, sentences that will guarantee a, long lasting, headache for your favourite designer. Sounds to good to be true? Read the list and try them out for yourself!
Have you ever been to a website and had a hard time finding the product that would be the best for your needs? Have you checked lately that you aren’t making the same mistake on your own site? You really should. It might be really easy for you to decide which product is the best, but are you part of your own target audience? Often you won’t be. I have a few examples for you from the web hosting business. A business where people need to compare different packages.
Let’s start with one of the worst examples I could find. Laughing Squid
I looked at my recent work, and decided it was time to do an illustration or two 
So I made a cute little fish illustration
As a webdesigner, I need to be productive. And most of the time I’m quite busy, I don’t sit and wait for new assignments to come in and my todo hasn’t been under 40 items in the last year. When I started doing webdesign, I would start over with fresh HTML and CSS files for every design I made. But you learn quite fast that starting with your basic styles in place will easily cut your coding time down. Read the rest of this entry »
