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.

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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:

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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!

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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

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We’ve all taken images like this. The sharpness leaves a lot to be desired This one is taken on my cell phone. So I’m going to show you a really quick and easy way to get a more crisp looking image.
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Have you ever taken an image that was too heavily backlit? And have you ever had problems getting details in the dark areas, that you get in that image. I know I have. But I’m gonna show you an easy technique in Photoshop to get some of the detail back into your image, without getting that kind of dusty look that normally comes out.

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