March 2011
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“Cure for the Common Font” — A Web Designer’s Introduction to Typeface Selection
Now that web designers suddenly face the challenge (and delight) of choosing fonts from an ever-growing selection, we thought it’s a good time to recommend some basic principles for making wise type choices.
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Writer and content strategist Stephanie Hay on writing compelling content. LenDamico.com is cited on slide 20.
A POSITIVE EXAMPLE: Len Damico. I know what he does BEYOND just “design websites,” clearly and thanks to his use of active voice, plus what he wants *me* to do. He exudes confidence, humble-ness, and demonstrates that he THINKS about the different facets of a successful design — not...
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Slint - Good Morning, Captain live @ Koko
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After fifteen years in the design industry [I have] realized the only difference...
– David Thorne has an interesting perspective on things.
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Dave Gray talks to Jason about design and creativity. I especially enjoyed the idea of epicenter-based design… spending the most time and starting with the most important item on the pages, rather than working linearly or on framing first. Plus, who doesn’t love cool sketches?