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.
Mar 28th
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Mar 23rd
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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...
Mar 13th
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ListenThe Wrens - As I’ve Known !!!
Mar 10th
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Mar 9th
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Mar 7th
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Slint - Good Morning, Captain live @ Koko
Mar 5th
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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.
Mar 5th
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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?
Mar 4th
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Mar 3rd