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Considering an (x)HTML5 Methodology
In this article, I will be offering my own perspective on HTML5, my concerns about its openness in terms for formatting, and the benefits of XML syntax. All of this will bring us to the simple formulation of an (x)HTML5 methodology for readable, well written code as we move forward.
Further Thoughts on CSS, Experiments and Icons
Last week, I published an article entitled “Are We Taking CSS Too Far?” in which I looked at the concept of using icons generated entirely with CSS rules. In this post, I would like to follow up on some of the thoughts that emerged through the discussion of the first article.
Designing Like a Writer
I love to write, and I love to write about design. In this article, we will take a look at my general writing process and see if we can’t find interesting parallels to the design process, through the stages of the idea, the outline, the first draft, editing and proofreading.
Are We Taking CSS Too Far?
CSS is a remarkable technology, capable of doing things that I wouldn’t have even dreamed of when I was first introduced to it. There are all kinds of amazing demonstrations and experiments out there, but when we start talking about pure CSS icons in a production environment, have we started to go too far?
Reinventing Yourself as a Designer: Will it be Necessary?
The face of web design has been changing over the past few years, with the advent of various mobile devices. In this article, we will consider the implications of this change, and take a brief look at the concept of having to reinvent ourselves as designers in order to stay at the top of our game.
Driving Online Traffic Offline
In many ways, a website is only as good as the amount of traffic it generates. The truth of this statement probably varies from site to site, but in this article, we will look at four different offline techniques that you can use to drive more traffic to your site.
Imperfect Perfection: The Golden Ratio
The question of perfection is always an interesting one, and this is as true in design as anything else. However, the question of what constitutes perfection is certainly up for debate. In this article, we will look at both this question and the concept of the golden ratio, as we formulate the notion of an imperfect perfection.
Getting Motivated with Your To-Do List
Task management is certainly an important consideration for any designer – freelance or otherwise. Sometimes, however our to-do lists can become somewhat overwhelming. In this article, I would like to look at one small change that you can make in your approach to task management to make it less daunting and more of a motivating factor in your work.
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