I’ve recently just finished compiling the contents of the book – The Web Designer’s IDEA BOOK vol.2 published by HOW into a bookmark file. It’s compiled into folders and laid out similarly to the book. This makes it easier to be able to browse the directory of sites. We, as designers need all the inspiration […]
May
4
2011
4
2011
jpg bug in Internet Explorer
I’m oftentimes reminded how quirky Internet Explorer really is – just this morning, I came to work and in my email inbox – a co-worker reported missing images on the website I was working on. I quickly fired up my browser (not IE) and took a look-see . . . well, they are there. So […]
Apr
26
2011
26
2011
An inspiring poem . . .
I heard this from a TED talk given a few years ago by the late Coach John Wooden about true success . . . and he quoted this poem written by a major league umpire named, George Moriarty. I think it is very inspiring and a reminder to us all that winning isn’t everything . […]
Apr
24
2011
24
2011
QR codes – no longer a fad?
I guess last year’s SXSW conference had made a difference – because QR codes (Quick Response) codes have grown in popularity and are now being used widely in mainstream print media. They’re in print ads, posters, flyers and now even in business cards. Google’s also been encouraging the use of QR codes. Their “Favorite Places” […]
Apr
13
2011
13
2011
Line Break bug in Dreamweaver
I’ve been using Dreamweaver for a while now since they stopped supporting Homesite. What I don’t like about it is the additional line breaks that appear in the source code after multiple commits/uploads – whether it is via SVN or Contribute. Now if you’ve already downloaded the file and it has multiple line breaks – […]
Mar
18
2011
18
2011
Forms . . . the easy way
We’ve all had to style forms now and then. I know most of you will agree that this is a very unpleasant task – it can add numerous hours of extra work for you and it may leave you frustrated, confused or just plain angry. But now there is a solution for all of us […]
Jan
11
2011
11
2011
HTML5 – Using semantic markup
Let me start off by saying “Happy new year!” Hope everybody had a terrific holiday season and has now settled back into reality and a normal routine. Am not sure if you guys are into new year’s resolutions but one of mine includes using HTML 5 semantic markup into all (or most) of my new […]
Dec
9
2010
9
2010
Using jquery to parse XML
I have used javascript to parse XML in the past but jquery is by far, the easiest and most flexible solution. You would not need any plug-ins except for the jquery library which can be found here. In your html file, you would need a placeholder for where the parsed XML would appear: <div class=”xml-text”></div> […]
Nov
30
2010
30
2010
960 grid framework
I have been using the 960 grid system for almost 2 years now. It is really helpful especially during the initial stages of development when you are trying to get the first page out. It provides a clear structure and is especially helpful when you are working with a programmer. The main structure looks like […]
Nov
25
2010
25
2010
Give Thanks
Patience with others is love, Patience with self is hope, Patience with God is faith. – Adele Bestavros This Thanksgiving season, take a moment and focus on the things that you have – may it be as simple as the clothes you wear, the meal you just ate, the roof over your head and friends/family […]
