Oct
28
jQuery is probably something I would consider a designer’s best friend. It turns a complex language like javascript into something that can be utilized for great visual effects on web pages with simple syntax. Creating something like a collapsible panel, or a section of a website that can be toggled on or off, requires minimal coding. Today we will be building a simple collapsible panel.
Posted in Development | 3 Comments »
Oct
13
There are several different CSS frameworks available that all employ a very useful grid system. This allows a person to make column based layouts that are evenly spaced and very clean looking. While some prefer not to use CSS frameworks, none can deny their ability to greatly increase production time on lengthy projects. Here we will be comparing a few different CSS frameworks to determine which may be the best for you.
Posted in Web Design | 7 Comments »
Sep
30
One big question in design that I’ve seen come up on numerous occasions is “should there be creative self-expression in graphic design?”. Graphic design, or commercial art is done typically for a client, and if your job is to express the feelings of the client, then it would seem self-expression is not something that should be included in the design. Typically, it is said that a good quality in a designer is the ability to alter his/her style to fit the current project, or that a graphic designer shouldn’t have a consistent style.
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