Design

  • Branding Questionnaire 8

    In response to a few requests, I’ve posted the branding questionnaire I used for identity projects. While I will in no way hold this up as the pinnacle of…well anything…I hope you find it useful to read and perhaps rip off a few things.

  • The Working Designer Article 0

    Sometimes as a new designer it can be intimidating doing freelance work and running projects by yourself. A new series by Digital Web Magazine seeks to expose the inner thoughts and processes of working designers as they dissect their most recent projects.

  • Grids: show ‘em if you got ‘em 12

    Grids are a topic that’s rarely discussed or disected in the online community, yet is one of the fundamental components of good design.

  • Adobe and the Death of a Brand 7

    Adobe, the once mighty king of design software seems to be failing us. If they can’t show a commitment to good design, how can we have a commitment to their software?

  • Yahoo: At it again with stellar design 12

    Yahoo redesigns their homepage and proves they have what it takes. Yahoo 1, Google and Microsoft 0.

  • Yahoo Health: In Good Shape 9

    I remember back from the old days when you whispered Yahoo to a designer, you might hear a small but clearly perceptible gag.

  • Apple Is White and Shiny 3

    We often think of branding in terms of color, typeface, and visual style. But what about a material?

  • Yes, Design Really Is Design 0

    It’s nice to see others chime in to remind the community, and especially aspiring designers, that design should have thought behind it. A lot of it.

  • Life Goal #47: Watch every Star Trek Episode ever made 1

    While I may not be able to say it taught me everything I need to know in life, it certainly gave me a greater appreciation for interface design.

  • Design To Convert II: Testing Design 3

    User testing on prototypes is one thing, but visual design also has a great impact on how well visitors can use a screen. How are you testing your design?