Dos and Don'ts
Rules and preference for designing a website can differ from website to website depending on the target audience, whether it is entertainment website or corporate website or just a persona...
Type : Design Principles
Level : Beginner
Added : Aug 02, 2004
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The Design Process
So you are feeling a bit creative and are ready to sit down and punch out some designs, eh? What works for me might not work for you, however, this article can hopefully offer you a friend.....
Type : Design Principles
Level : Beginner
Added : Aug 02, 2004
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A flying menu attack can wound your navigation
Hidden menus are like hidden road signs: they force you to stop when you'd rather keep going. We examine the weaknesses of pop-up, pull-down and cascading menus. By David Walker As a kid riding in the back of the famil...
Type : Design Principles
Level : Experienced
Added : Aug 02, 2004
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A redesign recipe for tough times
You want to redesign that Web site, but the cash river of 1999 is a distant memory. Here's how to manage a redesign on the cheap. By David Walker Web site redesign work has never attracted more interest. The recent boom has ensured t...
Type : Design Principles
Level : Beginner
Added : Aug 02, 2004
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Make It Snappy!
Surfers get irritated with slow sites, so learn how to optimize your images to make your site lightning fast. A common mistake in web site creation is to become soooooooooo excited about the "creation", and add so much great detail and care to your graphics that you forget that...
Type : Design Principles
Level : Experienced
Added : Aug 02, 2004
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Interviewing for Results
Interviewing with your future employer can be intimidating, frustrating and at times, overwhelming. Here are three helpful hints that will allow you to leave a lasting, positive impression with the interviewer -- from the recent college graduate, to the seasoned professional.
Type : Design Principles
Level : Beginner
Added : Aug 02, 2004
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The Right Portfolio
Recently I was overwhelmed with literally thousands of resume packages from young graphic designers, responding to our job ope.....
Type : Design Principles
Level : Beginner
Added : Aug 02, 2004
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How Can I Freelance?
Want to freelance and offer your services from the comfort of your own home and computer? You must have the ability to network yourself and get the word out about your abilities. You must also have a good portfolio. Prospective clients will want to look...
Type : Design Principles
Level : Beginner
Added : Aug 02, 2004
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Non-Digital Inspiration
I would like to depart for this week, and maybe longer, to discuss some inspirations outside of the digital realm. Actually, I just want to talk in particular this week about someone who continues to be a great inspiration for me an to many others in the field of design. When I use the term "de...
Type : Design Principles
Level : All levels
Added : Jul 29, 2004
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