Prepare to toss your preconceived notions about the compromises one has to make in order to live on the water. This is a fascinating look at a floating house in the Seattle area [link via Twisted Sifter]. The architectural creativity is inspiring, but I’m puzzled by one minor detail, which is best described by this… Continue reading Screen Door on a Submarine?
Category: Design
Design vs. Development
When people ask me what I do for a living, I generally tell them that I build websites, but if I want it to sound more impressive [than it really is] I say that I’m a website designer. That’s not technically accurate though, and not just because I don’t really make a living at it… Continue reading Design vs. Development
The Evolution of Resolution (or, Getting A Big Honkin’ Monitor)
My new computer monitor arrived late yesterday via FedEx (and, by the way, I’d like to know why our neighborhood seems to be The. Very. Last. Destination. for FedEx deliveries) and I immediately neglected plans to do some much-needed housekeeping in order to get it connected and configured. It’s a 24″ Dell* display, and it… Continue reading The Evolution of Resolution (or, Getting A Big Honkin’ Monitor)
This one’s for you, Bud (Pt. 2)
Happy February! Here’s another psychedelic interactive website primarily for my Uncle Bud, but I’m sure he’ll share it with you, too: Into Time by Rafaël Rozendaal (link via Today & Tomorrow)
Addictive
Some things are inexplicably compelling…Slinkys, Fergie, and bubble wrap come to mind. I think we can now safely add this website to the list. [Link via Web Designer Depot’s Twitter feed]
Living Small
There’s a lot to be said for simplifying one’s life, although it’s usually much easier to talk about it than to actually do it. I often declare (to no one in particular) that every time we buy something new for the house, we should get rid of something old. Of course, that only allows us… Continue reading Living Small
Link Love
Ran across a few interesting links I think you might enjoy as you contemplate the wonder that is Friday. Now, about that cover… is a post from the author of the book by the same name, and it deals with how the quite striking cover of his book came to be. The photo shown on… Continue reading Link Love
My Response to “Hiring a Designer: A Client’s Perspective”
Taking a moment to consider the client’s perspective is time well spent for any freelance service provider, but especially for website designers.
Small {Apple} World
You’ve heard of the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon? This is way cooler, especially if you’re a Mac person.
Overfed Flatbed
Scanning and Photoshopping 200 prints isn’t as much fun as it sounds, although it helps if you’re getting paid to do it.