Dave Shea on CSS Image Replacement
August 06, 2003 | 
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Could this article be more timely?
This week Digital Web is very proud to bring you In Defense of Fahrner Image Replacement by Dave Shea.
From Digital Web:
This article is a must read for any designer who wants to push the boundaries of web design yet still have something as structurally sound as a typical CSS based layout.
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1. -b- said:
I just lectured on accessbility, standards-based design, and css, and included this technique in my lecture. In the usage I described, for Clip-n-Seal, the technique works well and is fully accessible. It’s also noted as working here
http://www.stopdesign.com/log/2003/03/14/
and, my lecture
http://texturadesign.com/html/presentations.htm
I was surprised to see that the technique needed to be defended. I must’ve missed an ongoing debate.
For Clip-n-Seal, we’re not using images for anything other than product shots and logos, which we describe as product shots and logos.
Posted on August 7, 2003 09:52 PM | #
2. Dave S. said:
It needed it. I’ve heard a lot of noise about the technique and various problems. The Zen Garden heavily relies on it, so I became a logical dumping ground for concern.
Hopefully the new variations flying around right now will solve this once and for all, and make everyone happy. As I say: we need it.
Posted on August 8, 2003 11:58 AM | #
3. Keith said:
No doubt. I’m going to play around with the new techniques when I get to that point in my redesign. I’ve used FIR quite a bit for headings and the like, but as you say, there are various “problems” with it. Most of the ones I’ve come across seem to have solutions, I just haven’t been able to sit down and explore them.
Honestly I’ve have never thought of using CSS image replacement for say, navigation. Just never crossed my mind.
Posted on August 8, 2003 03:34 PM | #
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