Quicklinks Archives
Canada 2.0
I’m down. Only problem is Baja Canada is a bit too wide on the east side. It’d have to end at the Cascades.
Site Link: Canada 2.0
User Experience Diagram Rationalization
All your favorite UX diagrams in one tasty package.
Site Link: User Experience Diagram Rationalization
Molly Helps Define Web Standards
She does a very good job, not only in here explicit definition, but in the way she talks about it.
Site Link: Molly Helps Define Web Standards
A Customer-Centric Worldview
Mark Hurst relates an all to common story and introduces and idea who’s time has come. It’s not a choice any more, you simply must focus on your customers (users, visitors) point of view or risk failure.
Site Link: A Customer-Centric Worldview
3d CSS Zen Garden
A 3d visual representation of the Zen Garden’s XHTML. A great idea and one that I can see uses for well beyond the Zen Garden.
Site Link: 3d CSS Zen Garden
Designer Eye For The Template Guy
I know what she means. It’s high time for shake up. Too bad I don’t have time at the moment. Maybe next season.
Site Link: Designer Eye For The Template Guy
Pushing Your Limits
An absolutely awesome presentation by Doug Bowman.
Site Link: Pushing Your Limits
CSS Negotiation
Great tips. Gotta love the global white space reset.
Site Link: CSS Negotiation
If Architects Worked Like Web Designers
It’s funny because it’s true.
Site Link: If Architects Worked Like Web Designers
The Car Blog
The guys from Business Logs are at it again. Good stuff.
Site Link: The Car Blog
CSS Expert Wanted For Contract Work
Christian needs someone to help out for a couple months at the hospital. CSS skills a must as you’ll need to sort through my messy code.
Site Link: CSS Expert Wanted For Contract Work
Hicks(re)design. Love it.
Jon Hicks does great work with a style all his own. His latest redesign is great.
Site Link: Hicks(re)design. Love it.
John Stewart on Crossfire
Watch this if you’ve not seen it. Nail. Head. Bang.
Site Link: John Stewart on Crossfire
Delicious Library
This looks, really, really cool.
Site Link: Delicious Library
Strategic Content Management
John makes some great points in this short and well argued post.
Site Link: Strategic Content Management
Notes On Visual and Interaction Design
There is quite a bit to go through here, but it’s good stuff that’s filled with information and inspiration.
Site Link: Notes On Visual and Interaction Design
Web Design Patterns Intro
A very intresting intro to design patterns. From 37signals.
Site Link: Web Design Patterns Intro
Criticism How To
A very helpful article that anyone who gives or receives criticism should read.
Site Link: Criticism How To
Disney and Web Standards
The Disney store UK designed with Web standards. Cool stuff and good work! Some great info from Andy on the work as well.
Site Link: Disney and Web Standards
Beauty and Business of CSS
Doug Bowman’s presentation from Web Essentials 2004. Makes me really wish I could have been there.
Site Link: Beauty and Business of CSS
Applied Common Sense
Mike Rundle on jargon and the realities of user experience.
Site Link: Applied Common Sense
The Zen of CSS
A great book by Molly and Dave. I’ve not read it, but I’ve got absolutely no doubts.
Site Link: The Zen of CSS
Amazing Ichiro
Congrats to Ichiro, the new major league leader for hits in a season. Amazing stuff, that record stood for 84 years! Watching him quite a bit I can attest that he is simply a wizard with the bat.
Site Link: Amazing Ichiro
The Future of IE
An interesting read, not only about IE’s future, but the future of the Web
Site Link: The Future of IE
Interview with Andre Haddad (eBay)
From Good Experience. An interesting interview with the Vice President of eBay’s Design Labs. It’s very interesting to hear him talk about the different trade-offs they had to consider when it comes to user experience.
Site Link: Interview with Andre Haddad (eBay)
Use Inline Help Text
I’ve seen instances in my own use of the Web recently that could really benefit from this.
Site Link: Use Inline Help Text
Books on Design
A great list of design related books from Jason Santa Maria.
Site Link: Books on Design
Problems In The Middle
Gene talks about how IA/ID isn’t always about solving the huge problems. More headway can be made by looking at what goes on in the middle. As someone who’s witnessed, time and time again, the demise or dilution of a project from trying to do too much, I whole heartedly agree.
Site Link: Problems In The Middle
Resolution Dependent Layout
Fixed vs. Liquid? Techniques like this make it a meaningless argument. Great stuff from Cameron Adams.
Site Link: Resolution Dependent Layout
10 For Jon Hicks
Another great interview from The Web Standards Group.
Site Link: 10 For Jon Hicks
I Found Some of Your Life
Find somebody else’s photos, post them as if they’re your own. Classic. Hat Tip: Mike Davidson.
Site Link: I Found Some of Your Life
UI Patterns
A great collection of Web and UI design patterns. Excellent reference. Via Digital Web.
Site Link: UI Patterns
CSS min-height:fixed;
Sure it’s a hack, but it’s a useful one and they’re all we’ve got at times. Thanks again Dave.
Site Link: CSS min-height:fixed;
Group Personas
An interesting way of using personas to represent groups.
Site Link: Group Personas
SXSW 2005
They new site is already up and they’re getting ready for 2005. I’ll be there. Will you?
Site Link: SXSW 2005
Web Essentials Blog
Wish I was there, this should be a great conference. I guess I’ll watch it from afar via their blog.
Site Link: Web Essentials Blog
How Terrorism Works
A thought-provoking, powerful, yet simple explaination and visual from Andrei.
Site Link: How Terrorism Works
Eyetrack III
A very interesting study about how a people view (literally) a Web page.
Site Link: Eyetrack III
Dave's Different Permalinks
I wish I could do this (easily) with some of my really old stuff. Would be kind of fun. It’s interesting to see from where people came.
Site Link: Dave's Different Permalinks
Register to Vote!
Take advantage of your right to vote.
Site Link: Register to Vote!
Liquid Bleach Design Notes
There are some good notes here on Doug’s latest elastic layout. These can be tricky and he points out some of the harder parts to get working.
Site Link: Liquid Bleach Design Notes
Your Total Site
Holistic Web design? It’s a good start and a great idea. Found via Digital Web.
Site Link: Your Total Site
sIFR
Mike Davidson revises (and improves) on Inman’s Flash Replacement technique.
Site Link: sIFR
Transparency Skills - GIF
The first in a series on transparency effects. Should be interesting.
Site Link: Transparency Skills - GIF
Web Development Mistakes
Roger gives us a great list of common Web development mistakes. I know I’ve been guilty.
Site Link: Web Development Mistakes
Anatomy of an Icon
I’ve been waiting for something like this. I’ve tried my hand at icon creation a few times, but never quite got it right. Hopefully this may help.
Site Link: Anatomy of an Icon
David Lanham Art
It’s pretty rare that I hit a new site and go through every single page. That’s excatly what I did with David Lanham’s site. There is some great art in there, and now, thanks to David, on my desktop as well!
Site Link: David Lanham Art
Americans with Disabilities Act Enforced
Good news travels fast, and it’s about time accessibility started moving to the forefront. Thanks to Chip for passing this along.
Site Link: Americans with Disabilities Act Enforced
Browse Happy
Online. Worry-free.
Site Link: Browse Happy
A Better Search
adaptive path: 8 quick ways to fix your search engine.
Site Link: A Better Search
Optimal Line Length
Fixed or liquid, it’s the line length that matters. Via Digital Web.
Site Link: Optimal Line Length
Webstandards Checklist
From Max Design - A webstandards checklist! Good stuff.
Site Link: Webstandards Checklist
A Matter of Styles
A very nice article from Ethan on CSS authoring in a team environment. Lots of good insight here.
Site Link: A Matter of Styles
CSS, Typography and Whitespace
The first CSS 101 article from Mark Newhouse at Digital Web. It’s a good intro to typography and whitespace with CSS.
Site Link: CSS, Typography and Whitespace
File Magazine
File : a collection of unexpected photography. That Pretty much sums it up!
Site Link: File Magazine
Web Design from Scratch
It’s nice to see a site with content that focuses on fundamentals and best practices in Web design from the ground up.
Site Link: Web Design from Scratch
Punctuation Details
From Blakems.com. Details like this can really set a design apart. One of these days I’ll have proper punctuation down, until then—posts like this will help.
Site Link: Punctuation Details
Search Term Highlighting
From A List Apart comes an explaination of something I’ve been wanting to do for awhile.
Site Link: Search Term Highlighting
An All-Stoner Team
Team pot smokers? This is too damn funny.
Site Link: An All-Stoner Team
Multilevel Marketing For A Free iPod
Well, let’s just say I was curious. Might be a scam, but I just had to find out. Now help me get my free iPod!
Site Link: Multilevel Marketing For A Free iPod
Best Practices and The Bottom Line
A very thorough and well thought-out overview of where we’re at in Web design today. CSS, standards, semantic markup and the rest can make and save you money. Can’t beat that!
Site Link: Best Practices and The Bottom Line
Saving Money With Web Standards
Even more evidence that Web Standards are the way to go.
Site Link: Saving Money With Web Standards
CSS Once a Day
Adam Howell give a daily shot of CSS love to anyone who wants it. Nice idea.
Site Link: CSS Once a Day
Tableless Microsoft.com?
Doug points out that the Microsoft homepage (and related sites I imagine) is a perfect candidate for a tableless layout. Makes sense to me. In fact, hey Microsoft! Hire me to do it for you!
Site Link: Tableless Microsoft.com?
Are These Sites Identical?
An interesting study. It doesn’t (can’t really) take into account all that makes these sites unique, but it presents an interesting baseline.
Site Link: Are These Sites Identical?
Use Of H Tags
Colly again asks some good questions. This time about the use of heading tags.
Site Link: Use Of H Tags
Clear Absolute Positioning
A bookmark worthy technique from Inman. Again.
Site Link: Clear Absolute Positioning
Dunstan Details Version 2
At first glance you might be thinking, so what? Dig deeper and you’ll be pretty damn amazed.
Site Link: Dunstan Details Version 2
The Cult of Ken Jennings
Too funny and a little bit scary.
Site Link: The Cult of Ken Jennings
Web Standards RFP
Gene is looking for some real world ways to explain Web standards vendors he works with.
Site Link: Web Standards RFP
Blended
Some interesting thoughts on branding and marketing in today’s marketplace.
Site Link: Blended
Bulletproof Slants
Dan shares another bulletproof technique. I like the concept of having a CSS technique be bulletproof. It’s cool. And makes sense.
Site Link: Bulletproof Slants
Blogger Burnout
Oh my god, tell me about it!
Site Link: Blogger Burnout
Trimming Form Fields
A great technique with a nice straightforward write-up.
Site Link: Trimming Form Fields
Colly Asks About Visited Links
A very good discussion about visited links and various mehtods of presenting them.
Site Link: Colly Asks About Visited Links
Epicenter Design
Interesting concept from 37 Signals.
Site Link: Epicenter Design
10 For Richard Rutter
Richard, of Clagnut, talks about access, Multimap, liquid layouts and CSS hacks.
Site Link: 10 For Richard Rutter
Coudal Partners Redesign
Nice, clean, open with great type. Makes me want to redesign. Makes me want to work with great designers. Makes me green with envy. That’s a great design.
Site Link: Coudal Partners Redesign
Zeldman against Drop-Downs
I hate them too. If you read nothing else, read the last paragraph. This illustrates much of my recent frustrations rather well.
Site Link: Zeldman against Drop-Downs
AIGA Symbol Signs
These can (will) prove very useful. Via Justwatchthesky.com.
Site Link: AIGA Symbol Signs
10 Questions For Molly
Another great interview from Russ and the Web Standards Group.
Site Link: 10 Questions For Molly
Web Standard Link Bonanza!
Lots of great links to lots of great articles abut Web standards.
Site Link: Web Standard Link Bonanza!
Nate Is Still A Husky!
Great news! Bring on my season tickets!
Site Link: Nate Is Still A Husky!
March To Your Own Standard
Mike Davidson kicks of his new blog with a rather interesting, rather controversial viewpoint on Web standards.
Site Link: March To Your Own Standard
Daring Fireball Membership
John Gruber is taking an interesting chance by asking folks to pay for membership. I wish him luck! I too would like to make my site my real job! I don’t read his site all that much so I decided to buy a shirt. Even so, I can see how his efforts could easily be worth a $20 donation.
Site Link: Daring Fireball Membership
Icon Buffet Summer Sale
Get your awesome icons here!
Site Link: Icon Buffet Summer Sale
Nice To See Y'all Reading Between The Lines
Sometimes I wish I could say what I really want to. Sometimes I’ve got to try and get a message out another way. Dez does a great job, as usual, getting to the meat, and summing up the wake up call.
Site Link: Nice To See Y'all Reading Between The Lines
Andrei On Caring About Standards
Good read. I’m glad to see a different take and some new perspective on Web standards. It’s high time.
Site Link: Andrei On Caring About Standards
Airbag
The world’s safest Web site. Looks and reads very nicely too!
Site Link: Airbag
Catching Web Standards
A great story. Hey, I said I didn’t want to write about it, never said anything about linking!
Site Link: Catching Web Standards
Business Logs
Still not sure *exactly* what they do, but best of luck to them and it’s a very nicely designed site.
Site Link: Business Logs
Web Essentials 04
Damn I wish I could go to this. If you have the opportunity, it’s one you shouldn’t miss!
Site Link: Web Essentials 04
Seattle's NPR Looking For Web Producer
Sounds like a great gig.
Site Link: Seattle's NPR Looking For Web Producer
Web Standards: Who Cares Anyway?
A survey on Web standards from WaSP.
Site Link: Web Standards: Who Cares Anyway?
Stopdesign Reloaded
I don’t want to make a habit of linking to every damn redesign around, but I feel that Doug’s is really great and his notes are really worth a read.
Site Link: Stopdesign Reloaded
Cafe Testing
This is a great idea and one I think could really work for low-cost usability testing on certain sites. Give this, and the rest of the new gotoreport, a read.
Site Link: Cafe Testing
Colly's Ticked Visited Links
I’m a tad late to the game on this one, but I think this is a great way to represent certain kinds of visited links.
Site Link: Colly's Ticked Visited Links
10 For Cederholm
Dan talks about CSS, Web standards, SimpleQuiz and his new book.
Site Link: 10 For Cederholm
Gurus vs. Bloggers 2
They’re at it again. Another rumble in the Web jungle.
Site Link: Gurus vs. Bloggers 2
Peterme On Audience Segmentation
This is something we tried at the hospital. It sounds great in theory, but as Peter points out, it’s very hard in practice.
Site Link: Peterme On Audience Segmentation
10 For Simon Willison
Simon interviewed by WSG. Cool guy. Good read.
Site Link: 10 For Simon Willison
Sinelogic and Budget Design
Dan Rubin and Diedier Hilhorst celebrate the (near?) launching of Sinelogic with what looks to be a great eBook. Check it out.
Site Link: Sinelogic and Budget Design
Tables vs. CSS -- Death Match
CSS wins. I’m not surprised, but then again, Sergio seems to know his way around CSS. It’s a good, educational article.
Site Link: Tables vs. CSS -- Death Match
Dokaka!
This is classic, it’s Japanese beatbox remakes of old metal and stuff. Listen to Creeping Death. Via one.point.zero.
Site Link: Dokaka!
That Wicked Worn Look
A series of tutorials from Cameron Moll. Good stuff to have bookmarked.
Site Link: That Wicked Worn Look
Bowman Starting Over
Looks like the redesign bug has caught on. There are a few more coming as well. Should be fun.
Site Link: Bowman Starting Over
Text Sizing With Ems
A very good explaination of a good technique to know.
Site Link: Text Sizing With Ems
10 For Andy Budd
Andy talks about Web design and development, Web awards, CSS and of course, Web standards.
Site Link: 10 For Andy Budd
Six Apart Responds
Not a surprise and good for them. I think this will make a whole lot of people feel much better.
Site Link: Six Apart Responds
Powazek On MT 3
Defining irony. Love it.
Site Link: Powazek On MT 3
Jay Allen On MT 3
Jay clears the waters a bit and offers a very informative, clear thinking perspective on the MT 3.0 developer release.
Site Link: Jay Allen On MT 3
Kottke On MT 3
Here is a very good, very level headed view on Six Apart’s MT 3 situation.
Site Link: Kottke On MT 3
Bright Creative
Dave Shea’s new design studio.
Site Link: Bright Creative
10 Questions For Nick Finck
Nick talks about Web standards, Digital Web, liquid layouts and much more. A nice piece for a nice guy.
Site Link: 10 Questions For Nick Finck
Bowman On The New Blogger
A really great write-up on the new blogger redesign. This is a must read, lots of great insight! Thanks Doug!
Site Link: Bowman On The New Blogger
Art Direction and The Web
From ALA comes A good article on a somewhat vague and under-appreciated discipline when it comes the the Web. Having had the opportunity to work with a great art director I can say it does ad value when done right and for the right project.
Site Link: Art Direction and The Web
The Real Pat Tillman
Sounds like a great guy, and nothing like what the mass media made him out to be.
Site Link: The Real Pat Tillman
1 Year of CSS Zen Goodness
Dave Shea cellebrates the CSS Zen Garden’s first birthday. Huzzah!
Site Link: 1 Year of CSS Zen Goodness
When Semantic Markup Goes Bad
Interesting take on simple semantic markup. I guess it makes sense. But what should I use for book and album titles? I still don’t know, simple italics I guess?
Site Link: When Semantic Markup Goes Bad
On Responsibility and Hope
Adam Greenfield talks about the potential karmic bitch-slap the USA might be facing. I’ve never been much into politics myself, but I’m not happy, a little ashamed and a bit frightened, of the way my country has been headed of late. Expect more like this.
Site Link: On Responsibility and Hope
Props To The CSS Old School
I’m relatively new to CSS, especially when you look back a bit at what has gone before. Props to those who paved the way.
Site Link: Props To The CSS Old School
CSS Navigation Matrix
A nice example of how to create image-based CSS navigation with only one matrix-ed image. From Didier Hilhorst.
Site Link: CSS Navigation Matrix
A Roadmap To Standards
Dave’s great introduction to Web Standards.
Site Link: A Roadmap To Standards
Mountaintop Corners (CSS)
Dan documents yet another nifty CSS trick.
Site Link: Mountaintop Corners (CSS)
10 Questions For Me!
My interview for The Web Standards Group. Thanks again, Russ! It was great fun.
Site Link: 10 Questions For Me!
IFR: Revised
Shaun tightens up IFR. Nice work.
Site Link: IFR: Revised
Lightsaber = Lay-off
A funny story from Ethan. Wish he allowed comments.
Site Link: Lightsaber = Lay-off
Inman Flash Replacement
A very interesting alternative to FIR. Definitely worth looking into.
Site Link: Inman Flash Replacement
Money Vs. Bloggers
Bloggers lose. Big time.
Site Link: Money Vs. Bloggers
AIFIA Opens The IA Library
This should prove very helpful for people interested in IA.
Site Link: AIFIA Opens The IA Library
Ten Questions For Eric Meyer
A very insightful interview with Eric Meyer from The Web Standards Group.
Site Link: Ten Questions For Eric Meyer
Web Standards Are Dumb?
Whatever.
Site Link: Web Standards Are Dumb?
Ping-o-Matic!
One stop blog service pinger from Matt Mullenweg and Dougal Campbell.
Site Link: Ping-o-Matic!
The Learning Curve Of Web Standards
A nice article (with some good tips) that documents the challenges of moving to Web standards.
Site Link: The Learning Curve Of Web Standards
Accessible Accessibility
It was just a matter of time I guess. Sheesh.
Site Link: Accessible Accessibility
Why Web Standards Are Difficult
Josh Porter points out some common stumbling blocks to learning Web standards.
Site Link: Why Web Standards Are Difficult
Laptop Battles!
If they come to your town, go and see a Laptop Battle, it’s really, really fun.
Site Link: Laptop Battles!
Hypulp
Documenting the influence of the Internet on print design.
Site Link: Hypulp
Gurus vs. Bloggers Design Shootout - RND 1
Watch us lowly blogger types kick some guru ass!
Site Link: Gurus vs. Bloggers Design Shootout - RND 1
The Designer is Dead, Long Live The Designer
The first in a new series of columns from Didier Hilhorst for Digital Web. It was a pleasure to edit and my hope is his column will bring a new perspective to Web design. If nothing else some interesting discussion should ensue.
Site Link: The Designer is Dead, Long Live The Designer
HTML *IS* Code
Phil Ringnalda points out an, er, unusual method for displaying html code on a Web site.
Site Link: HTML *IS* Code
Powazek Loves Movable Type
I’m right there with him on this one.
Site Link: Powazek Loves Movable Type
Web Standards Primer From MACCAWS
A very good primer on the commercial benefits of Web standards.
Site Link: Web Standards Primer From MACCAWS
Molly on Social Networking
A very nice summary and commentary on social networking. FYI — I linked to the printer friendly version because I can’t stand to have to click though pages in an article like this.
Site Link: Molly on Social Networking
Jay-zeezer: The Black and Blue Album
It’s not The Grey Album, but it’s pretty entertaining. Jay Z and Weezer — a surprisingly good match.
Site Link: Jay-zeezer: The Black and Blue Album
Archive - Empire of The Disconnected
I was searching for articles about re-humanizing and I came across this classic. It’s one I wrote back in 1999, but I think it still has some good things to say.
Site Link: Archive - Empire of The Disconnected
A Blog is Just A Web Site
Todd makes some great points here. I hate the term blog and really feel the same as he does. I’ve tried to stop using the word blog but it’s become such a habit…
Site Link: A Blog is Just A Web Site
Kinja
It’s actually a pretty cool new way to view your syndicated content. I could see many non-blog-type people finding this very useful.
Site Link: Kinja
Why Content Management Fails
Jeff Veen on a subject I talk quite a bit about. He makes some excellent points. Give this a read.
Site Link: Why Content Management Fails
The Truly Virtual Office
Jay talks about a very appealing way of working. I wonder if the hospital would go for something like this?
Site Link: The Truly Virtual Office
PHP for Designers
A very easy introduction to PHP for the aesthetically inclined. By Matt Mullenweg.
Site Link: PHP for Designers
Zeldman Responds to CSS and Standards Angst
I sure wish I could comment on Zeldman’s posts. He makes some good points and this should cause a bit of a ruckus.
Site Link: Zeldman Responds to CSS and Standards Angst
Veen on Social Software
There are some very good ideas here.
Site Link: Veen on Social Software
Are Web Companies Tech or Media?
Anil brings up an iteresting topic. A good discussion will follow I’m sure.
Site Link: Are Web Companies Tech or Media?
Form Layout Templates! Yes!
This is VERY useful. We all know how much of a pain in the ass forms can be to code. I was thinking just the other day that I wish I had time to code up and share some templates. Well, Cameron (thank God!) beat me to it.
Site Link: Form Layout Templates! Yes!
Even Zeldman Has Browser Issues
I guess this shouldn’t be too much of a surprise.
Site Link: Even Zeldman Has Browser Issues
TypeKey
This sounds very interesting. Considering that comment spam is still coming through, and the fact that most of my good comments come from folks who will probably have no problem with this, expect to see this here soon.
Doug Bowman Interview
A very informative interview with Doug Bowman.
Site Link: Doug Bowman Interview
Just Plain Disgusting
I don’t post much when it comes to social and political issues, but this is too much. Rhea County should be ashamed.
Site Link: Just Plain Disgusting
Blogging For Business Notes
Ste has written up a very nice summary of the Blogging For Business panel.
Site Link: Blogging For Business Notes
Code Is Food
Matt boycotts Lockergnome.
Site Link: Code Is Food
Crazy Drunk Guy
This is very strange. Interesting if nothing else.
Site Link: Crazy Drunk Guy
Web Standards Solutions: The Markup and Style Handbook
This is great news! I’m sure this will be a very easy to follow and useful resource for anyone working with Web standards. Nice work Dan!
Site Link: Web Standards Solutions: The Markup and Style Handbook
PGA.com WSA Site of The Month
What can I say? This wasn’t much of a surprise.
Site Link: PGA.com WSA Site of The Month
Jason Santa Maria
A very nice personal site with interesting entries and a very slick design.
Site Link: Jason Santa Maria
Is This What SXSW Will Be Like?
Sounds like a blast! Then again — I don’t live there and I’ve always liked my party over the top and out of control.
Site Link: Is This What SXSW Will Be Like?
Casshern Trailer
Watch this now.
Site Link: Casshern Trailer
Cloud King
The brainchild of Tim Murtaugh, Cloud King is a very nice online art gallery.
Site Link: Cloud King
CSS Sprites
An interesting technique.
Site Link: CSS Sprites
Technicolor
A really nifty color picker experiment for The Man In Blue. I can see this being pretty damn useful.
Site Link: Technicolor
XPLANE: Problem Clients
Haven’t had to many of these lately, thank goodness! But I’ve had my share in the past.
Site Link: XPLANE: Problem Clients
10 Web Usability Tips
A quick list of tips on Web usability.
Site Link: 10 Web Usability Tips
Words of Wisdom
I was just getting ready to write up an entry about how hard it can be to deal with a week when your Monday starts off bad when I came across this great discussion over at Speak Up.
Site Link: Words of Wisdom
Design Matters
Andrei clears up some very muddy waters in this must read about why design is important.
Site Link: Design Matters
Side-stepping Internet Explorer
A nice little list of tips and tricks to help IE play nice.
Site Link: Side-stepping Internet Explorer
University of Florida
Great blend of Web standards, content, design, architecture and Flash. You can tell a lot of work went into this one and it’s refreshing to say the least.
Site Link: University of Florida
Max Design on Web Standards Benefits
Great overview on why Web standards are good for everyone.
Site Link: Max Design on Web Standards Benefits
More On Respect For The Web
Jarrod has a great follow up to my post. Not only do others need to respect the Web and how it’s built, the people building it need to do this as well and take those next steps into moving the medium forward. Great post.
Site Link: More On Respect For The Web
A List Apart #171
Great articles this time from Joshua Porter and Nick Usborne.
Site Link: A List Apart #171
The Drop Shadow League
I knew drop shadows were back in.
Site Link: The Drop Shadow League
WDDG
Terrific to see a classic old school design shop going with Web standards.
Site Link: WDDG
1 Comments | http://www.weeklystandards.com/archives/2004/02/16/index.php
Web Standards Awards
A beautiful site showcasing the best in standard compliant design.
Site Link: Web Standards Awards
0 Comments | http://www.andybudd.com/blog/archives/000154.html
World's First HCI Rap
A classic from OK/Cancel.
Site Link: World's First HCI Rap
Branding Firefox
Jon Hicks talks about an exciting project for Mozilla.
Site Link: Branding Firefox
Ad-supported RSS
Is this the next big thing?? Interesting if nothing else.
Site Link: Ad-supported RSS
MT/PHP Powered Portfolio
Great tutorial from Jon Hicks. I love his attention to detail here and it makes me realize I have some work to do.
Site Link: MT/PHP Powered Portfolio
PGA Merchandise Show Flash App
Todd explains a very interesting use of Flash. Brilliant work.
Site Link: PGA Merchandise Show Flash App
Design In-Flight
PDF Design Magazine from Andy Arikawa. Great idea.
Site Link: Design In-Flight
0 Comments | http://www.modulo26.net/daily/013004.php
SSCrabble
A fully functional XHTML + CSS based solitaire Scrabble game. From The Man in Blue.
Site Link: SSCrabble
0 Comments | http://www.themaninblue.com/writing/perspective/2004/01/27/
Designologue
It’s like mass Photoshop tennis, but different. Very fun. Via Sidesh0w.
Site Link: Designologue
0 Comments | http://www.sidesh0w.com/weblog/2004/01/30/digging_designologue.html
Max Design on Definition Lists
Short yet informative article about the sticky definition list with great examples.
Site Link: Max Design on Definition Lists
Design Principles
A nicely designed resource from reh3.
Site Link: Design Principles
Carl de Keyzer Photography
A very cool Flash portfolio showcasing some really great work. And it has an intro that actually adds value!
Site Link: Carl de Keyzer Photography
Words Come Before Looks In Web Design?
Gerry makes some good, if biased points. However he is generalizing much to much. His points are true for some sites, not true for others. It comes down to audience and goals.
Site Link: Words Come Before Looks In Web Design?
Ephemera
Gorgeous site. Gorgeous Photos.
Site Link: Ephemera
Web Designer, Heal Thy Self
Yet another great post from Andy Budd. His veiws on Web design are very much in line with my own and I like the way he’s able to articulate the rather complex grey areas Web designers deal with.
Site Link: Web Designer, Heal Thy Self
iTunes Music Store RSS Generator
For all you folks who use newsreaders, this is a pretty cool way to keep up on new releases and such. I wonder if Amazon has one of these? If not they should. Via What Do I Know.
Site Link: iTunes Music Store RSS Generator
Dave Shea Interview
From Digital Web, an interview with the curator of the CSS Zen Garden. Worth a read for sure.
Site Link: Dave Shea Interview
The Business Case for Web Accessibility
Andy has had some really great articles of late.
Site Link: The Business Case for Web Accessibility
Great Looking Bad Web Design
It might sound a bit cryptic, but the title says it all.
Site Link: Great Looking Bad Web Design
Never Let An Ad Agency Do Your Web Site
Gerry McGovern tells it like it is. I’ve got first hand experience on serveral occasions that can back this up.
Site Link: Never Let An Ad Agency Do Your Web Site
A Modest Browser Proposal
Tristan Louis suggests the IE team switch to Mozilla. I’m not sure about modest, but it’s an interesting idea.
Site Link: A Modest Browser Proposal
InXile's The Bard's Tale
Mouse around the Flash movie here for some good clean humor. Oh, and yeah, I loved Brian Fargo’s game when I was younger so I’m really looking forwad to it also.
Site Link: InXile's The Bard's Tale
Webspiffy Redesigns GigaOm
Mike offers up yet another new and interesting take on the traditional blog format. Worth a look.
Site Link: Webspiffy Redesigns GigaOm
The Goal of Interface Design
Andrei from Design by Fire points out a Tufte gem.
Site Link: The Goal of Interface Design
2004 Weblog Awards
They’re back! Head over and make your nominations!
Site Link: 2004 Weblog Awards
UMD Web Design References
Nice, deep and broad directory of Web Design resources.
Site Link: UMD Web Design References
Richard Saul Wurman Interview
Interviewed by Dirk Knemeyer for InfoDesign. If you are serious about Web design, information architecture or just making information easier to understand and deal with — do yourself a favor and read this.
Site Link: Richard Saul Wurman Interview
NBA Blog Squad
Blogs are everywhere. Hey, if anyone from nba.com is reading this and you need a fan blog, count me in!
Site Link: NBA Blog Squad
Craig Saila's 2003 Review
Good recap of the Web’s past year.
Site Link: Craig Saila's 2003 Review
2003 Web Design Trend Recap
A very nice list of all the latest fashion trends in Web design from the last year.
Site Link: 2003 Web Design Trend Recap
Daily Flight Year In Review
Nice idea. Andy’s made a PDF of all of his writings (which are entertaining and insightful) from the past year.
Site Link: Daily Flight Year In Review
Liquid Layouts Made Easy
Another great tutorial by Max Design.
Site Link: Liquid Layouts Made Easy
Cre8d Blog Design Gallery
Viewing all these makes me really want to redesign.
Site Link: Cre8d Blog Design Gallery
Kottke User Survey
I’m not the only one who wants to ping my readers. Props to Kottke for taking time out to see how his users liked the changes he made.
Site Link: Kottke User Survey
Top 10 Design Mistakes of 2003
Some of my own observations made this list. Does that make me a semi-guru?
Site Link: Top 10 Design Mistakes of 2003
The Letter C is 99% Bad!
Who knew? Jakob did! Via Mezzoblue.
Site Link: The Letter C is 99% Bad!
Web Standards For Business
A very good high-level overview of the benefits of Web standards. Send this to your stakeholders.
Site Link: Web Standards For Business
Enhancing Structural Markup with JavaScript
By Simon Willison. A great, and very practical, article on using JavaScript with well structured markup. Good read.
Site Link: Enhancing Structural Markup with JavaScript
Heather Champ Print Club
Oh, sign me up.
Site Link: Heather Champ Print Club
Congrats To The Meyers!
Say hello to Carolyn Maxwell Meyer! Eric is one of the few online people I’ve actually met (briefly) in person. He’s a really nice guy and I’m very happy for him. His daughter is a lucky little girl!
Site Link: Congrats To The Meyers!
WaSP Interview With Todd Dominey
A great interview with a great Web designer. It’s conducted by Dave Shea and covers the wonderful PGA.com site.
Site Link: WaSP Interview With Todd Dominey
Don't Design. Hypnotize!
Count me in! Sure sounds easier than what I do.
Site Link: Don't Design. Hypnotize!
Web Globalization On A Local Budget
By Ken Westin. There are some very good insights as well as some practical tips on Web globalization in here.
Site Link: Web Globalization On A Local Budget
The Importance of Good Web Copy
Here! Here! I couldn’t agree more.
Site Link: The Importance of Good Web Copy
Tableless Design = Lack Of Show?
Oh boy, here we go again.
Site Link: Tableless Design = Lack Of Show?
Hire Dave Shea
Dave Shea is looking for a job in Vancouver BC. He’s got the skills, a passion for Web design and a great work ethic. I know I’d love him on my team.
Site Link: Hire Dave Shea
Bad HTML Tags
Some good insight to some bad tags.
Site Link: Bad HTML Tags
Selectutorial
Yet another great CSS Tutorial.
Site Link: Selectutorial
Get Neutered -- It Didn't Hurt Clay Aiken
This is some funny poop.
Site Link: Get Neutered -- It Didn't Hurt Clay Aiken
Hellboy Trailer
I have to say I was pretty skeptical. This is a great comic that I’m just not sure translates well to film, but it looks pretty damn good.
Site Link: Hellboy Trailer
Seahawks Got Screwed
Well, it’s official (pun intended) the ‘hawks got screwed. I’ve seen some bad calls but the end of this game was the worst. There were numerous mistakes and they would have ended the game if called properly. Hopefully it doesn’t derail their season.
Site Link: Seahawks Got Screwed
Anil Dash's Halalapalooza
A very keen observation on one way the Web reflects everyday life. It’s sad, but often very true. Via Mezzoblue.
Site Link: Anil Dash's Halalapalooza
Once Upon A Forest
Maruto’s back! Great art and Flash work from Josh Davis.
Site Link: Once Upon A Forest
Looks Kind Of Familiar
Borrows heavily? Yeah I’d say so. Frankly — I like it!
Site Link: Looks Kind Of Familiar
Kottke On Blog Content and Layout
I find what he’s doing interesting, as I’ve had similar issues with this site. He’s come up with a bit of a different approach (in method) to mine. I can’t help but wonder if a new version of Movable Type will sort some of this out.
Site Link: Kottke On Blog Content and Layout
WASP Interview with Dan Cederholm
Very good interview with a talented guy.
Site Link: WASP Interview with Dan Cederholm
Dave's CSS Best Practices
More CSS stuff to add to your information overload.
Site Link: Dave's CSS Best Practices
Pilgrim on Spam
Mark Pilgrim’s pessimistic view on spam. Very sad, but probably true, makes me wonder sometimes why I bother trying to make the Web a better place when most everything good on the Web eventually gets fucked up by spam.
Site Link: Pilgrim on Spam
Guinness IS Good For You!
Thank God!
Site Link: Guinness IS Good For You!
ReUSEIT Winners Announced
Congrats to Mike Pick (his was my fav) and all the other winners.
Site Link: ReUSEIT Winners Announced
User Interface Design for Web Applications
A great introductory article on Web application design from Jean Tillman.
Site Link: User Interface Design for Web Applications
Safari CSS Hacks
I’m not a big fan of css hacks myself and try to avoid them like the plague, but it is helpful to know about them, just in case.
Site Link: Safari CSS Hacks
ColorMatch Remix
A cool “remake” of the old, and very useful, ColorMatch.
Site Link: ColorMatch Remix
Kopfblog
Great looking site with a familiar background. The designer was cool enough to ask permission also.
Site Link: Kopfblog
Nick Usborne on Content
We already know content is king (right?) but this is some entertaining stuff.
Site Link: Nick Usborne on Content
Keep CSS Simple
Good advice from PPK.
Site Link: Keep CSS Simple
Rich Internet Applications - An Intro
Mike Burrows gives us a view into RIAs and Macromedia MX.
Site Link: Rich Internet Applications - An Intro
CSS Vault
Another addition to the realm of great CSS resources.
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