I love movies. There's nothing better than experiencing a movie that drops your jaw or makes you go quiet for a minute, contemplating what you just witnessed. This can happen when the story takes a turn you never saw coming. The end of the Sixth Sense or when Brad Pitt finds out what's in the box at the end … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Website Respond to Different Mobile Devices
December 5, 2011 by
In the television show The Wire, one of the major problems the Barksdale organization faced was identifying and punishing thieves. Early in season one, the character Stringer Bell approached one of his lieutenants (D'Angelo Barksdale), telling him that they had a snitch tipping off their stick-up … [Read more...]
Mobile Responsive Design: The Flexible Grid
November 29, 2011 by
I know I'm a little late to the game, but I've recently started watching The Wire. I'm into season three now and just watched episode four titled "Hamsterdam." In that episode Major Colvin is faced with the task of reducing violent crime in populated neighborhoods. Knowing he has limited manpower and … [Read more...]
15 Amazing Winter-Inspired Color Palettes
November 28, 2011 by
Click image to see hexcode values for each color palette. (view entire gallery) 1. Bells of Blue 2. Childhood 3. Christmas Eve 4. Colorado Skies 5. Evergreen 6. Fireplace 7. Gingerbread 8. Hot Chocolate 9. Icicles 10. Joy to the World 11. … [Read more...]
The Secret to Confidence with Color Design
November 4, 2011 by
I love to go on dates with my wife, but but there is one moment I detest. It's the moment I've chosen a pant and shirt combination and she's ready to see me for the first time. As I walk up the stairs - or as I call it, "the climb of shame", I always pause in front of our bedroom door and take a deep … [Read more...]
Using Textures to Enhance Your Design
October 27, 2011 by
There is no more frightening combination of words that could be uttered to a designer: Make it pop. Most people know when something is beautiful because there is an inherent sense of order and design that is hard wired into us. Yet those same people have a very hard time quantifying what exactly makes … [Read more...]