Remember what was said about a work-in-progress? Certainly you didn’t think Stopdesign could be left stripped of proper attire for long? Phase II is already well underway…
The subject is covered frequently in the blogosphere. It’s nothing new for many of you. I’ve been bitten by Stopdesign’s Google page rank for specific search queries several times. I just noticed the most recent instance. What happens when Google gives a particular page too high a page rank?
Ever wanted to ditch what you’ve got and start over? I sure have. I’ve been wanting to completely wipe the style sheets clean for this site and start over with a blank slate. Finally jumped off the cliff. Wonder if anyone saw me do it. And if they did, will they understand why?
When creating web comps, it’s not uncommon to underline some of the links on the page. Despite the fact that users have been asking how to underline text in Illustrator for several versions now, Adobe somehow manages to exclude this feature in each new release of the software. Here’s how to work around that limitation.
This year is certainly my “coming out of the office” year in terms of public speaking. With three events down, and four more on the schedule so far, the year holds lots of opportunities to meet new people.
This must be the week — if not the day — to launch new designs of products and services under new ownership. Good friend, and former colleague at Wired, Stephen Blake played a large role in today’s launch of the new CNET-owned mp3.com redesign. XHTML, CSS, Sliding Doors, and rounded corners… oh my.
For those of us involved in the project, we’ve been waiting months for this day to come. At long last, I’m proud to announce the launch of a project representing the latest collaboration between Stopdesign and Adaptive Path: the redesign of Blogger.com. Congratulations to the entire Blogger team on completing hundreds of hours, and expending tremendous effort to fit so much into this launch. This is Blogger’s first major overhaul since getting acquired by Google in February 2003, and it’s a biggie.
As we approach the 6-year anniversary of the original CSS2 Specification that reached W3C Recommendation status on 12 May 1998, and as the major undertaking of CSS 2.1 rapidly nears Proposed Recommendation status, John Allsopp writes a very appropriately-timed post.
If you followed my recent mention of the installed wifi at SBC Park, you’ll also be interested in Michael Myser’s interview with Bill Schlough (the Giants’ Chief Information Officer) just published at Wired News.
Benny Evangelista writes an interesting article for the SF Chronicle on the recently installed wifi at SBC Park. I read about the new wifi several weeks ago before opening day, but this is the first I’ve seen public mention about it in local media. My reaction is positive, although I certainly see the stigma attached to opening up a laptop at a sports event…
In 2003, I finally switched back to Mac, and as such, some of my interests naturally gravitate to apps, utilities, tips, and the experience to be had with Apple products.
Entries related to the powerful presentation language (Cascading Style Sheets) which, I believe, every designer and developer should learn as soon as possible. It’s just that cool.
My chosen profession and passion. The root of many thoughts and things which occupy my time. A broad term with new definitions appended every day, although I tend to focus on the aesthetic of visual design.
To quote Merriam-Webster: something of no lasting significance; collectibles (as posters, broadsides, and tickets) not intended to have lasting value. The same can probably be said of these entries.
The pertinent 411, back story, and/or rationalle for why you and I might want to attend an upcoming workshop, conference, gallery opening, or casual gathering. May also cover said events in the past tense.
Entries which expound on the trial-and-errors, tests, and other harebrained ideas which fill my “Experiments” section. May also cover third-party trials and adventures.
A sense of time and place, with an emphasis on the latter. Cafes, museums, parks, and restaurants, in cities and towns near and far. Possibly accompanied by visuals to prove my presence in a specific location.
All that’s fit to print, or at least, display on screen. Generally design or web related, but could also be news bytes I find interesting, or anything which directly affects my life or the lives of my friends and family.
A glimpse into the life of a designer, thinker, and world problem solver. Reality TV without the annoying vote at the end of the show. And without the TV.
Computers, handhelds, electronic gadgets, and the software which connects them all. I’m an early adopter, which means I often end up paying the price, in more than one way.
All things great and small which get created somewhere in the ether, travel to you through fiber optic cables and radio waves, and magically reassemble as a series of pixels representing text, images, and interaction controls.
From August 1996 through November 2002, I explored and collaborated with some of the most brilliant innovators on the Web at HotWired, which became Wired Digital, then Lycos, then Terra Lycos. Many entries here detail the process behind my swan song redesign of Wired News completed in 2002, just before leaving the company.
Beyond the writing of this log, I sometimes venture out and tackle longer articles, essays, and tutorials. This spot usually serves as their introduction to the world.
