Web Design Projects Gone Wild: The Importance of Project Definition

Yesterday I had lunch with one of my best friends and all around stand-up guy, who also happens to be a web designer.  Like the complete geeks that we are, we spent the entire lunch discussing web design, a possible JV project, common pain points etc., but most of the...

5 Web Development Traps to Avoid

There are two ways to learn any skill. One is by experience and the other is by being taught from someone who already has that experience. As with any skill, there are common web design mistakes that nearly everyone makes early on. Here, I want to guide you through...

Epic Post on How To Conquer Coding Frustration

Learning to code can be maddening.  A simple typo can first have you pulling out your hair, then questioning your career choices and eventually it might leave you questioning your own sanity. Learning to conquer this frustration and persist through troublesome errors...
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2 Deaths I am Thankful For This Year

2 Deaths I am Thankful For This Year

‘Tis the season to count our blessings. Here in the US, tomorrow is a national day of Thanksgiving. This year there are 2 deaths that I am very thankful for this holiday season. Yes, you heard me right. I know that is rather dark, but I think you will agree. The first...

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Design Theory: Basic Principles of Page Organization

Design Theory: Basic Principles of Page Organization

By mastering the rules below, you can create more effective web pages that are more helpful to visitors, keep them around longer, and increase conversions -- which ultimately is what it is all about, right? One of the primary jobs of a designer is to create an...

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Unleash Your Creativity and Find Purpose

Unleash Your Creativity and Find Purpose

In my last post I explained intrinsic motivation and how important it is to creativity as discussed in  Daniel H. Pink’s book  Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. Intrinsic motivation is based on the idea that the challenge in itself is the best form...

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What Truly Motivates Us

What Truly Motivates Us

We all have the innate desire built into each of us to create things, to invent, bring order to chaos, to make something beautiful.  Meeting this desire in ourselves can be a great source of self-fulfillment and satisfaction.  This is why consumerism will never bring...

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The First Priority of Every Web Designer!

The First Priority of Every Web Designer!

Here is what most web designers think their first priorities are. 1. Having a kick-butt computer 2. Having every possible graphic and web development program 3. Creating THE best portfolio ever 4. Getting lots of traffic to their website 5. Setting up a good office...

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