31
May
2008
At first thought it might seem like a strange concept to name galleries that showcase exceptional website designs after a computer style sheet language, but once you understand how CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) revolutionized website design it makes perfect sense. CSS has simplified the creation of great and consistent-looking websites by separating the content from the way it is presented. CSS galleries are awesome sources for inspiration when creating a new website or blog, and if you make it a habit to follow the featured websites in the CSS galleries you can easily spot new trends, and maybe even tell what the next big thing is.
26
May
2008
Here is a tutorial with a few steps on how to create the denim texture that you would find on your favorite pair of jeans. The tutorial was created using Photoshop CS3 but I would guess that older versions of Photoshop can be used. Since some of the filters I used are of a random nature, you might have to adjust the settings somewhat to get the desired result. Furthermore, if you prefer darker or lighter denim or want your denim saturated with blue you might want to make changes to the Gradient Map. The font used in the above image is Kingthings Xstitch.
10
May
2008
I have been a big fan of Smashing Magazine ever since I discovered the website a year ago, for that reason I was really surprised to notice that my little blog was featured in one of their articles; and I have not even promoted my website. The article in question is titled Now More Than Ever: 50 More Excellent Blog Designs and it features, you guessed it, fifty awesome blog designs from all over the web. These blog designs were chosen because they clearly reflect the personalities of the designers. I am really honored to be included among all the great work; it gives me confidence to maybe even participate in Smashing Magazine’s monthly Desktop Wallpaper Calendar features.
05
May
2008
I am an avid reader of books and if I kept all the books I read my bookshelves would be overflowing. But I have found a simple solution to this problem: internet book trading websites. You can easily get rid of books you no longer wish to keep while at the same time receive books that you have not yet read. Your only cost is the price of postage when you send away your books. What these sites have in common is that you set up an inventory where you list all of books that you want to give away, and when a book is requested you get one credit that you can use towards books that you have on your wish list. I am a member of two book swapping sites that slightly differ how they operate: BookMooch.com and PaperbackSwap.com.
