Brand consistency
2010 June 21
One of the things I pride myself on is consistency. At work our clients start off with what we call a Default Design, a collection of carefully crafted templates and stylesheets which they can then bend to fit whatever needs they have. One of the hallmarks of the Default Design is its consistent markup and interface.
Design reset
2010 April 08
It's pretty clear this new fangled iPad is a reset in personal computing. I really hope this "reset" echoes throughout the web design community. The best example I've seen is from the New York Times.
What's next
2008 December 13
Does it make sense to reinvent the wheel every time we sit down to a new project? No. My work echoes my past and I stand by it. Some say, "that looks like Readernaut" or "that looks like Playground Blues" and I say yes, they are me.
Trials of the I-70 commute
2007 October 15
A while ago I began working back in the big city while remaining in modest Lawrence. This required a 40 min. x 2 drive into the sun five days a week. It wasn't so bad at first, but the race through traffic and mass of incandescent gas started taking its toll.
A look back
2006 December 31
Two thousand six was full of spontaneous moments with great friends and coworkers. It also had some noteworthy, personal milestones that I thought I'd highlight before the clock strikes twelve.
A Bittersweet Farewell
2006 July 13
You probably haven't noticed but the past month has been particularly challenging for me. If you're a close friend then it was probably apparent in the way I cheaply disguise my emotions.