HTML5 uses tags and other bits of code that may not be recognized by older browsers. It’s always good as a designer to make sure that you are working in the most recent version of HTML so that your pages aren’t outdated at the outset or don’t become outdated very quickly. However, you do have to be […]
Using Inspect Element in Safari
Most browsers have a special built-in tool for web designers and developers to use to help troubleshoot code. It’s a panel that reveals the live HTML, CSS, and any other code (like JavaScript) that is used to create a web page. Designers and developers can use this panel to figure out exactly what HTML was […]
Vector Homebrew Icon Set
Love beer? Love homebrewing? We do too! In honor of great beer and good fun, I’ve created a set of vector icons celebrating homebrewed beer and the process of creating it. I’ve decided to make this set available for purchase. Five bucks will get you the full set including both ready to use and fully editable […]
Installing Notepad++, an Open-Source Windows Code Editor
The best thing about web design, at least in my humble opinion, is that unlike other design ventures, you don’t need to purchase expensive software to create it. All you really need is a simple code editor which is basically just a text editor on steroids. There are many options out there that are open-source (free […]
Wireframe Tools for Mobile Devices
For each new web or app project I begin by making lists, writing, and drawing. I start by quickly sketching out as many different ideas as I can. Once I’ve exhausted every possibility I can think of, I choose the best of those ideas and start fleshing out those ideas into tight plans for how […]
Setting Up Dreamweaver CC for Clean and Simple Coding
For those of you who subscribe to Adobe’s Creative Cloud, you may want to use Dreamweaver as your code editing tool and that’s cool. Dreamweaver can be a great tool to use especially if you are already familiar with other Adobe products and are used to the Adobe interface. However, Dreamweaver right out of the […]