Author Archives: mindvamp
Countin Coffee
Happy Monday Morning, my little monsters! I would say ‘Happy Holiday Morning’ if in fact I got today off… but… I don’t have the day off… rather, I find myself swilling coffee like it is going out of style. Here’s to … Continue reading
Logo Love
While I have enjoyed most every aspect of visual design that I have encountered over the years, there is – has always been in fact – one genre that holds my heartstrings tighter than the rest; logo development. I suppose … Continue reading
Web Tool Wonders
While life without the following web development tools can most certainly continue, there are those who would ask simply, “why?” With powerful (and FREE) tools in immediate reach, why would anyone in their right mind eschew such assistance, opting rather … Continue reading
Professor Baseball and the Twisted Daydreams
I have nothing to write about today… or at least didn’t until I sat down and opened my text editor. To be fair, I still don’t have anything to write about… but I am practicing a “brainstorm-babble”… a technique that … Continue reading
Destination: Inspiration
One of the bigger challenges in web and graphic design is that of inspiration; specifically how to keep the tanks full and the tap ready to flow on demand…. not an easy task to say the least. In an effort … Continue reading
A Decade of Design: How Time Flies
Being the nostalgic sort, I somehow found myself reflecting back on web design of the past, and how it has evolved in the past decade or so. I began digging up and dusting off memories of image map mayhem, nested … Continue reading
More Fun Freebies
The title says it all really… 21 Free Textures… 15 Beautiful and Useful PSD Files… 30 Free Professional UI PSD Files… 19 Top Fonts in 19 Top Combinations… Website Speed Tools… 50 Inspiring Desktop Wallpapers… Happy Hunting! -b
Responsive Design: More Accessible Access?
With the steady influx of “smart” devices on the market, people are able to access the Internet anytime, from any place. Tablets, pads, and smart phones now enable users to connect at-will for a drive down the Information Superhighway, and … Continue reading
2012: A Year in PREview
Saying goodbye to 2011 could be – for some – a bittersweet affair. I however, find myself looking forward to 2012 with 100% of my soul. That certain “fresh start” sentiment (albeit replete with cliches) has taken hold within me, … Continue reading
Contemplating Color: A Design Cheat-Sheet
Color selection and usage mark the keystones of any design. The visual harmony and general “feeling” prompted in the user can either be successful – or fail completely – depending largely on which colors are used where. Following is an … Continue reading
