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05/04/2013 3 Comments
found via this tweet, thanks @StuRobson :)
iconifier.net < generates .ico and relevant iOS/Metro images
— Stuart Robson (@StuRobson) April 5, 2013
A handy tool for creating your favicons :)
And let’s not forget about Windows8 – thanks to Mark for this link about building your custom tile icon for the Windows8 Start Screen:
buildmypinnedsite.com
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22/03/2013 No Comments
Have a look at this course on Chrome dev tools from Code School ~ lots of useful tips and tricks to learn :)
20/12/2012 3 Comments
Let’s get serious :) and get started on getting our websites to display well in all browsers :)
This will now need to become part of your workflow for any web project ~ be clear about your target group and their browser choices; always test and tweak your sites until you know that all required browsers have been considered and planned for.
This can be quite tricky initially but by working together – you will all soon be up and running ;) From now on, you should upload your work for testing and get involved on the forum. Post your link for testing – and let’s all work together to test our sites and share ideas for solutions and fixes ~ team work rocks \m/
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15/10/2012 Comments Off
Ryan Olson runs through some essential add-ons for web designers and developers
The Chrome ecosystem is full of great extensions. While Chrome Dev Tools can accomplish much of what you may look for in extensions, here we’re going to walk through several designed to augment the functionality of the Chrome Dev Tools and point you in the direction of some of the most useful add-ons for developers and designers to help you streamline your workflow.
21/09/2012 Comments Off
Just to keep you busy and practising ~ your homework for next week is to work on a new and refined version of your fairy tale mini site:
05/09/2012 Comments Off
Whether you are an experienced designer already or just starting ~ you'll need to have the right tools for the job :) So here's a quick look at a few options:
Nothing will ever beat pen & paper :)
No matter how good your drawing skills are right now - you will soon find that your sketchbook is your best friend, especially during the early stages of any project: brain storming, idea generation, planning - playing & doodling.
Your sketchbook will always be the perfect place to pour out what's on your mind, wherever your creativity might take you. I would strongly recommend that you get yourself a good sketchbook, whichever kind you prefer. You will soon be filling those blank pages :)
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