Archive for the ‘Design’ Category

Progressive Enhancement Techniques 1: the HTML

Progressive Enhancement Techniques 1: the HTML

In my earlier articles, we discussed progressive enhancement and why it’s generally a better choice than graceful degradation . ...

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CSS Frameworks and Semantic Class Names

CSS Frameworks and Semantic Class Names

One of the most common complaints about CSS frameworks like Blueprint , YUI Grids , and 960.gs is that they require designers to dirty their fingers by adding presentational class names to their HTML documents, like so: <div class="span-9...

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How to Get a Google API Key

How to Get a Google API Key

To fully take advantage of Google maps and to integrate it into a blog or website, you’ll have to sign up to receive a Google API Key . This allows you to insert Google maps into your own web...

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Zoom Zoom Zoom: The Better Way to Multitask

Zoom Zoom Zoom: The Better Way to Multitask

I came across this article on Inc.com, “ Do You Zoom? ...

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Design a Vintage Radio Icon in Photoshop

Design a Vintage Radio Icon in Photoshop

In this Photoshop Tutorial, you’ll learn how to design an old vintage radio using simple shapes, gradients, patterns and textures. ...

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12 APIs For Creating The Next Big Mashup

12 APIs For Creating The Next Big Mashup

Application programming interfaces, better known as APIs, allow you to do an amazing amount of things with the data provided by some of the biggest names on the Web. ...

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Take the SitePoint Reader Survey and Win One of Four Cool Prizes!

Take the SitePoint Reader Survey and Win One of Four Cool Prizes!

We at SitePoint HQ want your input on how we can improve sitepoint.com—and we’re prepared to bribe you with a bunch of great prizes (each to the value of approximately US $1,000) to get it! Read below to learn...

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22 Halloween Photoshop Brushes, Vectors & Fonts

22 Halloween Photoshop Brushes, Vectors & Fonts

It’s not quite Halloween yet, but hey, you might need a little bit of time to dress up your site for the big night. ...

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Microsoft Release Free Anti-Virus Package

Microsoft Release Free Anti-Virus Package

Anti-virus software is a necessity for all Windows users. If you believe the scary advertising campaigns, all sorts of nastiness will occur the second you switch on your PC...

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Making A Clipping Mask With Text In Photoshop

Making A Clipping Mask With Text In Photoshop

A clipping mask is created in Photoshop when you use the content of one layer to mask the layers above it. You are basically clipping around the artwork to fit to the shape of the object on the layer....

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