Re-design Step 1: Specify Requirements Jan 14. 053
So, I’m doing a live re-design. But… before I ditch my CSS and start fiddling with the page markup I want to take stock of what’s here and decide what will stay, and what will go. At present the site is split into three primary sections; ‘blog’, ‘source’ and ‘bio’, each of which contain sub sections:
- home
- blog (latest)
- archive
- feeds
- source (overview)
- dreamweaver extensions
- fireworks extensions (and source FLAs)
- flash extensions
- store (?)
- bio (overview)
- curriculum vitae
- contact
I’m keen to follow the ‘KISS’ approach for this re-design so it’s out with anything no one ever looks at and time to focus on the worthwhile bits.
Here’s what the revised structure might look like:
- home (main blog content)
- blog (archived by month and category)
- source (?)
- bio (overview)
- curriculum vitae
- contact
So, I’m pretty clear regarding the blog and bio sections, ‘bio’ will remain pretty much as is, ‘blog’ will be simplified to make finding what you’re after easier and quicker, but ‘source’… I have no idea… does anyone use this stuff? Let me know what you think.
Mac mini & iPod shuffle, most affordable ever Jan 12. 050
Apple announced two ‘amazing’ new products at Macworld today! They never cease to amaze, although I still reserve judgement on the nasty iMac.
First up is the Mac mini. It’s a Mac, but it’s mini. Basically it’s a miniture Mac base unit. So… if you already have a PC with USB keyboard, mouse and DVI or VGA monitor, then you’ve got everything you need to get started. It starts at just �339! Flog a few more bits on eBay and I could be on my way to my first Mac.
Next up is the iPod shuffle, although I reckon a Capcom Streetfighter inspired tag of ‘Super iPod mini’ woulda worked just as well, then the 1Gb model coulda been called the ‘Super iPod mini turbo edition’.
The iPod shuffle does away with all the cleverness and keeps things simple. You load your tracks, it shuffles them. Not entirely sure how that might work out but it could be kinda cool I think, and for only �69 I could well bring myself to snap one up as soon as just for the hell of it. :)
Senior Graphic Designer Required… (Berkshire, UK) Nov 12. 040
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Mirashade is a progressive creative agency founded in 1994 specialising in Branding, Moving Image and New Media.
We�re looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to join our skilled design team.
We want someone creative who enjoys problem solving, accepts constructive criticism and has the initiative to use free time in a constructive manner to further our own brand.
You should be a good lateral thinker, able to work with others to deliver unique and exciting concepts transcending a diverse range of mediums.
If you’re interested, and you’re available to work at the Mirashade studio in Reading, Berkshire, UK… check out the Mirashade site.
Fireworks gives Samuel warm fuzzies Sep 28. 040
Samuel Wan has posted some nice words regarding Fireworks as a UI sketching tool.
Mozilla Redesign Sep 01. 044
The Redesigned Mozilla site which was developed by silverorange went live yesterday.
Simple, clean and fresh.