LearningIsFun

Pixel Perfect

graphixboy — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:05:11 +0000

Here are 7 great tips about what goes into great web design. http://wefunction.com/2009/04/quality-within-web-design/

1. Spacing
2. Pixel Perfect Detail
3. Typography
4. Organization of Elements
5. Restraint & Subtlety
6. Using Color
7. Do Something New

have more? Leave em in the comments.

Actionscript Lecture Notes

graphixboy — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:52:43 +0000

Here’s the Keynote from the “What Is Actionscript” Lecture feel free to grab the pdf from http://www.whenimnotsleeping.com/lab707/WhatIsAS2.pdf

CS3 Video Tutorials

graphixboy — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 03:45:08 +0000

Seems that Adobe has managed to keep the CS3 video workshop alive even after the release of CS4. Here’s the link.

Flash 2 Projects

graphixboy — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:56:15 +0000

Take a look at the cool ideas from Flash 2

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One Question:Many Answers

graphixboy — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:50:54 +0000

Whats the most important thing I would tell a design student? Always always come to class on time, sit in the front row, do your homework… Just kidding. Here’s a great post by Brian Yerkes about the “Most important thing I would tell a design student“. This is a pretty valuable list for anyone just starting out in the field.

OBEY

graphixboy — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:00:14 +0000

I know we have a lot of Shepard Fairey fans around here so I thought people might want to check out this interview covering his art, design, life…

Make it Shiny

graphixboy — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:28:23 +0000

We all know that sometimes the very best ideas can be overlooked in favor of something thats much prettier, but lacks depth. So now you’ve got a great idea, but maybe you could use a little help with the polish. Here’s a round up of tutorial sites on various topics that I find extremely useful when I want to make things look slick.

Tutorial websites (photoshop, illustrator, flash, more):

Mac FTP Apps

graphixboy — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:52:52 +0000

Ok so its time to get your project online. Step 1: Find some FTP software so you can upload your files to the server. Here are a few favorites

After Effects

graphixboy — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 02:21:01 +0000

If any of you want to follow up on our After Effects demo last week, you can take a look at a few of these tutorials.

Chip Kidd in Minneapolis

graphixboy — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 23:15:20 +0000

Part stand-up comedy, part design history, 100% creativity. Take the chance to see Chip Kidd at The Minneapolis Central Library, Wednesday Feb, 27th 2008 at 7:00p.m.

More information available here.