In 2008, one of the many web design trends was the famous “Web 2.0“….you know shiny buttons, reflections, gradients and many more. In 2009, we saw many new trends as well. From using embossed fonts to ping transparency to LARGE HEADERS with BIG FONT, 2009 has brought new dimensions to web design.
My personal favorite is the embossing of large fonts. You can view an example below as well as watch a tutorial for creating embossed font.
Ummm….I don’t even know what to say about this one or how to begin to describe how it came about. Just another one of the Anonymous (Ianderthal) works of art at work. Do what you want with it.
Geek, Nerd, or Dork…which one are you. My co-workers and I had a conversation the other day about this topic. We as computer, internet, & social media lovers can sometimes be looked down upon by the “COOL” people…as if we are not “COOL”. I beg to differ, but I will not argue that I am fitting into the category of Geek. Separating the three is where it gets a bit sticky.
About an hour after our conversation….I found this on my laptop:
Let’s check the definitions of the three.
GEEK – The word geek is a slang term, noting individuals as “a peculiar or otherwise odd person, especially one who is perceived to be overly obsessed with one or more things including those of intellectuality, electronics, etc.”
NERD – Nerd is a term often bearing a derogatory connotation or stereotype, that refers to a person who passionately pursues intellectual activities, esoteric knowledge, or other obscure interests that are age-inappropriate rather than engaging in more social or popular activities.
DORK – USA pejorative slang for a quirky, silly and/or stupid, socially inept person, or one who is out of touch with contemporary trends. Often confused with nerd and geek, but does not imply the same intelligence level.
Over the past year I have noticed many people and small startups with the aspirations of building an online presence, yet just don’t have the funds to do so. Many web designers, freelance and firms, have had to settle for much less than what they are used to in order to keep clients and even gain new ones. I’ve definitely had to dig deep to win clients over. Yes…the economy is not doing good right now and I am a firm believer in helping others.
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I don’t know what may go on in your office, but in mine…anything can happen. From rubber band shootouts to ransom letters…it’s all here. I never know what I’m gonna get when I come in, especially on a Monday. I’ve never liked Mondays, but who does. This morning was a bit different though.
I come into work about 7:30 AM every morning, and usually my web assistant, Anonymous, beats me here. Today was no different. As I come in to my office and get things set up, I see a fresh pot of coffee already made…nothing better right? I go to the coffee pot and make a cup. As I’m coming back to my desk, I see a note on the keyboard of my laptop.
And it reads:
This instantly made my day. I guess Mondays aren’t so bad.
So this past weekend I walked into the Mac store in the mall. I’ve heard a lot about this new iMac and Magic Mouse; either on Mashable, TV, or radio. Well…if you haven’t seen it yet, you need to go….NOW! If you are a designer: web, graphic, interior….whatever, go to either www.apple.com or just go to the closest Apple store near you. You will not be disappointed.
The wireless keyboard and mouse are amazing. The Magic Mouse uses Multi-Touch technology to let you control everything with simple gestures. The low-profile keyboard takes up less desk space — 24 percent less — than larger keyboards.
No…I don’t work for Apple and I’m not getting any compensation for this post, but I do have to say that this new iMac is everything and more that a designer could ask for.
Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Flickr, Youtube, Mashable, TechCrunch, blogs, micro-blogging, tweet, re-tweet, tweet-tweet <-- ok I made that one up...updates, RSS feeds, apps, video sharing, photo tagging, streaming, chatting, bookmarking, networking, iPhone, Google, Bing, Web 2.0, embedding, widgets.....JUST STOP ! I’m sick of it. I don’t wanna hear it anymore…at least for a while.
Ever get sick of social media? Do you ever get tired of tweeting into the outer nowhere? Updating your Facebook status to see if anyone responds, yet nobody does…maybe a “Like“…maybe? Reading blogs and going through the senseless comments people make like they are some kind of “social media guru”?
Why do we do it…WHY? Does it make us feel better to be able to talk and interact with people without having to actually see them. Don’t you hate when people text you, but when you call them..they don’t answer, but text back…(that was a little off subject, but you get it)
I’ve had it! Social media can kick rocks for all I care. I don’t like how addictive it is, and how easy they have made it with mobile apps and such. STOP!
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In 2008, one of the many web design trends was the famous “Web 2.0“….you know shiny buttons, reflections, gradients and many more. In 2009, we saw many new trends as well. From using embossed fonts to ping transparency to LARGE HEADERS with BIG FONT, 2009 has brought new dimensions to web design.
Geek, Nerd, or Dork…which one are you. My co-workers and I had a conversation the other day about this topic. We as computer, internet, & social media lovers can sometimes be looked down upon by the “COOL” people…as if we are not “COOL”. I beg to differ, but I will not argue that I am fitting into the category of Geek. Separating the three is where it gets a bit sticky.
Over the past year I have noticed many people and small startups with the aspirations of building an online presence, yet just don’t have the funds to do so. Many web designers, freelance and firms, have had to settle for much less than what they are used to in order to keep clients and even gain new ones. I’ve definitely had to dig deep to win clients over. Yes…the economy is not doing good right now and I am a firm believer in helping others.
I don’t know what may go on in your office, but in mine…anything can happen. From rubber band shootouts to ransom letters…it’s all here. I never know what I’m gonna get when I come in, especially on a Monday. I’ve never liked Mondays, but who does. This morning was a bit different though. 
Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Flickr, Youtube, Mashable, TechCrunch, blogs, micro-blogging, tweet, re-tweet, tweet-tweet <-- ok I made that one up...updates, RSS feeds, apps, video sharing, photo tagging, streaming, chatting, bookmarking, networking, iPhone, Google, Bing, Web 2.0, embedding, widgets.....JUST STOP ! I’m sick of it. I don’t wanna hear it anymore…at least for a while.
