Year: 2013
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front-end to server-side workflow
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in WorkThere’s a different workflow for everybody so I’m wondering what other people’s workflow are when it comes to doing front-end and then server-side. I would usually: code the base template in PHP (so I have separate header / footer / and content pages. If I need specific body classes, I just write up functions quickly).…
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SublimeText2, LESS css, and Bootstrap
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in WorkI’ve finally managed to figure out how to download/set up Sublime Text 2 Packages, via the Package Control plugin, and oh man it is awesome. To be honest, I’m not sure how I got it working because I was trying it out yesterday and couldn’t figure it out at all (is it just a timing thing…
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responsive design and client pitches
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in WorkRight now, I’m testing out waters with a potential client who is requiring me to submit PSDs of 4 different resolutions (mobile phone, tablet, “medium” desktop, wide-screen desktop) and I’m taking around four hours just trying to design for 1 resolution of 1 specific screen. How I would do it, personally: Design wireframes for the…
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Short talk on Usability and UI Design for Web and Mobile for Google DevFestWPH — and a summary of all my talks so far
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in LiveI was invited to speak a non-technical talk on Usability and UI Design for Web and Mobile earlier today. I still suck at public speaking and I think next time I do this, I need to chug a grande cup of Starbucks for some much-needed hyper-inducing sugar. I also realised I am not fun or funny…
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on insecurities and growth
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in PonderI was sharing with C how I felt very insecure about “not being popular enough” last year, and feeling unappreciated in the more seemingly “designer / artist circles.” That, perhaps, feeling overshadowed by other designers/artists made me feel pretty useless. In comparison, I feel like my own set of skills could be appreciated more in…
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when domestic problems are part of scrum
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in LiveLope: Camille, what’s the problem with *words-lost-in-air* Me: oh, the database! something went wrong with port 85 when I… Lope: no, wait, wait, we’re talking about the bathroom! Me: oh shit.
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if I don’t trust you, it’s over for us
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in Ponderfriends fight — and that’s normal. but when friends break each others’ trust, then there’s less of a possibility that their relationship will stay the same. that they’ll still be friends. I was telling C how one of my friends was bugging me to be “friends again” with this person, and how — after I…
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Nintendo Cuts Outlook After Soft Demand for Wii U
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in PlayNintendo Cuts Outlook After Soft Demand for Wii U ezralahm: 1) Nintendo is still very much an Eastern-style company whereas Apple is a very Western company. A merger or a takeover would be extremely complicated and licensing would be tough given the way Nintendo games are played. I would also add – Apple may or…