03.10.10How to setup files for printingOne of the most important assets you can have as a designer doing print work, is an understanding of how to correctly set your files.
01.22.10Early Quora Design DecisionsExcellent look into the design thinking of R. Marie Cox and her new project Quora.
01.22.10Deliverables vs. DeliveryIn the end deliverables are merely artifacts of the design process.
01.21.10Redesigning the Boarding PassGreat takes by a number of designers on how they would improve the poorly designed boarding passes of today's airlines.
01.21.10You're Killing Me ZapposAn open letter to Zappos about their website design and an improved suggestion.
01.20.10Logo From Start to FinishLet me guide you through the basics of what makes a good logo, while also walking you through the process of creating the identity and logo.
01.14.10Strive for balanceBut in all probability the person proposing it isn't a complete moron, and maybe, just maybe, there's the germ of a world-changing idea.
01.11.10In Defense of Vertical NavigationKnowing the design patterns available to you and having the discretion to use the proper one at the proper time.
01.11.10The Case Against Vertical NavigationI decided to write an article describing what I feel is a solid case against using vertical navigation in modern web design.
01.11.10The Clear WarRight or wrong, companies who care little about the design of a customer's experience are often thought to care little about its customers.
01.07.10BIG On TypeWhen talked about 16px font size we immediately say big font or large type. The fact is it is not big or large, it is the default size.
01.06.10GOOD's Most Popular Infographics of 2009In the last year, we've released a new infographic every Tuesday. Here is a look back at the ones that drew the most attention.
01.05.10What's Next In Web Design?I've been asked by the Italian magazine L’Espresso to write an article on The Future of Web Design. Here is the English text.
01.05.10TodayWhether it be an exercise, diet, assignments, we like to procrastinate. It seems to be the easier choice.
12.17.09Internet Explorer 9 Supports CSS3, still failsAmoung the blog posts it talks about "standards compatibility", better CSS3 support, defacing the name of ACID 3, and Direct X support.
12.17.09Introducing Google Browser SizeBrowser Size shows you what portion of users can see a given spot on the screen as gathered from www.google.com
12.16.09Build a design school for Filipino artistsFerdinand Center for the Creative is a nonprofit center opening up soon in the beautiful archipelago of the Philippines.
12.13.09Create a funky most commented sectionAfter Engadget redesigned their website a few weeks ago, I noticed how their sidebar contained some unique methods of displaying posts.
12.13.09MacSlapsMacSlaps are designer vinyl decals that utilize the backlit apple, allowing Mac owners to instantly customize their computer.
12.11.09Anti-inspirationWhat you need to do is prevent yourself from making your next design look like a derivative of something that you saw on a gallery recently.
12.11.09The Death of Boring Blog ContentLinkbait and image lists are a waste of time and unproductive. How about a few worthy alternatives to aid in better blogging?
12.10.09The DOs and DON'Ts of BrandIn this article Alex Hunter discusses why web developers and entrepreneurs can not afford to forget about their brand.
12.09.09Beautiful and inspiring design quotesRecently I came accross various websites filled with quotes from designers & artists from around the world.
12.09.09When to Get Your MFA. Or Not.The programs are expensive and time-consuming, and I’m not even sure I want to teach, yet I would like to improve my writing and network.
12.08.09The Content Strategist as Digital CuratorBut today, more and more sites can be considered institutions that house evergreen assets—they collect, preserve, attend to, and create them
12.08.09Sketchboards: A Technique for Better UXThe sketchboard is a low-fi technique that makes it possible for designers to explore and evaluate a range of interaction concepts.
12.08.09The Stars Look DownHere we had a smallish but passionate international community of fun, bright people who not only amused but, loved each other. Now it’s gone
12.04.09Really Basic MathsKhoi Vinh shows us the iterations he went through when designing his WordPress theme Basic Math.
12.03.09The Heart of Our CommunityThe Design Community deserves more than link bait. The Community wants it's voice back, speak from your heart.
12.03.09Improving the list article format They’re a convenient way to check up on what’s new in the design blogosphere, and you can never have too many resources.
12.02.09There's No Speed LimitIf you're more driven than “just anyone” - you can do so much more than anyone expects. And this applies to ALL of life.
12.02.09But What About the Little Fish?So if we’re looking for a kick up the pants, what better place to look for inspiration than the work produced by the smaller shops?
12.01.09What does browser testing today mean?I strongly believe that to achieve the best design that I can, I should design to the best browser I can.
11.28.09RAW COLOR - Vegetable Design ResearchA cooperation between designers Christoph Brach & Daniera ter Haar and demonstrates the often unnoticed beauty of our everyday veggies.
11.26.09The Bad Management StimulusI wonder if one of the prime drivers for entrepreneurship is bad management. I have think that bad management pushes a lot of people away.
11.26.09Work Smart by Thinking Like a Lazy PersonIn The Importance of Being Smart, I wrote how smart people can achieve much more – with much less effort – than those who just work hard.
11.25.09A Happy Writer Is a Lousy Writer?An interesting read on how being miserable provides us with greater creativity than happiness.
11.25.09ThirstyI've noticed that people who read a lot of blogs and a lot of books also tend to...do important work.
11.25.09Web Developers are Stupid and ArrogantStupidity is to think that web applications have won because web applications are superior to desktop applications.
11.24.09urlimg.comA great service that automatically takes care of image resizing for you at a low price. Definitely going to use this in the future.
11.24.09Prettify*Nice icons and wallpapers for the discerning individual, collected and curated. I love this site.
11.24.09The State of the Web Design ProfessionThe more you know, the better you will be able to advise your clients. They may not take your advice, but give it to them when asked.
11.23.09New AOL LogoI think that you, too, could place a reversed logotype on top of different images. Does that make you unique?
11.22.09A Platform Game Using HTML5 CanvasNearly 15 years ago, when I was all of 15 years old, I wrote this little platform game which I have recently ported to Javascript/HTML5.
11.22.09FontFont now on TypekitTypekit users now have access to some of the highest quality typefaces in the world thanks to our new partnership with FontFont.
11.22.09The Civil Strategy for Your Own WebsiteThe prospect of becoming your own boss has led to many jumping impatiently onto the entrepreneurship bandwagon.
11.22.09Could 'I' be the future of newspapers?Portugal's newest daily newspaper, i, was launched in early May and has attracted a significant amount of attention.
11.22.09undrlnIf you are looking for a great reddit/digg type site for design and marketing then this is the place to go. Well moderated.
11.21.09My first impressions of TypekitI wrote that Typekit will change everything, here are my first impressions of Typekit in action at For A Beautiful Web.