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Web Journal of MIX2010

2010-03-14T21:09:43Z

Hello Everyone!

It’s MIX2010 in Las Vegas (“A 3 day conference for web designers and developers building the world’s most innovative web sites”) and we are journaling the event through the eyes and ears of Michael Pellegrin. We will show the highs (and possibly lows… it *is* Vegas after all) of the event with four days of everything from insights on Microsoft development to Silverlight, Expression, Windows 7Series phone and maybe even the super secret ‘Courier’ tablet.

So, stay tuned to the Kelpworks web log at:
Journey to MIX2010

And, if you don’t know what MIX2010 is, check out the official site here:

MIX2010

Digital designers get ideas on paper

2010-02-05T17:34:06Z

I found this fabulous collection the other day from a designer in Belgrade. I’ve been following her on Twitter for awhile and she has some really good finds for designers.

Well, this find was a great one. Tons of web and mobile templates that you can print out and sketch layouts for web design and UI development. It’s perfect for visually showing clients, and other members of your team, your *vision* of the project.

Check them out at this link:
http://www.geekchix.org/blog/2010/01/03/a-collection-of-printable-sketch-templates-and-sketch-books-for-wireframing/

Karen L. Pellegrin
Kelpworks Creative
karen at kelpworkscreative dot com
http://www.kelpworkscreative.com

“Save For Web” Color Shift

2009-11-11T12:08:45Z

Calling all web designers: Have you ever had that mysterious color shift when saving an image from Photoshop for use on the web? Of course you have. I’ve tried changing lots of settings without much luck. This article has some simple tips on how to strip your Photoshop settings to achieve better results.

There are a lot of comments (over 200!), some applauding these tips, and other people voicing their own ideas and concerns. Anyone have other tips they want to share?

http://www.viget.com/inspire/the-mysterious-save-for-web-color-shift/

Web Elements Kit

2009-07-31T15:23:27Z

This “kit” contains a collection of PSD files with commonly used UI elements. Might be of use for starting some quick mockups.

http://bestblogbox.com/freebies/all-in-one-web-elements-kit/

How to Resell Web Hosting

2009-06-19T09:57:40Z

For those considering web hosting reselling as a passive revenue option, here’s a quick primer with a handful of hosting companies as examples.

http://www.outlawdesignblog.com/2009/how-to-resell-hosting-a-guide-for-web-designers/

AgencyTool Web Design Dashboard

2009-06-06T11:43:05Z

Here’s a great website. AgencyTool has assembled a huge collection of resources, links and tips for web design, development, online marketing and hosting. if you’re in the business of the web you should check this out:

http://agencytool.com/dashboard/

Web Industry Jargon

2009-05-26T10:38:14Z

Ever wish you had a go-to resource for educating clients on web design and development lingo? Need a refresher on some obscure topic? Check out Smashing Magazine’s glossary and resources here:

http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/05/21/web-design-industry-jargon-glossary-and-resources/

CSS Developer Tools

2009-05-06T11:50:37Z

A handy list of websites, applications, tools and tips for CSS development.

http://www.w3avenue.com/2009/05/04/list-of-really-useful-tools-for-css-developers/

System details website

2009-04-28T14:36:26Z

This slick web page was just released by Imulus, a Boulder design company. Great resource for determining what system your clients are running and the details.

http://supportdetails.com/

Creating Consistently Colorful User Experiences

2009-04-23T10:03:42Z

I’ve enjoyed all the articles on UX Booth, and this one is a great introduction to the importance of color in user experience design. This article gives a good overview and includes additional resources and book recommendations.

http://www.uxbooth.com/blog/visual-design/creating-consistently-colorful-user-experiences-part-1-theory/