Jan 13

Becoming a Web Designer

Recently, someone emailed me asking for advice about how to start a career as a web designer. After taking some time to organize my thoughts on the subject, I thought I’d share them here.

What I love about the web design field is that it doesn’t require any special certifications, formal education or any other traditional qualifiers. Everyone who has ever decided to start a career as a web designer has probably taken a different path to get there. The route I followed to get where I am today is unique to my life choices and circumstances. So it would be ridiculous to say that there is a preferred path or that one way will work better than another.

The great thing about it all is this: you get to choose the path! However you get there, here are some tips that might help along the way. Continue reading this entry …

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Jan 13

Becoming a Web Designer

Recently, someone emailed me asking for advice about how to start a career as a web designer. After taking some time to organize my thoughts on the subject, I thought I’d share them here.
What I love about the web design field is that it doesn’t require any special certifications, formal education or any other traditional […]



Jan 1

Welcome to the Future

So, this is the future, huh? Admittedly, there’s a lot to be thankful for and amazed by these days, but …
Where’s my spaceship?
When I was a kid — maybe 10 or 11 years old back in the mid ’80s — I would fantasize about the future. I thought that the year 2010 was almost […]



Nov 30

Blue Beanie Day 2009

I wouldn’t be where I am today without the Blue Beanie. Hats off to the man and book behind the ideas that helped me grow into the designer I am today.
Embrace Web Standards, my friends!



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