After my holidays, I have been working on my website. The current website as my portfolio was a mess. This time I built it with simple static HTMLs. Now I’m trying to implement WordPress so this monolog will have the same structure as the other pages.
Finally, we will be able to apply fonts whatever designers want on web. These are a few ways to do, and each method has pros and cons. Keep eye on it. It will be very interesting. Web designers mustn’t be lazy about it. I think if we don’t have to stick using devise fonts, it [...]
There is a big news for web design; introducing “Typekit.” http://blog.typekit.com/2009/05/27/introducing-typekit/ It is very interesting and would be awesome if we can implement it without controversies especially copyright issues. However when I browsed a website using sIFR, I start wondering how designers can control the font such as kerning, and letter spacing, and web leading is [...]
I had a conversation with my previous co-designer. After the conversation, I was thinking about my previous design firm. There were three designers. One became my mentor. I learnt from him to be sensitive, meticulous and particular about design. The other one showed me how to be productive in the design process. His discoveries in [...]
I posted my question about typography in the design firm website I have been reading for a while. I thought it mgiht be a silly question but they replyed ot my post. Thank you. Here is my question; I have been thinking about using sIFR but I worry about how I can adjust kerning. Did [...]
I saw designs that were misunderstood. One had a lot of white space called “simplicity,” but it was easy to find the flaws and gave me an uncomfortable feeling. The other one was a picture which was constructed using complicated shapes, computer effects, and collage. It felt overwhelming, but it realizes the shallowness and lack [...]
I realized that the title of this weblog is “Thoughts on design.” The title sounds familiar not because these aren’t special words but because Paul Rand used it on his writings about design. Students still study his work at school and must know him if they are involved with the design world. To be honest, [...]
I was glad to see my class mates at the party for the Art direction class. We studied together last August. They were hard days at the time but I have achieved something and so feel better. I did well in the class. I am not a person who believes 100% that high education can [...]
via: I love tyography: Printing — how it used to be (Nov 22 2008) http://ilovetypography.com/2008/11/22/printing-how-it-used-to-be/ A few years ago I was thinking of working at a printing company to get experience and training about the printing process as a designer. There are many books explaining about print processes; but I wonder how many “Designers” know [...]
“Design drives innovation, innovation powers brand, and brand builds loyalty, and loyalty sustains profits. If you want long-term profits, don’t start with technology – start with design”. The Designful company – Marty Neumeier hummm… Technology will reach what we want sooner or later.