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August 9, 2012 — There’s no way you can read all of those but you’ll still have to keep up to date. Vasilis van Gemert shares some tips on doing that while still having some time left to work. Read more…

August 3, 2012 — What does it mean to be a doodler, to draw pictures all day? Why do we doodle? Most of all, what does it mean to our work? It turns out that the simple act of scribbling on a page helps us think, remember and learn. Read more…

June 28, 2012 — Due to big changes in the SEO landscape, designers, photographers, videographers and writers have new opportunities to build their reputation, expand brand awareness and generate more leads. This post describes five important developments that content creators should be aware of, and then we’ll outline several ways to capitalize on them. Read more…

June 19, 2012 — Paul Boag says we can have side projects, a life beyond computers, and get the job done. He believes that personal projects can be fun, good for the career, and also facilitate a life beyond the Web. Read more…

June 11, 2012 — Every designer has their own workflow when starting a new project, even if it’s only loosely defined in their head. A typical Web project goes through a variety of steps from inception to launch, with a lot of moving parts throughout the cycle. Read more…

May 19, 2012 — Many dismiss copywriting as something that ad agency people do. Truthfully, all of us need to pay close attention to copywriting if we want to achieve our business objectives. Read more…

May 12, 2012 — Myths have developed around and researchers have studied how the human brain juggles creativity and organization. Popular theory tells us that the left brain is structured and logical, while the right brain is artistic and imaginative, and that all human beings use predominantly one side of the other. Read more…

May 7, 2012 — While certainly not as well known as Photoshop, Adobe Fireworks is a great tool for creating user interfaces, website designs and mock-ups, wireframes, icons and much more. Read more…

April 27, 2012 — Welcome to the first in a new series of interviews called “How I Work”. These interviews revolve around how thinkers and creators in the Web world design, code, and create. Read more…

April 24, 2012 — Imagine you are in a classroom. Let’s say a high school classroom. You’re sitting at your desk, listening to your favorite teacher—the one who inspired you, the one who got you excited about that thing you love for the first time. Read more…