November 12th, 2008
Blog.SpoonGraphics should be a stop for any freelance designer. They’ve got freebie assets (Photoshop brushes, textures, etc.) and genuinely useful tutorials.
A great stylish reinterpretation of current movies.
Find out why the Elements of Style is a great resource for programmers.
Writing tips from Orson Scott Card. You know, the writer of Ender’s Game?
Some terms you may consider […]
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November 11th, 2008
Ah freelance photogs, if you’re looking to protect your dear hardware without spending a fortune on those conspicuous bags, check out the Wired How-To Wiki. Apparently, all you need are a canvas bag from military surplus, some foam, and some cutting tools to cut the foam to size. Insert the foam so that it cushion’s […]
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November 6th, 2008
Well, not random, since I’m bringing you the best—and worst—of creativity:
Photoshop Disasters reveals the how lazy graphic artists can be.
What do you think of the new Alka-Seltzer campaign?
Are desktop wallpaper monthly calendars a must-have? Would you be bothered making them?
The writer(s) responsible for Al Franken’s online copy deserve(s) a lot of money for a job […]
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October 26th, 2008
Sorry folks, as I’m a bit busy—trying to get as much rest as I can from the weekend—here’s some great resources to keep you occupied:
Three Easy Ways To Keep Your Clients For A Lifetime
Why Blogging Isn’t The Same As Article Writing
How Can I Get My Freelance Writing Career Started?
5 Ways To Get More Exposure To […]
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October 12th, 2008
Required to credit the sources of any images you use in a project? Need free images? A colleague recently shared with me a list of free image sources. Most of them require that you take the time to credit the owner, which is hardly an onerous limitation on your creativity. Visit any of the following […]
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September 26th, 2008
A bit busy now. In the meantime, you can check out the following:
Are You a Thriving Web Worker?
Freelancing helps crack the ‘glass ceiling’
6 Reasons Why Freelancers Should Have a Niche Blog
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September 23rd, 2008
Reader Helga shares two wonderful articles on Wordpress theme-making:
Wordpress Developer’s Toolbox
Different Ways to Display Content in Wordpress
Too lazy to use Photoshop? Reader Josh shares an image-resizing tool rundown on ReadWriteWeb. My personal favorite in this category is still Picasa though, since it also lets me manage my pictures.
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September 8th, 2008
Even if you’re not a freelance designer, I’m pretty sure good typography knocks your socks off. There’s something about beautifully composed and laid-out letters that seem so perfect. Here are two places to indulge your typography fetish.
Tags: fonts, Smashing Magazine, Typechart, Typography
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