Archive for April, 2007
Archives for April, 2007
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The Web Design Survey, 2007
There's a good chance you've already seen this, but A List Apart is running a survey for web designers and developers: Designers, developers, project managers. Writers and editors. Information architects and usability specialists. People who make websites have been at it for more than a dozen years, yet almost nothing is ... More -
I Screwed Up
Last year I ran a design contest and then didn't award the $1,500 prize. Needless to say, that wasn't received well. Then I made the problem worse by refusing to discuss it openly here. I did discuss it with each of the four designers that submitted entries, and all ... More -
Videoegg
Even though the guy in the screenshot looks fresh out of the 1980s, the rest of the site is kicking some modern tail. Serving up Flash videos to over 65 sites in their network, Videoegg better have a good handle on their own site, and I'm not disappointed. With some ... More -
Happy Cog
To be honest, I'm not sure why I didn't review the Happy Cog website earlier, especially after doing the AIGA website (Happy Cog was the company behind that one). Happy Cog is a prominent website design company whose work includes Dictionary.com, AIGA, and much more. They have several strategic partners ... More -
Super Lamb Banana
Super. Lamb. Banana. You didn't read that wrong, this site is actually for a piece of artwork on public display in Liverpool. Here's a quote from the site: The Super Lamb Banana was the original work of Japanese-based artist Taro Chiezo. Commissioned for the Art Transpennine Exhibition of 1998, the sculpture ... More -
Habitat for Humanity - Youth Programs
It looks like one more philanthropic organization has outdone themselves (finally) with a great looking website. Habitat for Humanity's Youth Programs website makes use of a bright and energetic color scheme, great illustrations, and just the right amount of Flash for an added bonus. The artwork is probably the most interesting ... More -
Penshoppe
Penshoppe is a youth-centered casual clothing company based in the Philippines (with over 300 stores, including at least one in China). The company is just over twenty years old and being founded by a young CEO (per their Profile page), they have their priorities in order. It seems that most ... More -
Erskine Design
Spearheaded by Simon Collison, the man behind colly.com, Erskine Design is a website design and development agency based out of Nottingham in the UK. Erskine Design is powered by Expression Engine (check out the EE review) and is an agency dedicated to web standards and accessibility, while maintaining quality design. ... More -
SimpleBits
Dan Cedarholm is without a doubt one of the most influential Web designers out there. SimpleBits is an icon—no pun intended—of a generation set on creating a new way to look at the Web. Through books, speaking engagements, and various online articles, Dan manages to continue to woo us with ... More -
Dalit Freedom Network
The Dalit Freedom Network is a philanthropic organization dedicated to abolishing caste systems for culturally and socially disenfranchised peoples of India. From their website: The Dalit Freedom Network partners with the Dalits in their quest for religious freedom, social justice, and human rights by mobilizing human, information, and financial resources. Like a ... More




