Okay, I’ll admit it. In the past I’ve been ignorant and lazy about using the XHTML Strict DOCTYPE. But no more. I’ve always known that Strict was "better", but only recently have I seen the light and reason to abandon my old ways and make the switch. This is why.
MoreHave you ever stared at the code on your monitor for so long that your eyes begin to bleed and the urge to collapse to the floor and begin convulsing becomes overwhelming? If you have, there is most definitely a problem. To work hard, you need to play hard. Give yourself a break every now and again and seek some kind of diversion to keep yourself from going insane. To help you and your sanity, I present 10 amazingly addictive diversions in the form of web based games.
MoreAll designers and developers are fueled by inspiration. The way we transform that inspiration into our own masterpieces should be treated with care.
There is absolutely no problem with seeking out ideas to help us improve our work. The problem lies in becoming fixated on our inspiration and not being able to translate it into our own. I believe that even the most well-intentioned designer can cross the lines of copying without realizing it.
This is something I have been guilty of and was recently put in a very embarrassing spot when it was brought to my attention. I looked back to see where I went wrong and came up with three rules to go by when seeking inspiration.
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Designing the Obvious: A Common Sense Approach to Web Application Design
Author: Robert Hoekman Jr.
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Director: Gary Hustwit
