What bit of advice would you share with someone new to your field?

July 17, 2018design tips

The most FA of all the FAQs.

Here’s Laura Kalbag:

Find what you love. Don’t worry about needing to learn every language, technique or tool. Start with what interests you, and carve your own niche. And then use your powers for good!

And my own:

Buy a domain name. Figure out how to put an HTML file up there. Isn’t that a powerful feeling? Now you’ve got table stakes. Build something.

Definitely, go read other A Book Apart author answers …

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Automate Your Workflow with Node

July 17, 2018design tips

You know those tedious tasks you have to do at work: Updating configuration files, copying and pasting files, updating Jira tickets.

Time adds up after a while. This was very much the case when I worked for an online games company back in 2016. The job could be very rewarding at times when I had to build configurable templates for games, but about 70% of my time was spent on making copies of those templates and deploying re-skinned implementations.

What…

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Torque Toons: How to tackle Gutenberg

July 17, 2018design tips
I might have an overactive imagination, but this is what I visualize anytime I hear someone ask “but how are we going to tackle Gutenberg”. Don’t forget to check out our other editorial toons!
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Vector vs. Raster: What Do I Use?

July 17, 2018design tips
With all of the image options and file formats out there, it can be a little overwhelming when you are choosing what file type to use (and send to clients). Compatibility is always a concern when you are working with different file types, but when it comes to graphics and images the type of computer […]
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iThemes Enters the Hosting Space

July 16, 2018design tips
iThemes is getting into the hosting business after launching three plans that take advantage of its relationship with Liquid Web. The plans are finely tuned around the company’s products and come with free SSL certificates. I reached out to Cory Miller, Founder of iThemes to figure out why they’ve entered (more…)
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Doc Pop News Drop: WP&UP Promotes Mental Health in the WordPress Community

July 16, 2018design tips
Doc’s WordPress News Drop is a weekly report on the most pressing WordPress news. When the news drops, I will pick it up and deliver it right to you. In this week’s video, we chat with Dan Maby from WPandUP.org about his mission to help WordPressers who suffer from depression.
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10 Highly Effective Web Design Tips Backed by Research

July 16, 2018design tips
On the Internet, web design tips are a dime a dozen. Many people have opinions on what the perfect website looks like. That’s because, to a certain extent, design is subjective. What one person likes, another might find hideous. At the same time, web design is one of the most important factors for the success …
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20+ Desktop Computer Mockup Templates

July 16, 2018design tips
Looking for a high-quality desktop computer mockup to showcase your design? Look no further. In this post, we’re featuring the best desktop mockup templates for both Mac and Windows desktop devices. Microsoft’s new Surface Studio workstations are widely popular among creative professionals. This makes the device a great choice for showcasing your creative designs to […]
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