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An Event Apart Seattle 2010

Dave Vogler — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 03:39:11 +0000

One of the most informative and inspiring web conferences is An Event Apart, which takes place several times a year in locations all around the country. This time it was Seattle's turn to host the conference on April 5-7, 2010.
While I did not attend in person, I've gathered a few links that helped me attend in absentia:

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Review: Designing with Web Standards

Dave Vogler — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:20:23 +0000

There are hundreds of books on the market that relate to web design and the disciplines within. It can be difficult to know where to start, especially if you are new to the field. If there's one book to start with, its this one, Designing with Web Standards, by Jeffery Zeldman. Now in its third edition, this is required reading for anyone involved in website design and creation. Start here.

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The Right Way to Wireframe (SXSW)

Dave Vogler — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:42:17 +0000

As a developer, I’m always interested in the roles that other disciplines play in the development process. One of Saturday’s more engaging panels was given by four User Experience designers. Russ Unger, Todd Zaki Warfel, Will Evans, and Fred Beecher, entitled "The Right Way to Wireframe".

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The Business of Freelance

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:58:59 +0000

This evening I got a chance to hear Chris Lyons speak at RAFConnect's monthly '20 minutes and a Beer' series. He's been a freelance illustrator for the last 8 years, and shared some excellent advice on what makes a successful freelance career in the design industry.

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