When it’s ok to use a theme template

When it’s ok to use a theme template

As web designers we always want to custom design everything ourselves. But there are times when using a theme template is a viable option (and we shouldn’t feel guilty for doing so). Using a theme template can help aid both the design and programing phases of a...
Remembering Marty Sklar–One Little Spark!

Remembering Marty Sklar–One Little Spark!

This past Friday was the passing of Marty Sklar, a Disney Legend and Imagineering Ambassador. Sklar worked closely with Walt Disney and helped bring Disney’s creative vision to life. He had even been involved with the opening of all eleven Disney Parks! Sklar started...
Tiki Room Drummer Project

Tiki Room Drummer Project

Awhile back I wrote about the benefits of having a side project, well here is the finished side project I have been working on for the past year. Two animatronic Disney Enchanted Tiki Room drummers. Anyone who knows me, knows that I’m a big fan of Disney and tiki...
Cloud Drive Roundup

Cloud Drive Roundup

Cloud drives are a great convenience, especially for those like me who divide their work between the office and home. For years I struggled to find a file syncing solution between work and home computers. I tried CDs, external hard drives, and USB thumb drives or...
Benefits of having a side project

Benefits of having a side project

Having a side project has many benefits. Creative work can ebb and flow, and let’s face it there are those time when work can get monotonous and boring. Side projects can be an outlet when those times arise. Creative Outlet You have complete creative freedom on your...
Checklist for Front-end Style Guides

Checklist for Front-end Style Guides

A style guide is important because it makes for a cohesive application and helps adhere to brand standards. Teams can grow and change along the way and when new people come onto the project they have a quick reference to go to for all design questions. With one of my...