Grumpy Monkey: These Are a Few of My Least Favorite Things 3 MIN READ | 706 views | 12 September 2019 After 10+ years in the web design and development industry, I’ve found that the web is still far from perfect. There are a number of things I’d love to see change for the better. So, today I’m wearing my “Grumpy Designer” cap once again. It will put me in the proper frame of mind as I take you through some things that I’d like to see either evolve or just go away. Case Studies, General, Opinion Piece, The Grumpy Monkey, Trends Read More »
Grumpy Monkey: Work How You Want To, Adjust When You Have To 3 MIN READ | 1005 views | 4 September 2019 How many times has your web browsing or social media feed led you to an article telling you not to do things the way you’re doing them? While the quest for evolution in web design is a noble one, sometimes it’s littered with well-meaning nonsense. That’s why, as a grumpy designer with over a decade in the game, I’m declaring that we work in the way that makes us most comfortable and productive. General, Graphic Design, Opinion Piece, The Grumpy Monkey, Trends, Web Design Read More »
The Biggest Designer Debates 5 MIN READ | 627 views | 2 September 2019 It seems like every industry has their own set of fiercely debated topics. They pit tool against tool, theory against theory and can be great fun (or infuriating, depending upon your perspective). But since web designers spend an inordinate amount of their lives online, our debates tend to stir a whole lot of both participation and passion. Today, we’re going to look at some of the subjects of debate that have taken on a life of their own. Some are completely organic to the industry, while others have been adapted from society at large. Regardless, they have resulted in some epic arguments. Case Studies, Graphic Design, Trends, Web Design Read More »