I'm working on a new product brand
I'm really excited about this project, and hope to reveal it to the world soon. Here's a hint: it's really, really fun. For now, here's a glimpse of the logo progress...
View ArticlePhotos: How to capture a snowflake
We've had several mornings in a row where there was a dense fog. When the fog freezes on everything, it sometimes forms what amounts to snowflakes. When the breeze hits the trees, it starts to...
View ArticleWin the I Heart Design Pack
It's the first Creative Component giveaway, and you'll love it. You can win 4 design books, a 4-pack of Monster Energy Drink and a 3-pack of Field Notes. The only thing better, would be to include a...
View ArticleCreativeXpert - Back in the 2010
That's right, you heard it here first— CreativeXpert Design Interviews is swinging back into action with more design interview awesomeness. Our first stop will be an interview with guest Kristina...
View ArticleCreativeXpert: "Web Content Strategy" - the Kristina Halvorson interview
Our next episode of CreativeXpert Design Interviews is now live. 43 Kristina Halvorson {43} Content Strategy by CreativeXpert Design Interviews This week on the show, we had the great opportunity to...
View ArticleA Winner Emerges
For the past few weeks I've been running a Twitter contest, asking designers to tell the world why they love design. There were some incredible entries, but I'm particularly-fond of this one: I cannot...
View ArticleAdobe Flash Catalyst for Advanced Wireframes
Adobe Flash Catalyst is currently in its second beta, and I thought I would try it out. The product is designed to be used between design and development teams, if your end product is Flash. I don't...
View ArticleThe Sign-up Form: Soundcloud got it right
I've always wondered if users ask "why do I need to re-type my password?" Soundcloud keeps it simple for humans. Nice job!
View ArticleThe First Film: Socketcreep
For over 20 years, I've wanted to make a film. Before my decade of professional web design (2000-today), I worked for a decade in audio-visual production, working on commercial/industrial video...
View ArticleThe First Film: Socketcreep
For over 20 years, I've wanted to make a film. Before my decade of professional web design (2000-today), I worked for a decade in audio-visual production, working on commercial/industrial video...
View ArticleThe Godfather of Web Design
The Godfather of Web Design, and my Web Design mentor, made my month brighter with one Tweet. I love this guy.
View ArticleThe Godfather of Web Design
The Godfather of Web Design, and my Web Design mentor, made my month brighter with one Tweet. I love this guy.
View ArticleAdam Richard Jones . Director
I'm happy to announce the launch of another Creative Component Squarespace site. This is one of several projects I'm working on with Adam. You will soon see that the man is one talented Director.Enjoy...
View ArticleAdam Richard Jones . Director
I'm happy to announce the launch of another Creative Component Squarespace site. This is one of several projects I'm working on with Adam. You will soon see that the man is one talented Director. Enjoy...
View ArticleArriving at an Identity Accidentally
When working on Adam's website, we had the discussion towards the end about his brand.I was in the process of changing the site's title text, and added the little orange dot in-palce of "just a...
View ArticleArriving at an Identity Accidentally
When working on Adam's website, we had the discussion towards the end about his brand. I was changing the site's title text, and added the little orange dot in-palce of "just a period". I then emailed...
View ArticleMailchimp on dribbble: My Assumptions on a Genius Marketing Effort
This observation takes me back several months in the the dribbble-sphere.If you're a web designer, then you already know about the insanely-awesome site called dribbble over at dribbble.com."I liked it...
View ArticleMailchimp on dribbble: My Assumptions on a Genius Marketing Effort
This observation takes me back several months in the the dribbble-sphere. If you're a web designer, then you already know about the insanely-awesome site called dribbble over at dribbble.com. "I liked...
View ArticleStacks of New Sites
It's been a busy month here at Creative Component!After the launch of Squareflair.com a few months back, I've been so busy with Squarespace development I could puke jump for joy. Seriously, if there's...
View ArticleStacks of New Sites
It's been a busy month here at Creative Component! After the launch of Squareflair.com a few months back, I've been so busy with Squarespace development I could puke jump for joy. Seriously, if there's...
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