General Stuff

Web 2.0 Site Directory

Dec 1, 2006Comments

Looking for a Web 2.0 site? Well, this Web 2.0 Site Directory should help you out.
From the looks of it, it’s a pretty comprehensive directory. If it was just icons I would say it wasn’t much use but the fact that you can filter by tags or by date added makes it a [...]

Free Online File Conversion

Nov 27, 2006Comments

Zamzar is a new single-page Ajax application that lets you upload a file up to 100mb and convert it to another filetype, such as:

Convert your PDF file to a MS Word file or vice-versa
Convert your image files to different formats, such as .gif to .png, .bmp to .gif, etc, etc, etc.

The list of all the [...]

Win a MacPro and Dual 30″ LCDs in Photoshop Contest

Nov 27, 2006Comments

Crestock Photos is holding a four week Photoshop contest where you can win some great prizes:
The Prizes
Week 1: iPod nano 2GB & iPod 30GB
Week 2: MacBook
Week 3: MacBook Pro
Week 4: The “Über Mac” with DUAL 30″ Cinema HD LCDs
It’s too late to enter for Week 1, but entry for Week 2 starts November 29.
Each week, [...]

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 22, 2006Comments

Happy Thanksgiving everybody! Well, actually the day before but it’s still good!
I won’t be posting much over the next couple days due to the old turkey, football, family combination. I hope everybody (those who celebrate it) has a great Thanksgiving. If you travel… be safe!

When NOT to Launch a Redesign

Nov 20, 2006Comments

Kimberly-Clark Corp. issued a press release recently about their newly redesigned website. This redesign makes me sick to my stomach. Here’s a quote from their press release:
The site employs contemporary design, best-in-class navigation and technology…
Not only are there actually TWO… that’s right 2… opening body tags the second one still uses bgColor, leftMargin, [...]

New Redesign Officially Launched

Nov 20, 2006Comments

As you can tell, the site has gone through a redesign process. Hate to say 2.0′ish but it does have gradients, contrasting colors, etc. I wanted to go with a more modern and sleek look and I think this captures it.
What do you think?