Will The Real Sam Please Stand Up?
Although my full name is Samuel, I do accept the moniker of Sam, which is a logical abbreviation of my namesake. The President’s nickname, however, is some else altogether
How I Drew the OA Online Comic
This is the step-by-step technique of how I drew my previously completed online comic, Opposite Again. I thought it might be helpful to some other artists out there who are searching for a niche in webcomic art.
20 Color Scheme Generators for Web and Graphic Designers
Even the best designers could run out of ideas sometimes. The good news is, color scheme generators exist to help even the most uninspired choose wisely. youthedesigner.com has listed 20 online tools to help you out.
Book Reading @ Miami Dade College
I always enjoy talking about my graphic novel from the 80′s. If you want get a little info on the back-story, or just wanna listen to me read from my book, stop by the Library on Miami Dade College’s North Campus.
How to Suck at Powerpoint
I’ve discovered that without design discipline, A PPT file can be a recipe for disaster. Nothing kills a buzz like a poorly designed slide with too much crap in it. To help a fellow colleague, I’ve posted some info that may help “would-be speakers” avoid the common pitfalls of a slideshow that sucks.
Adding Text Shadows & Rounded Corner Backgrounds with CSS
Here’s a video showing how easy it is to create shadows on text, and background boxes with rounded corners. All without using Photoshop, Fireworks or any image editing software.
PNG vs. GIF Transparency
I know this is an old subject, but it’s still being overlooked by several web designers. Here’s the scenario: You’ve got a site design project and you’re showing the client the static version of their webpage. They may approve the background color from that particular mock-up, but (if you’re a bit seasoned) you know [...]
The Cascading Style Sheet Syntax
Here’s a video I made for my students to help them remember how to construct a CSS tag.
Graphic Design: The New Basics
Milton Glaser: Graphic Designer