Archive for ‘Web Design’
May 04
2005
Background Image Positioning Bug
This bug was pointed out earlier in the year, but Andy spends some time explaining which browsers will and will not produce the error. He also shares some tips getting around it if you do need to mix units with keywords when positioning your background images. Check it out
May 03
2005
CSS Organization Tip 1: Flags
Doug Bowman has posted a great tip for those of us that work on sizable CSS files. I know from my own daily workload that I get frustrated having to cycle through multiple instances of a “keyword” that I may have placed in the comments as a key to find certain sections of code.
May 03
2005
Microsoft Fonts Still Included
A while back there was speculation that Microsoft fonts may not be bundled with newer versions of the Mac OS.
May 03
2005
CSS Reboot
Make sure to check out all the great redesigns by those that participated in the inaugural CSS Reboot.
Apr 28
2005
sIFR 2.0 Released
Mike and crew have released the latest full version of sIFR and it’s got two very key improvements:
Apr 28
2005
Safari Passes the Acid2 Test
Safari is not my primary browser of choice, but this is just awesome news. It’s the first browser to successfully pass WASP’s industry challenge, Acid2. Check it out
Apr 25
2005
Five Simple Steps to Better Typography – Part 3
In part three of the 5-part series, Mark provides a great introduction to Ligatures. He also offers advice and background on their usage in print and on the web. Check it out
Apr 25
2005
IE7 Beta Update
From Chris Wilson comes news of PNG and improved CSS support for the new version of IE7. Check it out
Apr 21
2005
The Benefits of Process
I’m sure that at one point or another, whether on a design job or not, we have all worked within the constraints of a poorly designed process. I know from experience that process can make or break a project, and finding that one that fits you isn’t always easy.
Apr 19
2005
Five Simple Steps to Better Typography
Another good list to take a look at today, well part one of five anyways. Mark Boulton has presented the first of a series of articles on typography. An introduction to Measure. It looks as though part two in the series has also been published. Read Hanging Punctuation.