Webmonkey is back! This used to be one of my first reference points when I was learning about web design back in the day. It was here I learnt about using CSS for layout (in 1998), and a bunch of what were then very cool Dynamic HTML (DHTML) gimmicks. Webmonkey has been around the houses a little since I was using the site in the late 1990s, and ... Read full entry

Web Design 101: Photoshop by Anton Peck. I'm still using Photoshop 5.5 (I hear your sniggers) so when I finally get around to buying the latest version, Photoshop CS3, I'll probably have relearn how to use it all over again. Photoshop promises great power, but can be more than a little challenging when it comes to clarity and patience. New users can easily get frustrated at how daunting some ... Read full entry

Photoshop vintage effect. A detailed guide to applying a "vintage" or aged effect to photos, by Veerle. First of all I need to mention that some pictures are better suitable than others. It's a good thing to experiment a lot and find out if the result is to your liking. Btw, not all settings I suggest are written in stone. Sometimes you discover the best effect by accident. How it ... Read full entry

Web Directions North is on from 30 to 31 January 2008 in Vancouver, Canada, and Jeffrey Zeldman will deliver the opening key note speech. The WD team have also compiled an executive summary of the conference, should your boss need to be "convinced" your attendance is worthwhile! Why Accessibility? Because It's Our Job! "We should make an effort to create accessible content, because it's part ... Read full entry