Category Archives: Personal

What Is Graphic Design

Mar
1

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Well, I have had very little time since I started my new job to get new articles out (expect a new article soon!) but I did have a few spare moments to enter Veerle’s awesome “What Is Graphic Design” contest and while I didn’t win anything, I thought it was super cool that one of my entries had caught Veerle’s attention (4th on page, can’t miss it, the one with all the yummy looking cupcakes!). You should definitely take a moment to check out all the super-awesome winning entries, and all the entries in the flickr pool!

These three were my entries:

I wish I could find more contests and challenges like this so I can really exercise my creativity and push myself!

PS: I would have posted this in a timely matter a week ago, but unfortunately my WordPress wasn’t working correctly due to an update by my host. Thankfully we’re back to normal, and finally using the most recent WP release!

Design 2 Code Sale! 2 Weeks Only!

Aug
13

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For the next 2 weeks I will be offering my Design 2 Code service for 1/2 price. That’s right! All orders placed between August 13th and 27th will be only half price!! Instead of $300 for a base conversion (taking design from PSD to coded home page and one sub page) you can get your design coded for just $150! Conversions will be delivered within 48 hours of start of project.

If you are interested please go to the Design 2 Code page and fill out the form. Payment is required at start of project.

MySims

Jul
13

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Yes, I am a huge geek and JUST saw Nintendo and EA are releasing a news Sims line – MySims (thanks StumbleUpon!!).

The trailer:

Slated for a Fall 2007 release. I’m still Wii-less, but I will definitely try to get a hold of a DS version!!

From the MySims.com website:

Explore a whole new world with MySims��it’s your world to transform! Move to a town that has been struggling lately. With a little creativity and some help from the locals, you can make this place thrive. Improve the town to attract new characters, from the Italian Chef and Florist to the Kickboxing Instructor and DJ. Discover what the residents want and need, so that you can help them enjoy life in their town.

Cell Phone Virgin!

Jul
29

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Today I got my very first personal cellphone. Yes, I am 23. Yes, I do live in NY. No, I really don’t know how I went so long without one!

So, I got a pink Razr phone, through Verizon. It’s nice. It’s shiny.

Unlike many people I haven’t found such a problem with navigating the menus, although I do agree with the gizmodo review, it definitely could be more intuitive than it is. And since I’m ghetto, I even recorded my own ringtones, cuz there is no way in hell I’ll be paying 1.99 for one!

I’ve snapped a few pics on it, mostly surprise photos to use as photo ids when people call, so I can laugh everytime I see them. The quality, even on the phone is a bit grainy, and the colors could be better, but it works for only a 1.3 megapixel camera.

I find it hard to talk on when I’m trying to do something else, mostly because I’m so used to wedging my normal house phone between my chin and shoulder and going about my business as normal. And it took a bit of getting used to at first because if you don’t have the phone just right on your ear the sound quality drops.

One thing I defintely don’t dig is how the phone screen can touch your face as you talk, so your natural body oils get on the screen if you’re not very careful. Not a very big deal, but on these 90+ days we are having it is a bit annoying. I wonder if they make cases for the Razr?

Well, it’s snappy. It’s pretty. I love it! Now just don’t call me until after 9pm :) !

edit: I’ve had my phone active for a little over 3/4 hours and already dropped it on my hardwood floors. I managed to chip a small piece of the pink off the battery cover… otherwise working well dispite the nasty fall….