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Great meetimg with AIGADC talking about #webtypography.

jason — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:19:46 +0000

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Web Typography 2009: What Was…

jason — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:58:26 +0000

Last night On Slideshare.com, I posted an edited version of the slides I used in my Web Typography lectures last year, and they seem to have gotten some notice. Slide share featured the slides on their main page, resulting in several hundred views. I’m currently working on a new revised lecture for 2010 to present at [...]

10 Last-minute Gifts for Web Designers

jason — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:47:15 +0000

Q: What do I get for the Web designer who has everything? The long answer is that, whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or another December holiday (I prefer Saturnalia myself) the Winter Solstice is traditionally a time of gift giving. So, what to give to that Web designer you know who has everything they need to actually make Web sites?

Choosing the Right Color Value: RGB or Hex

jason — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:52:46 +0000

Q: Should I use Hex or RGB values to define colors in CSS? The short answer is RGB. The slightly longer answer is that Hex values have become the de facto standard for use in CSS code and both developers and designers are used to them. The long answer is that, in the final design on the screen, [...]

Using WEFT to Create EOT Font Files for Internet Explorer

jason — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Until recently, the only method for creating the EOT was to convert TrueType fonts (not OpenType) files was using The WEFT application, created by Microsoft in the late 1990’s and not updated in almost 10 years. If you need to do things the hard way, here are instructions for using Microsoft Weft.

Expand Your Font Repertoire

jason — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:09:43 +0000

The trick is to create a font stack with understudy fonts to cover all your bases. Most designers will design around a single typeface, but Web design is a fluid art form that will require you to provide understudy fonts that will be used when your primary choice isn’t available.

Using Pixels or Ems in Your Web Designs

jason — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:05:03 +0000

Q:What is the practical difference between px (pixel) and em (pronounced m)? When is it best to use one over the other? The short answer is that pixels measure dimensions relative to the screen while ems measure dimensions relative to type size.

RE: Google Chrome- I Get to Sing the “I Was Right” Song

jason — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:56:13 +0000

A little over a year ago, when Google announced the launch of a new Web “Browser” I had to scratch my head and ask why? This was no browser. This was a stealth OS.

To CSS Reset or Not to CSS Reset

jason — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:18:02 +0000

Q: Which global reset for CSS should I use?

The short answer is the simplest one possible.

The slightly longer answer is that you should reset some styles, but do so with a good reason.

And the Winners are…

jason — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:27:36 +0000

I want to thank everyone who participated in the second Speaking In Styles contest, and helped me spread the word. The first two books went in less than a day, but the third took a little longer—possibly because it looked like lucky number 13 had already been hit.