Developing web experiences to
intrigue,
delight,
and
convey value.
Objectives
in
A cascading path:
Use visually engaging & accessible design
for the purpose of
focusing attention on the essential
with the intention to
deliver information and clarify user flows
in order to
guide visitors to the goals that suit their needs
To ultimately create a unique, memorable experience on the web
Objectives
in
Development
To use platform and language appropriate features to deliver a UI and UX faithful to the design vision
Accomplished with:
- Performant Code
- Ground floor accessibility
- Evergreen technology choices
Digital Garden
A terrace for unpolished reflection & thoughts in progress
These two ensuing spaces are intended to explore incomplete ideas in both web development and in design more generally. Inspiration for the practice comes from Maggie Appleton’s excellent survey of "digital garden" history, Tom Critchlow’s encyclopedic example, and Shawn Wang’s astute “ToS” proposal.
Contains heavily annotated examples which include thoughts on best practices, standard techniques, and notable deviations from the norm. Expect extensive links to blogs, presentations, articles, and social media posts.
Rough Draft
An ongoing exploration of common design motifs, how they operate, and when they can be broken
Emphasis on standard design principles (e.g. typography, color, hierarchy, etc.)
The Todo List
Useful developer code snippets and concepts covering the spectrum of frontend development
