Most of what you’re about to read may or may not come off as “common sense.” If you feel this way, then look at your life. Are you applying these steps to your life? Do you feel you need a set path for becoming a great designer? Then keep reading.

The rule of thumb has always been “practice makes perfect.” Then we’re told that we will never be “perfect,” but our imperfections are our true perfections – we just need to find a way to bring out our best. Read more »

Gradients is perhaps part of what defines “web 2.0″, or rather, the current trends in web design as per the last few years. The problem that I’ve seen thus far is the abuse of gradients – while it’s fine to use them (I, after all, use gradients on my own site design), it’s not so fine to over use them, or to use them improperly.

Gradients can create a very visually appealing site which pulls the audience in – or they can be overly distracting and cliche’d. So let’s take a look at a few sites which use such gradients. Read more »

One of the most impressionable lessons I was taught occured while I was in middle school. I remember that they had us read a book about personal development, and followed it up with a lecture based upon what we had read. The text itself I found interesting; I don’t remember the name of the book, but it was about a personal development coach (essentially) who had gained fortune through recycling tires to use as a safer surface on playgrounds, and also had a fishing show. The book went on to explain networking tips, and how networking is important. Read more »