The Name Game »
Previously I posted an entry on how I came to use the name ‘lilula’. Within it I promised a post with some tips and resources. This is that promised post — a quick guide for anyone looking to create a memorable name, whether it be for professional or personal use.
What is an Interactive Designer? »
Numerous designers have posted an entry asking how others explain what they do to someone where a knowledge gap is concerned. Halfway through one of my lengthy responses I realised that I was backtracking what I had written in order to explain what it is that I do — it was epicly ironic. However, would it have really been all that ironic? Interactive designers are still a relatively recent addition to the industry. Most people think I simply open Photoshop and smack out vectors, despite my contempt for creative software.
What is Colour? »
Pulling colours out of a hat is a typical past time for every artist, and a subconscious act that goes on inside every person. We are attracted to colours and harmonies — each of them carry significant cultural and personal weight. So how do we use this colour bias to help us create beautiful and considered colour schemes for the web?