How To Create Web 2.0 Effects With Photoshop

Using Photoshop, I'll show you how to add Web 2.0 graphic goodness to your site design using non-destructive techniques. It may even take your site from boring to trendy!More…

Geek to Live: Turn your blog into a book, part I

If you've got a book in you, a blog could be just the stepping stone you need toward your first deal. Lots of readers have asked me how "Lifehacker the book" came about. While there are countless ways to get yourself a book deal, this week I've got a behind-the-scenes look at how this particular weblog transformed into a book. More…

Breakdown of the ideal web design process

A detailed breakdown and analysis of the web design process. Includes things such as know what you are doing, know the needs, what the visitor wants, personality and style... More…

“White House” To Roam Sky (Presidential Airplane, oct.1947 )

This is long before it was called Air Force One. It ’s a pity the current one isn’t painted to look like an eagle. Maybe we can get Stephen Colbert to lobby for it. More…

Google Reader Gets A Few More Small Updates

Google Reader was just updated with a few new features, including the ability to set your homepage to "All items," or any folder or tag. Another cool new feature they've added is a refresh button, to easily refresh your subscriptions, and have added the auto-refresh feature, that Gmail users know and love. More…

Color Meanings and Colors That Go Together

Colors are more than a combination of red and blue or yellow and black. They are non-verbal communication. Colors have symbolism and color meanings that go beyond ink. As you design brochures, logos, and Web sites, it is helpful to keep in mind how the eye and the mind perceive certain colors and the color meanings we associate with each color. More…

Emotional Clothes

Philips Design recently announced that it has developed a series of garments that, through "emotional sensing," can read and project wearers' emotions through the LED lights installed in the garment. More…