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The UX Design Process

I recently had the opportunity to attend a UX workshop that was part of Vancouver Design Week. The workshop speaker was Steve Fisher and he outlined an excellent UX design process. In this post, I’ll outline the process, combined with a few points from my own system for designing a website. Continue Reading »

Swiss Inspired Minimal Resumes

I’m proud to announce my latest release on graphicriver.net, which is a set of Swiss Inspired Minimal Resumes.
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Check out the new Cardeo blog categories

Now the the new blog design is live, I wanted to update my categories. When I started this blog, a little over a year ago, I basically guessed at what I would write about. Now that some time has gone by, I have a better idea about the subjects I like to blog about, and I’ve adjusted my categories to better suit my content. Here’s a rough breakdown of the new categories…
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Web Design Conferences in 2009

As we approach the end of the year, it’s time to look to 2009 and figure out what web design conferences are worth attending. Conferences tend to be expensive so you never get to go to all the ones your want. However, here are a few that are worth checking out.
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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Grids At TheGridSystem.org

http://www.thegridsystem.org

Isn’t it great when you find a new website that just blows your mind? thegridsystem.org is one of those websites and it is also one my new favorites.
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10 Most Sought After Skills In Web Development

There’s a great post over at nettuts.com titled 10 Most Sought After Skills in Web Development. This is a great resource for students or people that are just getting into web design and development.
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When a Client Can’t Afford You: Why It’s Still Better to Bid High

There’s a great post over at freelancefolder.com that covers some guidelines for quoting your clients. It’s called When a Client Can’t Afford You: Why It’s Still Better to Bid High and it’s worth checking out.

One of the biggest mistake newbie freelancers make is under valuing their services. $100 for a logo an stationary package is not acceptable. If you choose to work for these types of rates, it is a slippery slope and you will always be working for below average pricing. Why would a client pay market rate to you once you have already lowered the bar? Not to mention, any possible referral work they send your way will also be expecting the same discount.

Trying to set your rates can be a confusing problem. My recommendation would be to charge what you feel you are worth. If they hourly number you quote makes you feel content with the work you are producing then that is all that really matters.

My 10 Favorite Albums To Listen To While Designing

I’m not sure if I’m a bigger design nerd or music nerd. That is a totally different post all together. The one thing I know is I like listening to music while I work. I’ll probably make this an ongoing series of posts with made up names so I can find an excuse to talk about my favorite records. My CD collection numbers around 450 currently so there is lots to talk about!
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WordPress CSS Post Checklist

When you are designing a WordPress theme, there are a number of things you need to consider. One of the main ones is the built in posting styles. wpcandy.com has a great Sample WordPress Content post where you can download a collection of sample posts. Import the sample posts to your blog and you’ll have a great testing template.
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So You Want To Be A Freelance Designer?

Working as a freelance designer is a goal that many designers strive for. Personally, until earlier this year, I freelanced full-time for 3 years. It’s a great feeling to be your own boss and make your own hours, however, it isn’t all fun and games. It takes a special personality to juggle the responsibilities of freelance design. Below are some tips on how to be successful if you choose to give it a go.
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