If you do any programing in CSS and haven’t heard about LESS, then go check out lesscss.org right now! LESS is a great way to simplify your CSS and speedify your web design process. In this tutorial, I show you how to add cross-browser support for many CSS3 properties using this wonderful CSS compiler.
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Cross-Browser CSS3 with LESS
May
17
2010
Fight Internet Ignorance
Mar
16
2010
If you’ve ever heard an elderly person refer to “The Google” or gotten a blank stare when using the term “Internet Browser,” then you have met a victim of Internet Ignorance. While mocking these uneducated computer users has become 4chan comedy gold, perhaps it is time to take steps to counter this growing phenomenon. what’s next»
Making an Apple Calculator - Part 2: the JS
Mar
15
2010
You’ve seen the CSS, now we pull back the curtain and take a look at the javascript magic working behind the scenes. what’s next»
Making an Apple Calculator - Part 1: the CSS
Mar
13
2010
While many attempt to flaunt their psychic abilities, few can accurately predict what is happening inside the balding cranium of Steve Jobs. His affinity for brushed metal and slightly rounded corners has truly developed a cult of a following and has seeped into the core of our societal design aesthetic. While imitating apple’s design principals is nothing new, there is still room for simple apple design imitation on the web. In this two-part post, I’ll take a look at how to re-create the default apple calculator program with only CSS and jQuery. what’s next»
Kickin’ it Old School - Hand Drawing
Mar
12
2010
The first copies of Photoshop were distributed way back in 1987. Not only could this twenty-three year old program see ‘R’ rated movies before I could, it even has its own verb. Many have mastered this juggernaut of a program, a few still have more to learn, and even more are just testing the waters. carry on»
Make a Snazzy Scrolling Header
Jun
28
2009
Snazzy, shiny effects are all the rage in this current Web 2.0 design frenzy. So are are super-cool graphics, especially in the header of your page. In this article, I’ll show you a crafty parallax scrolling technique you can use for pleasure and profit! Check out the tutorial or skip straight to the demo.
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Fancy New Website
Jun
26
2009
It seems sort of self-serving to post about one’s own blog on that blog, but here goes! Welcome, salutations and other good wishes! Perquisite Design is up and running. You have found yourself on the blog section of my site. Here will be posted web-design tutorials and other ramblings about other fancy topics.
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