A week or so ago I decided it would be a good idea to recreate the Big Bad Bob the Fish logo/text that you can see in the header, using nothing but pure CSS. No secret/hidden PNG images, just the latest advancements in CSS3 technologies. However, it’s not just as simple as applying a ‘text-gradient’ (which doesn’t actually exist), well actually it is in a way. By using a little CSS trickery I was able to recreate the logo; at least in webkit browsers anyway… (more…)
Today I took delivery of my new mouse. Not just any mouse though, a mouse that is in my opinion the best mouse for designers. I know it’s just a mouse but this thing is great. For one, it just sits perfectly in your hand, almost like a glove. It’s really comfortable and light weight which makes it perfect for the designer who never leaves the computer. (more…)
Because my experience at the New Adventures in Web Design conference was some-what overwhelming, I’ve had to write an absolute mammoth-sized blog post and split it into two separate posts to sum up my experience. So if you haven’t read Part 1 (an overview of the morning session) then really, you should do that first. (more…)
Yesterday, Myself and @Pudny attended the New Adventures in Web Design conference and it was great. This was the first time I’d attended any conference so I was a little unsure what to actually expect, but I really enjoyed the days events. The speakers were great, the atmosphere was great and the brews were great. (more…)
Ever wondered how Facebook chooses which items by which people are to be shown on your News Feed under the ‘Top News’ section? The Top News section is great in my opinion, the ‘Most Recent’ section of the news feed can sometimes be a little overwhelming, sifting through all the Bullshit to find posts that you feel are of relevance to you. It’s quite cool how Facebook works it out and is dictated by the EdgeRank algorithm. (more…)
Last night on the apprentice saw the departure of the ‘now-wise 22 year old’, Stuart Baggs with a field of ponies. Now I wouldn’t usually blog about a TV show but something rather interesting happened… (more…)
This here blog is going to be a sort of outlet for my (Matthew Leak) random thoughts and scribblings. I already have a blog on my main freelance website but that has become somewhat depreciated over the past few months. So, I’m starting again… (more…)
