How to Create Subdomains in MAMP on Mac OS X
Have you ever wondered how to easily set up a subdomain with MAMP on Mac OS X? I know I sure have. Call me particular, but I am not a fan of seeing "localhost:8888" in my URL. Setting up custom local subdomains has many benefits, so let's check them out.
A Fresh Start to the New Year
2011 was an epic year for me, my business partner, and our business. Not only did I graduate from the prestigious Full Sail University, I set foot on a path which will propel me where I want to be throughout the rest of my life.
Lettering.js: Complete Typographic Control
This is probably one of the coolest javascript typography solutions that I have yet discovered.
Straight from their site: "Web type is exploding all over the web but CSS currently doesn't offer complete down-to-the-letter control. So we created a jQuery plugin to give you that control."
Responsive Design
Lately, there has been much hubbub about responsive design. It seems like every day, a new article comes to light about responsiveness, and what it entails. However, I have found that many designers do not understand what this trend is, why it is bubbling to the forefront, or where to begin.
Simply put: a responsive design conforms to the visitor's device. Let's take a step back for a moment. The notion of responsive design really got to a start with LukeW's article, "Mobile First." In this article, Luke argues that websites and web apps should be designed from the mobile point of view first.
My Journey at Full Sail University
Back in early 2009, I discovered a wonderful school in Orlando, Florida. The school was Full Sail University, and it seemed like the absolute perfect school to learn more about web design and development.
At that time, I had taught myself HTML and CSS, and had learned Wordpress from playing around with various themes. However, I yearned to learn more. I realized that it was impossible to teach myself everything I needed to know. Thus, my Full Sail Journey began.
What Web Developers Can Learn From Walt Disney
As a young entrepreneur in the web design and development industry, I believe that inspiration is crucial to success. As a boy growing up, I was lucky enough to have parents that believed in family vacations, and not only that, but were able to take my sister and I on multiple vacations a year.
One particular time of the year was especially— dare I say— magical. The time was Thanksgiving of each year. During that holiday, my family took a vacation to Walt Disney World. At the time, I lived in Asheville, North Carolina; a trip that took roughly 11 hours once stops were factored in.