Archive for April, 2008
Doctor Div Makeover
April 30, 2008
Some people expressed confusion regarding what Doctor Div is so it’s undergoing a makeover to clarify. Here’s a sneak peak. Should be live on the DoctorDiv url within the next few days.
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53 Year Old Brochure
April 29, 2008
In the process of packing this week, of which, my wife has been doing the VAST majority of, I came across a brochure that my grandfather designed for a nursing home in California back in the 50’s. For those of you who don’t know my grandfather was a very talented artist and served as an Art Director in Portland for several years. When I found the brochure I remembered the afternoon he walked me through the process of how he created it with a combination of typesetting, screen printing and illustrating to which I replied “Wow, I can’t believe you did all that without a computer or layout programs”. (Haha, to which he probably thought, “Dumb kid”.)
Anyway, I’ll snap a photo of it and upload it later. If you’re interested, here’s some links to other stuff my grandpa did:
- Elijah: The Man Who Went To Heaven - lots of cool pen illustrations in here.
- Various paintings my grandfather did.
Free Coldplay Single
April 28, 2008
Starting tomorrow at 12:15 PM UK time you can download Coldplay’s new single, Violet Hill, for free on their website. Sweet! I hope the new album is worth the wait.
Jam Session 2008
April 27, 2008
“The Webmaster Jam Session is for people that make Websites looking for candid, straight to the point information from the industries top professionals and best talent.” Thanks to J and the nice guys over at Coffee Cup who have made this project a fun one.
Young Fabulous And Broke
April 27, 2008
Fun project for Young Fabulous and Broke. Via my new mate Michael Goldstein at Stun Media. Thanks for the work Michael and I look forward to wrapping this project this week!
Color Issues
April 26, 2008
Bear with me while I try to get the color scheme right. UPDATE: For whatever reason I’m feeling the pink for the titles. Could be late, could be the effects of having a daughter in the oven (not literally of course) or it could simply be the purple tones in the dark blue background. Who knows. But whatever it is, I like it for now.
Nice Website Daddy
April 26, 2008
I love having kids. Repeat, LOVE it. Being married and having kids simply feels like how life should be lived. I’m not a believer in overlaying personal experience as mandated advice for others so if you’re not married or don’t have kids that is A-OK. In fact, I’ve got lots of friends that are single and kid-less and they are great people. Ok, enough with “parent, married” valuations. Bottom line is that me and my wife currently love married life and children. Hopefully, we’ll daily tend to it so the wheels don’t come flying off at some future date.
So, anyway, my oldest son likes to watch me work on the computer and one of the things he frequently tells me (while watching from over my shoulder or sitting next to me) is “Nice website daddy!” It’s nice to have your kids appreciate what you do, but his design sensibilities are at a point where I could be the worst designer on the planet and he’d probably still like what he sees.
So, what does a three word sentence have to do with anything?
Well, over the last several weeks, some very nice people have asked if I design blog themes and I thought, “that would be fun.” So I started to put together a few designs and thought it would also be fun to call the Adventure “Nice Website Daddy”. So basically, some people have asked for designs, my kids like them and I’ve tried to respond to the market. Yay! I’m being a true Friedman free market capitalist! (i.e. use economies of scale available to you to sell the same products and services for a better price OR sell better products and services at the same price). At least I hope that’s what I’m doing.
Cheesy, lame, expected? I don’t know. What I do know is that it jives in my guts (which by the way I’m trying to use as the barometer for my biz decisions - at least as much as all of the business school “knowledge”. By the way, if you know what that “knowledge” consists of I’ve got twenty thousand dollars and 4 years of my life that would like to know.
Come to think of it, this might be a good time to introduce Youkipedia which is the result (as other forthcoming Adventures are too) of my overly active drive, evil ambition and lack of focus (at least according to some fellow humans who have previously crossed my path).
Well, here’s to those three “vices” - i put in quotations because I think all three critiques are silly - which I’ll take any day over your timid, insecure, careful business acumen.
Late! (sorry, I’ve had a little pent up moxy that needed to get out).
So without furthr adieu, here is the first Nice Website Daddy theme. I don’t have an official name yet. Any suggestions? You can purchase the theme here (I’ll email you zip file of theme within 24 hours). If you’re wondering why it’s not free, check out Youkipedia to get the lowdown.
I hope you have a good day! Brandon
The First Log Has Broken Loose
April 26, 2008
The first log being the brand new, underwater, oceanic theme you see on this here blog. I love it with a capital “L”. It’s the first time (don’t laugh) I’ve used Photoshop entirely for a site design. Usually I use a combo of Illustrator and Photoshop. I’m stoked! New blog design, moving to Florida in 9 days, a family who loves me and mercy and faithfulness that is new every single morning. Couldn’t ask for a better life.
More timber to be freed soon…
