These days we are all busy running from here to there with a To Do list a mile long. But just because the world moves faster, doesn’t mean we don’t have time to give back. In 2012 I would like to make a personal effort to help out those who are in need, be it with design, my time or my social network. We all find ourselves aimlessly wandering the web, so next time, how about giving a few minutes to a good cause. Here are 3 easy ways you can give back:
For those who don’t know, Freerice is an online trivia game where each correct answer earns 10 grains of rice for the world’s hungriest – it’s an addictive online game with a real-world impact. Those grains of rice will go to a hungry child who is only six degrees away from you and me.
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Happy New Year to everyone! I’ve hit the ground running in 2012 and looks like its nonstop for a bit. To keep me going I’ve got a mix of my favorite divas:
Like most designers, I’m all about listening to music while I design. For me its an innate part of the design process. It inspires me, it fuels my creativity and is reflective of my mood. Yet often times, I get stuck listening to the same album or playlist, over and over and over again. So in order to keep myself on the lookout for new music and keep things fresh, I’ve decided to institute ‘New Music Mondays’. On Mondays I plan on posting a few of my favorite songs from the week.
With Thanksgiving just around the corner its that time of year again when the world seems to be filled with nothing but food, drinks and holiday parties. So here’s todays tribute to the season. Cheers!
I’m happy to announce that barberiasalon.com is officially up and running. This project is a complete overhaul of Terry DeMarco’s Barberia online presence. Terry admitted that he isn’t too computer saavy, so he wanted a website that even he could update, so our natural choice was to use WordPress. I created a custom WordPress theme, complete with a customized image carousel and multiple page templates, along with tutorials so that Terry and his team can keep their clients up-to-date with everything happening at the salon. Take a look at the live site >
Robi is a very talented web and graphic designer. She is knowledgeable about her field and provides clear reasoning for her design choices. She is a team player and jumps into tasks that are outside of her scope to help get the job done. She is very passionate about her work and inspires others around her.
: Stephanie Parey-Smith
The Palmyra – Montego Bay, Jamaica
