Luke, Redesign v. Realign
I really liked this article. As designers when we are approached by a client we always start to redesign their project. Sometimes all they want is a realign though. This article defines what a redesign is and what a realign is. The way each is approached is different and when they are followed I think it will lead to more happy clients. The hard part is defining when each is needed. This article will help with that. Web designers give this a read.

Mike, Better Buttons with CSS3
With better browser support, CSS3 is finally starting to get some traction. While IE is still emerging from the dark ages, there’s no reason we can’t start using CSS3. Web Designer Wall recently published an article on creating web buttons with nothing more than CSS. Even though rounded corners, gradients, text shadows, and box shadows aren’t all supported, your buttons will look fantastic for browsers that do, and perfectly usable for the ones that don’t.

It’s always interesting working with artists from other fields, be they architects, photographers, illustrators, or otherwise. They each have a unique take on their work, and their perspective often transfers well to the web. Robert was no exception. During design meetings, his ideas and explanations were an invaluable asset to my design toolbox. The new background, for example, preserved the same earthy brown as the old website, but also brought in an actual hand-sketched blueprint Robert had used in one of his plans. The typography, decorations, textures, and other detail decisions were all passed through Robert, and each received individual feedback and revisions.

Robert McArthur Moodboard

I think the new design really speaks for itself and all parties involved are happy with the result. This is also the first time we’ve used the fixed background and I think the result is amazing. Check it out and let us know what you think!