Apple’s New Keyboard Design Has Won Me Over

6 Comments »March 17th, 2008

Folks, I am pecking out these words on Apple’s innovative new low-profile desktop keyboard, and having a marvelous epiphany in the process. This is without doubt the best desktop keyboard I have ever had the pleasure of fondling. The keys are responsive and well spaced. I find myself making far fewer accidental keystrokes and typos. And now I am so completely hooked on it I can’t fathom going back to traditional scissor-switch style keyboards, which seem antiquated in comparison. It’s that good. (more…)

Pixelmator: Image Editing for Mere Mortals and Dumb Blondes

18 Comments »January 25th, 2008

Few applications are more daunting and difficult to the average user than image editing software. Often referred to as “paint programs” by non-professionals, these apps largely fall into two distinct categories: a) the dumb blonde app that looks pretty but can only perform a few simple tasks, and none of them particularly well. Or b) the Pro app, cable of removing acne from Prom photos and former spouses from wedding albums, but requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science to learn. (more…)

My Favorite Web Font - Avenir

5 Comments »November 14th, 2007

Every web designer has his or hers favorite font for use in graphic elements. For me it’s Avenir. I love its clean simple lines, elegant curvatures, and classic look. There are few applications I haven’t found for it. Whether designing a modern looking (web 2.0) design or classical motif, Avenir just looks beautiful.

An Example of Bad Web Advertising

2 Comments »April 19th, 2007

Websites utilize all manner of multimedia to advertise services, evolving from the classis banner ad to more advanced flash-based motion imagery. Most of these forms of online advertising are just plain awful, but the worst by far is those darned annoying Flash-based ads that spontaneously blast you with audio. I can’t even begin to count the number of times I was startled out of my chair (and underpants) late at night when loading some random webpage, when suddenly a voice comes blasting through my speakers…“CONGRATULATIONS! YOU’VE BEEN SELECTED TO RECEIVE A FREE IPOD!”. Scary.

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Man Turns Apartment Into Apple Store

No Comments »March 13th, 2007

What happens when a fetish becomes obsession, then turns into a life consuming preoccupation that drives friends and family away, compelling you to alter your physical environment, modeled after your Apple addiction? You turn your dwelling into an Apple store, of course!

I applaud this fellow’s creativity, it really is brilliant. But, still. Jesus!

New .Mac Mail Coming Soon

Comments OffOctober 2nd, 2006

Apple has begun emailing .Mac subscribers (myself included) announcing a soon to be released makeover that will transform the tired .Mac mail interface, as we know it, into a Web 2.0 clone of OSX Mail (based on AJAX of course). I’m not sure a desktop UI is well suited as an embedded interface, but we shall soon find out. Considering I access my .Mac account through Mail as an IMAP account it really makes little difference to me. But hey, you do it your way…I’ll do it mine.

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Hey, I’m on TV

No Comments »May 23rd, 2006

I just discovered that my blog has been featured in three prestigious CSS designer galleries. CSS Mania, CSS Remix, and CSS Import have listed Elitist Snob among their galleries of creative websites, and I must say I am extremely flattered to have been chosen. Thanks to everyone who submitted my site. Be sure to visit each of these galleries and admire the work done by all the many talented designers.