tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66306788040691802082011-07-08T06:30:15.222-05:00Web design ideas from Clarissa of www.clarissabrockway.com.Clarissanoreply@blogger.comBlogger171100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630678804069180208.post-85001456593244304902010-09-12T11:42:00.000-05:002010-09-12T11:42:04.774-05:00

I have a new layout in the works that is currently unnamed. I do know this, though: it's Halloween-y! I'm looking into vintage wallpaper, old party decorations, and encyclopedia-looking images. Perhaps it'll look like a Halloween party at a scientist's home?

Clarissanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630678804069180208.post-3311589333779733172010-08-04T23:41:00.001-05:002010-09-12T10:56:57.394-05:00

What design knowledge and skills must a web designer possess and why? Web designers must understand the grid system and the color wheel and how to put them together to form an eye-catching site because they are the basic foundations for layout and good presentation. What technical knowledge and skill must a web designer possess and why? Web designers must at least know some HTML in order to

Clarissanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630678804069180208.post-61518386504844467452010-07-30T00:02:00.003-05:002010-07-30T17:02:43.661-05:00

Ok, first off, hush up, I'm in the process of transferring this to Wordpress. I don't want any of your lip about still using Blogger. MOVING ON TO THE TOPIC AT HAND...I listen to music while I work. Lots of stuff. Some days, I'm blasting Snoop Dogg and trashier things that would be bad for my employers to hear, but most days, I'm listening to video game soundtracks. Video game soundtracks are

Clarissanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630678804069180208.post-38345514249014943912010-04-17T13:30:00.000-05:002010-04-17T13:30:11.612-05:00

Found via useit.com I first started doing web design back in 2002. Yeah, that seems like forever ago. I was a freshman in high school with braces, mousy brown hair, and a love for Spongebob that I proudly wore on my shirts. A lot has changed since then. I've gone through at least three different hair colors, traded the braces for a retainer that ended up consumed by the dog, and actually figured

Clarissanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630678804069180208.post-12545430175091727022010-03-24T12:10:00.001-06:002010-03-24T12:12:49.559-06:00

When did social networking get so uppity? I remember the golden days of Facebook. Sure, that makes me sound old and bitter, but it's how I feel. I got my own Facebook page back in 2006 when I first started attending college. Facebook was strictly for college students back then. I found a lot of my classmates on there and thought it was a neat way to get to know the people I saw in class every

Clarissanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630678804069180208.post-28180650786815283852010-02-25T12:34:00.001-06:002010-02-25T12:34:31.330-06:00

Well, sir, my 1920s layout made it to completion! I feel like a mother who just watched her child stutter through her part in the 2nd grade play and couldn't be more proud. Like Jay-Z, I'm on to the next one. Time to stagger away from the ritzy glamor of the 1920s and stumble into the bright world of sugar skulls.  Awww yeeeeeeeah.  In keeping with the tradition of centering my entire life

Clarissanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630678804069180208.post-90260191647813823902010-01-28T12:43:00.002-06:002010-01-28T12:45:42.992-06:00

Maybe I'll send these out this year? I love Twitter. I really do. I throw open my windows and scream it to the world! Not too long ago, I was far from loving it. I thought it was useless, self-serving, and used strictly for boosting egos. Have you seen Tweeting Too Hard? That and numerous "I'm making a sandwich, lol," tweets are pretty good examples of what I thought Twitter was. Getting a

Clarissanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630678804069180208.post-2493632371610830552010-01-10T14:14:00.000-06:002010-01-10T14:14:12.379-06:00

¡Delicioso! Though I have never eaten a sugar skull, I already know I love them. These brightly-colored goodies are used to celebrate the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Los colores... The colors are exciting and so full of life. Seeing these skulls invokes images of papel picado hanging over the streets and tissue paper flowers on every corner. So, yes, I will design a

Clarissanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630678804069180208.post-81117804705999076942010-01-03T17:12:00.006-06:002010-01-03T17:44:47.567-06:00

Like everyone else, I was born in the wrong decade. I was meant to live through the 1920s. Let's pretend that doesn't mean living through the 1930s. Playing Arkham Horror has rekindled this forgotten love.It's glorious!That Art Deco look is to die for. Not to mention these great fonts I came across today.It's the berries!It's really quite ridiculous that I never thought to make a 1920s-inspired

Clarissanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630678804069180208.post-33191343243109810932009-08-26T15:02:00.009-05:002009-08-26T16:18:30.322-05:00

Ho boy. Here we go. I want to preface this bad boy by bringing up the fact that I have committed every single one of these sins. The great part is that after doing these awful things, I got over it and never did them again. Think of it as my boy band phase.Splash PagesIt's late at night. You're tired of looking at your usual sites and remember that someone you (thought you could) trust told you

Clarissanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630678804069180208.post-23068236396720909942009-06-15T09:21:00.007-05:002009-06-25T08:30:41.676-05:00

Where it's at.A day of great excitement is upon us! I got FileZilla working again, so I uploaded a bunch of stuff.First of all, I have the best internship ever at Mi Escuelita Preschool. I've been working on completely redoing their website and I am now hosting my progress at http://miescuelita.clarissabrockway.com.Their program is such an excellent one. They truly deserve a great website that

Clarissanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630678804069180208.post-4487696870688755632009-05-16T11:09:00.007-05:002009-06-15T14:26:24.812-05:00

It's dangerous to draw alone! Take this.In my web design adventures, I'm constantly seeking out (cheap) goodies to help me along the way. My new favorite thing is the quad ruled composition notebook.This simple beauty is something I grabbed at Staples the other day. Why? Because I liked the green stripes on the cover. Ok, the quad ruled pages are actually darn handy.My sketches for design ideas

Clarissanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630678804069180208.post-16866506604866134822009-04-30T17:12:00.005-05:002009-05-16T11:49:55.203-05:00

Championship is up and live!http://championship.clarissabrockway.comThere are a few slight things I may change, but overall, it's good to go. Please remember that you cannot actually order anything from the site and the contact information is made up.The Flash demo was made by Chris, not by me.

Clarissanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630678804069180208.post-7266140937659963982009-04-20T11:09:00.011-05:002009-06-15T14:27:11.167-05:00

Rebellion: Links on the RIGHT.I have a series of layouts in the works called "Glowing."Glowing comes in three flavors; red, green, and blue. I simply couldn't pick one out of the three! Through the magic of PHP, once you choose to display the layout, you can change the color using three color buttons on the side. I think I'm going to have it load in green by default.This little darling inspired

Clarissanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630678804069180208.post-46149159901997004992009-04-20T10:44:00.005-05:002009-06-15T14:26:58.620-05:00

I know it's hard to see, but those edges are rounded.In my Basic Interaction Design class, my group and I worked on a product called the Championship, an accessory for cars.Naturally, I was in charge of designing and building the website.Here lie the bare bones of the site. My host is being stubborn and not liking my images, but hopefully they'll be viewable soon. Like that snazzy home button up

Clarissanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630678804069180208.post-67924273587087205312009-03-23T19:17:00.002-06:002009-05-16T11:51:00.342-05:00

These are fun. I like the colors and texture. I may do a layout inspired by this. Mom, you could do some really neat crafting things with these!

Clarissanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630678804069180208.post-40408563201170059162009-01-21T17:04:00.003-06:002009-05-16T11:50:50.152-05:00

Hello, all. I'm choosing to start off this web design idea blog with a layout I've titled "Tea Stain."Here's a nice, barely legible sketch of my idea. You can click to to make it larger, but sadly, not any more legible.So, yes. I'm focusing on browns and creams for this layout. I'm going to have some sort of swirly old-school design in the upper left serving as my header. A smaller one in the

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