When developing MPU and banner advertising in Flash, designers have to work within strict file size limits. Publishers usually limit the initial load to 30k or 40k (which doesn’t get you much) and sometimes allow a subsequent polite download of a further 50k or 60k (which doesn’t get you much more). Below are some of the techniques and rules that designers should follow in orde... Read more →
I have just published a new addition to my portfolio. Pinstripe Trader is a virtual stock market trading game Facebook application. Users are given £50,000 of virtual cash to invest in stocks and shares. The game uses real data from the London Stock Exchange so as your investments change value in real life, that price is reflected in the game too. Each month the most successful... Read more →
Search engine optimisation (SEO) is something of a dark art practised only by highly trained ninja web gurus. We call them SEO consultants. Due to the highly secretive nature of their work, ordinary mortals often don’t know where to start when it comes to SEO. A good SEO consultant can turn an obscure website buried in Google’s supplemental index into a money making enterprise.... Read more →
You’ve read the about me page, you’ve flicked through my portfolio, you’ve even had a good read of my other blog, miLienzo.com, and you still want to know more? Over the weekend I was interviewed by Ian who authors the Digital Revolution blog. He gave me quite a grilling and has now published his findings on his own blog. To find out what he discovered head over and read his in... Read more →
Rather than add to the already filled-to-the-brim Digg bin of top 10 tips for web design, I thought it would be interesting to look at what YOU think are your top tips for web design. Johnathon Longnecker in Top 10 tips for creating kick awesome websites says: "Your web typography will set your design apart from other studios. Study optimum line heights, widths and look for inv... Read more →
I have been blogging for well over a year now and along the way I’ve discovered many fantastic design and creativity blogs. I’ve wanted to thank the authors for their commitment for a long time now, so consider this post an official tip of the hat and slap on the back from me. Some of the blogs I list below I am an active commenter on and know the authors personally - others I ... Read more →