Archive for October, 2009

The Advanced Clear-Fix

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

A common CSS issue is when a floated element is placed within a container div. What happens is that the floated element does not automatically force the height of the container to adjust, and the parent container then takes up zero space. When an element is floated, its parent no longer contains its children because the float is removed from the cascade. Here, I discuss how to remedy this situation.

How to Rapidly Develop Graphics for a Client on a Deadline

Friday, October 16th, 2009

This summer, I had to create 36 banners for BreastCancer.org, including original designs, mockups, feedback, and revisions, in only 54 hours… and I did it. The solution? Learn every Photoshop shortcut you possibly can.