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<title>DesignFloat / echoenduring / All</title>
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<description>Web Design News &amp; Tips</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:59:25 -0500</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Thinking of Navigation as Navigation]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/thinking-of-navigation-as-navigation-1/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/thinking-of-navigation-as-navigation-1/"><![CDATA[Thinking of Navigation as Navigation]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Though it may be obvious and perhaps even cliched to say, navigation is an important aspect of web design. But, just what is navigation? In this article, we will look at navigation as navigation, discuss what it isn't, address the problem of creativity and ultimately consider the larger implications of it all on our work as designers. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:59:25 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Web Design</category>
	<votes>16</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/thinking-of-navigation-as-navigation-1/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[On Interfaces and Intuition :: Echo Enduring Blog - A Web and Graphic Design Blog]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/on-interfaces-and-intuition-echo-enduring-blog-a-web-and-graphic-design-blog/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/on-interfaces-and-intuition-echo-enduring-blog-a-web-and-graphic-design-blog/"><![CDATA[On Interfaces and Intuition :: Echo Enduring Blog - A Web and Graphic Design Blog]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Many design projects focus on the creation of interfaces for web forms, applications and other types of products. In this article, I would like to look at the concept of intuition as it pertains to the world of design, approaching the topic primary through one of my own recent experiences with Adobe Illustrator. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:12:16 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Web Design</category>
	<votes>17</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/on-interfaces-and-intuition-echo-enduring-blog-a-web-and-graphic-design-blog/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[6 Quick Lessons from Logo Galleries]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/Identity_Branding/6-quick-lessons-from-logo-galleries-1/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/Identity_Branding/6-quick-lessons-from-logo-galleries-1/"><![CDATA[6 Quick Lessons from Logo Galleries]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[I really enjoy logo design, and one of the things that I often do when starting a new logo project is to visit some online galleries. In this post, I want to discuss the benefits of these galleries by looking at some simple lessons that we can learn through a careful analysis of the thought and technique behind a few featured logos. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:18:05 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Identity &amp; Branding</category>
	<votes>15</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/Identity_Branding/6-quick-lessons-from-logo-galleries-1/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Creative Problem Solving: PHP, jQuery and the Semi-Dynamic]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/creative-problem-solving-php-jquery-and-the-semi-dynamic/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/creative-problem-solving-php-jquery-and-the-semi-dynamic/"><![CDATA[Creative Problem Solving: PHP, jQuery and the Semi-Dynamic]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Have you ever been faced with a tricky design or development problem where the solution may not have been entirely obvious right off the bat? In this post we will look a situation like this that I was recently faced with, and how I used a combination of PHP and jQuery to form a solution. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 06:39:53 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Web Design</category>
	<votes>20</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/creative-problem-solving-php-jquery-and-the-semi-dynamic/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[The Vowels of Design]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/the-vowels-of-design/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/the-vowels-of-design/"><![CDATA[The Vowels of Design]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Vowels are an critical part of language. Without them, we could not form the words that are the basis of our communication. The same idea also applies to certain concepts in design. In this article, I want to look at five fundamental concepts that could be called the vowels of design. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:22:58 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Graphic Design</category>
	<votes>11</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/the-vowels-of-design/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Driving Online Traffic Offline]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/driving-online-traffic-offline/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/driving-online-traffic-offline/"><![CDATA[Driving Online Traffic Offline]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[In many ways, a website is only as good as the amount of traffic it generates. The truth of this statement probably varies from site to site, but in this article, we will look at four different offline techniques that you can use to drive more traffic to your site. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2010 08:50:39 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Web Design</category>
	<votes>14</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/driving-online-traffic-offline/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Imperfect Perfection: The Golden Ratio]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/imperfect-perfection-the-golden-ratio/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/imperfect-perfection-the-golden-ratio/"><![CDATA[Imperfect Perfection: The Golden Ratio]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[The question of perfection is always an interesting one, and this is as true in design as anything else. However, the question of what constitutes perfection is certainly up for debate. In this article, we will look at both this question and the concept of the golden ratio, as we formulate the notion of an imperfect perfection. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:49:52 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Graphic Design</category>
	<votes>13</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/imperfect-perfection-the-golden-ratio/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Getting Motivated with Your To-Do List]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/getting-motivated-with-your-to-do-list-1/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/getting-motivated-with-your-to-do-list-1/"><![CDATA[Getting Motivated with Your To-Do List]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Task management is certainly an important consideration for any designer - freelance or otherwise. Sometimes, however our to-do lists can become somewhat overwhelming. In this article, I would like to look at one small change that you can make in your approach to task management to make it less daunting and more of a motivating factor in your work. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 06:34:35 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Web Design</category>
	<votes>9</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/getting-motivated-with-your-to-do-list-1/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[On Creativity and Design]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/on-creativity-and-design/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/on-creativity-and-design/"><![CDATA[On Creativity and Design]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[There is a long standing relationship between the concepts of design and creativity, but just how related are these two concepts? In this article, we will consider the meaning of creativity and work towards a possible understanding of its role in the design process. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:35:34 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Graphic Design</category>
	<votes>15</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/on-creativity-and-design/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Am I Really Any Good at this Design Thing?]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/am-i-really-any-good-at-this-design-thing/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/am-i-really-any-good-at-this-design-thing/"><![CDATA[Am I Really Any Good at this Design Thing?]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Am I really any good? It's a question that I think many designers come up against at least once in their careers - and probably more often than that. In this article, I want to consider this by looking at the design community, my own experience and ultimately proposing a means for getting past this difficult question. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:30:42 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Graphic Design</category>
	<votes>13</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/am-i-really-any-good-at-this-design-thing/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[It’s The Little Things]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/it’s-the-little-things/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/it’s-the-little-things/"><![CDATA[It’s The Little Things]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Sometimes its the little things in a design that can have the biggest impact. In this article, we'll look at six different examples of websites that do a great job with these little things. We'll also consider each site on its own, and how the smaller details help support the design. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:28:10 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Graphic Design</category>
	<votes>16</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/it’s-the-little-things/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Designing for the Moment]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/designing-for-the-moment/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/designing-for-the-moment/"><![CDATA[Designing for the Moment]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[There are all kinds of different things to consider when putting together a design, but how often do you consider the time-frame of the design's message? In this article, we will look at the concept of designing for the moment, discussing the importance of duration and the possibility of leveraging the here and now. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:12:54 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Graphic Design</category>
	<votes>14</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/designing-for-the-moment/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Not Every Website is Designed – A Case Study]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/not-every-website-is-designed-–-a-case-study/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/not-every-website-is-designed-–-a-case-study/"><![CDATA[Not Every Website is Designed – A Case Study]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[In this article, we tackle the issue of the "worst" website designs, and, based on my previous definition of design, actually suggest that these sites are not designed at all. We'll look at why this is, and even consider the reasons why this kind of discussion should matter to us at all. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:55:19 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Web Design</category>
	<votes>17</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/not-every-website-is-designed-–-a-case-study/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[The Manual Comic Technique]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/the-manual-comic-technique-1/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/the-manual-comic-technique-1/"><![CDATA[The Manual Comic Technique]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[In this tutorial, we will look at a simple technique for creating comic-styled illustrations, based on original photographic reference material. The real benefit of this manual technique is the high degree of control that it gives you over the illustration.  ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:15:38 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>18</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/the-manual-comic-technique-1/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[What I Learned About Design from Diapers]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/what-i-learned-about-design-from-diapers/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/what-i-learned-about-design-from-diapers/"><![CDATA[What I Learned About Design from Diapers]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Despite the somewhat different title, this article actually discusses the important relationship between graphics and layout in design, and was inspired by a recent experience changing my daughter's diaper. Seriously. Sound odd? You'll just have to read the article to figure out what it's all about! ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:21:18 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Graphic Design</category>
	<votes>15</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/what-i-learned-about-design-from-diapers/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Cleaning Out The Design Attic]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/cleaning-out-the-design-attic/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/cleaning-out-the-design-attic/"><![CDATA[Cleaning Out The Design Attic]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Do you have a bunch of old design concepts stashed away in the depths of your hard drive? Ever wonder if you could ever actually put these concepts to good use? In this article, we will look at four different ways that you can potential recycle old concepts, and maybe even make some money doing it. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:35:21 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Graphic Design</category>
	<votes>16</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/cleaning-out-the-design-attic/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[The Makeup of a Designer]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/the-makeup-of-a-designer/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/the-makeup-of-a-designer/"><![CDATA[The Makeup of a Designer]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Who is a designer? What is the makeup of a designer? In this article, I will tackle these interesting questions and work toward building a thoughtful portrait of who and what I think a designer really is. This discussion will include concepts of knowledge, talent, skill, practice and critical thinking. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:27:11 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Graphic Design</category>
	<votes>24</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/the-makeup-of-a-designer/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[First Friday Giveaway: Thousands of Vectors & Design Elements]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/promos/first-friday-giveaway-thousands-of-vectors-design-elements/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/promos/first-friday-giveaway-thousands-of-vectors-design-elements/"><![CDATA[First Friday Giveaway: Thousands of Vectors & Design Elements]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[This is your chance to win thousands of free vectors and brushes from TrendyPacks.com! ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:32:43 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Promos</category>
	<votes>19</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/promos/first-friday-giveaway-thousands-of-vectors-design-elements/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[My Problem With White Space]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/my-problem-with-white-space/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/my-problem-with-white-space/"><![CDATA[My Problem With White Space]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[In this article, I make a confession that would likely be difficult for any designer: I have a problem with white space. Beyond that confession, however, I also go on to explain that problem, where I think it stems from, and some things that can be done to alleviate for those who may share this issue with me! ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:42:26 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Graphic Design</category>
	<votes>22</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/my-problem-with-white-space/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Down to the Last Pixel: The Pursuit of Perfection]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/down-to-the-last-pixel-the-pursuit-of-perfection/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/down-to-the-last-pixel-the-pursuit-of-perfection/"><![CDATA[Down to the Last Pixel: The Pursuit of Perfection]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[There seems to be a prevailing attitude in the web design community towards forcing "pixel-perfect" rendering across all browsers. In this article, we will question whether this is necessarily the best approach, and whether there might be an alternative. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 12:49:43 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Web Design</category>
	<votes>22</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/down-to-the-last-pixel-the-pursuit-of-perfection/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[What Is Design?]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/what-is-design-1/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/what-is-design-1/"><![CDATA[What Is Design?]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[In this article, I want to tackle the interesting, though perhaps somewhat difficult question: what is design? This is not a survey of the history of design theory, but rather a collection of my own thoughts in which I consider the importance of purpose, intention and content. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 22:06:20 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Graphic Design</category>
	<votes>22</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/what-is-design-1/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[5 Basic Usability Breakdowns You Want to Avoid]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/5-basic-usability-breakdowns-you-want-to-avoid/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/5-basic-usability-breakdowns-you-want-to-avoid/"><![CDATA[5 Basic Usability Breakdowns You Want to Avoid]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[In this article, I just want to focus on five really basic usability "breakdowns", based on my own recent browsing and professional experience. It simply lists some simple and basic fundamentals that I think that every designer and developer should follow - yet which it seems that so many don't. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 12:47:28 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Web Design</category>
	<votes>22</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/5-basic-usability-breakdowns-you-want-to-avoid/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Create Beautiful CSS3 Typography]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/create-beautiful-css3-typography/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/create-beautiful-css3-typography/"><![CDATA[Create Beautiful CSS3 Typography]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[In this tutorial, we'll look at how to take basic markup and transform it into an attractive and beautiful typographical design through pure CSS3. There are no images or other external resources, just pure CSS magic. We'll also touch on some general typographical concepts along the way. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 12:10:54 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Web Design</category>
	<votes>33</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/create-beautiful-css3-typography/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[4 Ways to Approach Design Trends]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/4-ways-to-approach-design-trends/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/4-ways-to-approach-design-trends/"><![CDATA[4 Ways to Approach Design Trends]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[One thing that gets discussed a great deal on various blogs across the design community is the idea of the various trends that exist throughout the industry. In this article, we are going to look the four different ways of approaching these trends, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 06:01:25 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Web Design</category>
	<votes>25</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/4-ways-to-approach-design-trends/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Is Your Artwork Ready for Print?]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/is-your-artwork-ready-for-print/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/is-your-artwork-ready-for-print/"><![CDATA[Is Your Artwork Ready for Print?]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[So, you've got a hit design blog, mastered the user experience and can code a PSD file to XHTML and CSS in about 5 minutes. You can run circles around digital media, and maybe you've even gotten your feet wet with HTML 5 and CSS3. But then, seemingly out of nowhere, your client asks for a quote on some fancy business cards with gold foil stamping.  ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 06:43:52 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Graphic Design</category>
	<votes>41</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/is-your-artwork-ready-for-print/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Icons and the Web – Part 5: Creating and Modifying Icon Sets]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/icons-and-the-web-–-part-5-creating-and-modifying-icon-sets/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/icons-and-the-web-–-part-5-creating-and-modifying-icon-sets/"><![CDATA[Icons and the Web – Part 5: Creating and Modifying Icon Sets]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[This is the fifth article in a six part series, in which we will discuss various aspects of using icons for the web! This particular article discusses some general areas that you might want to consider when creating, editing or adding to an existing icon set. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2010 12:12:08 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Web Design</category>
	<votes>32</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/icons-and-the-web-–-part-5-creating-and-modifying-icon-sets/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Between Art and Design]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/between-art-and-design/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/between-art-and-design/"><![CDATA[Between Art and Design]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[The question of art vs. design is has been raging for along time. In this article, we will look at some creative disciplines that seem to fall somewhere in the grey area between art and design and consider why they may be a mixture of both. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:21:50 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Graphic Design</category>
	<votes>37</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/between-art-and-design/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Icons and the Web – Part 4: Implementation]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/icons-and-the-web-–-part-4-implementation/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/icons-and-the-web-–-part-4-implementation/"><![CDATA[Icons and the Web – Part 4: Implementation]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[This is the fourth article in a six part series, in which we will discuss various aspects of using icons for the web! This particular article discusses some of the things that should be considered when implementing icons into a website design. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:55:16 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Web Design</category>
	<votes>25</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/icons-and-the-web-–-part-4-implementation/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Icons and the Web – Part 3: Organizing Your Icons]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/icons-and-the-web-–-part-3-organizing-your-icons/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/icons-and-the-web-–-part-3-organizing-your-icons/"><![CDATA[Icons and the Web – Part 3: Organizing Your Icons]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[This is the second article in a six part series, in which we will discuss various aspects of using icons for the web! This particular article outlines the importance of keeping your icon library well organized, and offers some ideas for how to go about it. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 06:25:06 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Web Design</category>
	<votes>20</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/icons-and-the-web-–-part-3-organizing-your-icons/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Quick Tip: Precision Colour Control in Photoshop]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/quick-tip-precision-colour-control-in-photoshop/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/quick-tip-precision-colour-control-in-photoshop/"><![CDATA[Quick Tip: Precision Colour Control in Photoshop]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[In this quick tip, I'll show you a simple and easy way to take control of the colours in your Photoshop documents using the power of adjustment layers. We will consider two scenarios, with the second being somewhat more complex than the first. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:20:24 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>22</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/Tutorials/quick-tip-precision-colour-control-in-photoshop/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Icons and the Web – Part 1: Why they Matter]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/icons-and-the-web-–-part-1-why-they-matter/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/icons-and-the-web-–-part-1-why-they-matter/"><![CDATA[Icons and the Web – Part 1: Why they Matter]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[This is the first article in a six part series, in which we will discuss various aspects of using icons for the web! This particular article looks at what icons are and why they can be an important addition, both in terms of usability and aesthetics. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:09:40 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Web Design</category>
	<votes>23</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/icons-and-the-web-–-part-1-why-they-matter/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Mind the Gap: 6 Ways to be Productive Through Freelance Downtime]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/mind-the-gap-6-ways-to-be-productive-through-freelance-downtime/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/mind-the-gap-6-ways-to-be-productive-through-freelance-downtime/"><![CDATA[Mind the Gap: 6 Ways to be Productive Through Freelance Downtime]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Every freelancer will experience some form of downtime, where business slows down. In this article, we are going to look at six different things that you can do to stay productive during these seasons of downtime! ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:16:16 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Web Design</category>
	<votes>25</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/mind-the-gap-6-ways-to-be-productive-through-freelance-downtime/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Create a Colourful Web Button with CSS]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/create-a-colourful-web-button-with-css/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/create-a-colourful-web-button-with-css/"><![CDATA[Create a Colourful Web Button with CSS]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[In this tutorial, we will take a look at a technique for creating your own multi-state web buttons using HTML, CSS and image sprites. We'll look at both the Photoshop work as well as the code. You'll also be able to download all the files. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:56:12 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Web Design</category>
	<votes>21</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/create-a-colourful-web-button-with-css/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[The Most Important Site For Any Web Designer?]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/the-most-important-site-for-any-web-designer/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/the-most-important-site-for-any-web-designer/"><![CDATA[The Most Important Site For Any Web Designer?]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[In this post, I want to take the time to look at what I think is the most important site that a designer can work on. It may sound a little odd, but from this single premise, I hope to spark a discussion that will help nurture the maturation and evolution of you, the designer. Have a read and join in on the conversation! ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:12:11 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Web Design</category>
	<votes>15</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/the-most-important-site-for-any-web-designer/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Freebie: Heart of the Unicorn Vector]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/freebie-heart-of-the-unicorn-vector/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/freebie-heart-of-the-unicorn-vector/"><![CDATA[Freebie: Heart of the Unicorn Vector]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Freebie: I'm releasing a new vector freebie entitled Heart of the Unicorn. This heraldry design finds its inspiration in the recently passed Valentine's Day, and is freely available for use in both personal and commercial designs. I hope you enjoy it! ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:20:19 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Graphic Design</category>
	<votes>20</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/freebie-heart-of-the-unicorn-vector/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[6 Things that Designers Can Learn from the Olympics]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/6-things-that-designers-can-learn-from-the-olympics/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/6-things-that-designers-can-learn-from-the-olympics/"><![CDATA[6 Things that Designers Can Learn from the Olympics]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Well, the Olympic games are now in full swing in Vancouver. I've been watching, and thinking about some of the parallels between the Games and my work as a designer. In this post, we will look at six areas that I think designers can actually learn from the Olympians. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:07:03 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Graphic Design</category>
	<votes>18</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/6-things-that-designers-can-learn-from-the-olympics/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Exclusive Freebie: Mega Textures Pack]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/exclusive-freebie-mega-textures-pack/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/exclusive-freebie-mega-textures-pack/"><![CDATA[Exclusive Freebie: Mega Textures Pack]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Exclusive Freebie: The Mega Texture Pack is an incredible collection of 25 different high resolution textures in JPEG format, and is available exclusively to my subscribers! Download it today! ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:47:17 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Graphic Design</category>
	<votes>18</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/exclusive-freebie-mega-textures-pack/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[iPhone Lessons and the User Experience]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/iphone-lessons-and-the-user-experience/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/iphone-lessons-and-the-user-experience/"><![CDATA[iPhone Lessons and the User Experience]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[I recently purchased an iPhone, a decision which proved to be good one, both in terms of functionality and experience. In this article I we are going to are four areas of my first contact with the device, and the lessons they taught me about user experience. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:41:15 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Graphic Design</category>
	<votes>16</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/GraphicDesign/iphone-lessons-and-the-user-experience/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[The One Design Tool You Absolutely Need to Use]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/all/the-one-design-tool-you-absolutely-need-to-use/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/all/the-one-design-tool-you-absolutely-need-to-use/"><![CDATA[The One Design Tool You Absolutely Need to Use]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[In this article, we are going to look at a myth that I feel is floating around in the design community. I am going to make an effort at debunking that myth, and by extension underline what I feel is the absolute most important tool of any designer. You don't want to miss this one. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:11:21 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>all</category>
	<votes>12</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/all/the-one-design-tool-you-absolutely-need-to-use/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[5 Things to Consider Before Designing Your Next Website]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/5-things-to-consider-before-designing-your-next-website/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/5-things-to-consider-before-designing-your-next-website/"><![CDATA[5 Things to Consider Before Designing Your Next Website]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Fundamentally, there are two different ways that we can approach starting a new website design - by creating mockups or building prototypes. In this article we will look at 5 different areas that you can consider to help you determine whether which option would be best for your project. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:22:22 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>echoenduring</author>
	<category>Web Design</category>
	<votes>16</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designfloat.com/WebDesign/5-things-to-consider-before-designing-your-next-website/</guid>
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