Author Archives: James Kemp

TinEye – Reverse Image Search for Web Designers

Posted on Tue 5th Oct 2010 0

Today James offers a brilliant reverse image search engine – a tool that allows you to find variations of an image across the web. Continue reading →

Web Designers Tip: Clipping Masks in Photoshop

Posted on Tue 14th Sep 2010 0

This week, James goes through clipping masks in Photoshop. This is a great method for giving images rounded corners, or applying textures to specifically shaped areas. Continue reading →

Web Designers: Unobtrusive Photo Sharpening in Photoshop

Posted on Tue 7th Sep 2010 0

This week, James offers an excellent method for sharpening your imagery without damaging the original image – sharpening using the standard filter can cause some unwanted artifacts. Continue reading →

Web Design Tip: Re-sizing Techniques in Photoshop

Posted on Tue 24th Aug 2010 0

James explains the options available when resizing an image in Photoshop. Each of these options give you a varied set of results and it often requires you to use your eye for design to choose the best looking. Continue reading →

Pixel-Perfect Photoshop Shapes in Web Design

Posted on Tue 17th Aug 2010 9

James demonstrates a technique to get pixel perfect vector shapes in Photoshop; this is a great tip for web and graphic design – no more fuzzy edges! Continue reading →

Top 5 Inspiration Galleries for Web Design

Posted on Tue 10th Aug 2010 0

James offers his opinion on his top 5 favourite inspiration galleries. These are not only for web design, but for design in general. Continue reading →

Introduction to Shorthand CSS

Posted on Tue 3rd Aug 2010 1

This week, James explains the use of shorthand CSS properties to help reduce coding and load times. This is a very good method to maintain, and will dramatically speed up the time it takes you to code a website. Continue reading →

WordPress Functions within your static website

Posted on Wed 28th Jul 2010 1

This week, James discusses the use of the wp_load.php file for using functions outside of Wordpress – it is a lot easier than you may think! Continue reading →

Custom Post Types in WordPress Website Design

Posted on Tue 20th Jul 2010 4

James explains Custom Post Types within Wordpress, and describes how you can use them to show your latest testimonials with a thumbnail image. Continue reading →

Dreamweaver Web Design Tips

Posted on Tue 13th Jul 2010 1

James leaves behind some useful tips that he has picked up along the way whilst using Dreamweaver; feel free to add any other tips you may have on the subject and join the discussion! Continue reading →