January 2012
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Filer.js →
filer.js is a wrapper library for the HTML5 Filesystem API, an API which enables web applications to read and write files and folders to its own sandboxed filesystem.
Unlike other wrapper libraries [1, 2], filer.js takes a different approach by reusing familiar UNIX commands (cp, mv, ls) for its API. The goal is to make the HTML5 API more approachable for developers that have done file I/O in...
December 2011
3 posts
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Mugeda →
A cloud-based HTML5 animation platform. The system provides an online interface that enables you to “create, share and publish organic HTML5 animation”, all in the browser. Users can work with a vector editor to create HTML5-based characters, export to image sequences or a JavaScript package, and utilise a camera feature to support shot changes and transitions.
(via .net Magazine)
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How to use Firebug on your iPad and iPhone →
mrtnkl:
Web developers targetting HTML5 on iDevices would really benefit from having Web Developer Tools or Firebug on Mobile Safari. Enter Firebug Lite! However, iPads, iPhones and bookmarklets don’t go well together, so I put together this little howto.
All credits to Joe Hewitt for creating…
November 2011
3 posts
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Paper.js →
Paper.js is an open source vector graphics scripting framework that runs on top of the HTML5 Canvas. It offers a clean Scene Graph / Document Object Model and a lot of powerful functionality to create and work with vector graphics and bezier curves, all neatly wrapped up in a well designed, consistent and clean programming interface.
More info.
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Popcorn.js →
Popcorn makes video work like the web. We create tools and programs to help developers and authors create interactive pages that supplement video and audio with rich web content, allowing your creations to live and grow online.
Popcorn.js is an event system for HTML5 media developers. Think jQuery for video. You can leave the heavy lifting to Popcorn, and concentrate on what you do best:...
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Kerning.js →
Take control of your web typography. Kern, style, transform, and scale your web type with real CSS rules, automatically.
Awesome.
October 2011
1 post
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Animate.css →
animate.css is a bunch of cool, fun, and cross-browser animations. Great for emphasis, home pages, sliders, and general just-add-water-awesomeness.
September 2011
4 posts
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Mobile Emulators & Simulators →
A collection of emulators and simulators for mobile platforms, including iOS, Android, Symbian and Windows Phone.
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Detroit →
Detroit is a 12 font system that can be layered in different ways to create endless classic titling effects used commonly in signage by skilled sign painters and sign makers. Unlike other display fonts, Detroit is not a “one trick pony” that produces the same effect over and over. Detroit’s layer combinations give you complete control in producing styles like inline, outline, collegiate,...
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FitVids.js →
A lightweight, easy-to-use jQuery plugin for fluid width video embeds. Built by Chris Coyier and Paravel.
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WEB BOOK, by Gridbooks →
This notebook is designed for digital designers. It features a 15-point dot grid that divides vertically into two, three, four, five or six columns. It also includes horizontal grids that can be divided into two, three, four, six, eight, twelve and sixteen columns. Opposite the grid, a notes page includes lined paper and a checklist for action items.
Via Gridbooks.
August 2011
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Inker Linker →
Jessica Hische has recently launched Inker Linker, a great way to find the right printer. The site is searchable by service, availability, price range and of course printing method.
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What does a website cost? →
Check out this list of things to consider when calculating the cost of a website.
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spin.js →
9-bits:
MIT-licensed, imageless, loading spinner which uses CSS3 where possible and falls back to VML for our buddy, IE6. Great little JavaScript project.
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A quick D.I.Y. alternative to Pixel Perfect
I recently upgraded to Firefox 6.0 and had problems launching Pixel Perfect (v1.6.1) ever since. According to the plugin’s add-on page this version is not yet available for Firefox 6.0, and other users are already reporting such issues on the plugin’s github page.
The following is a quick D.I.Y. alternative to this add-on which I’m using while waiting for a new version to be...
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June 2011
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April 2011
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Portfolio update, at last
I finally managed to find some time to update my own portfolio. New items include UI/icon design for an iPhone App, artwork and layout design for an upcoming book, brochures and general icons.
December 2010
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Getting ready for 2011
They say that time flies when you’re having fun. This past year has been amazing with a few pleasant surprises along the way, and while it was not always easy, it was definitely one to remember.
The story so far
On April 1st (no joke!) I decided to become a full time freelancer so that I could spend all of my time on design and freelance projects. Back then I was not sure if this was...
September 2010
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Commonwealth IGF (CIGF) launches a brand new...
CIGF is an organisation which seeks to encourage greater participation from Commonwealth member states on policy issues and discussions related to Internet Governance.
To accommodate the organisation’s new requirements, beekado was appointed to redesign a new look, integrate blogging functionality to encourage discussion and introduce their new online publications to their visitors.
For more...
August 2010
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“Art challenges technology but technology inspires the art”
– John Lasseter, Pixar