Colin S. McCalebDesigning in Shifting SandsWe feel we are capable of creating perfect things. Many of us chase this idea our entire lives. Chasing this gives us a sense of…Sep 4, 2017Sep 4, 2017
Colin S. McCalebFuture Storefronts and Digital InterfacesOnline spaces are changing at rapid paces. We’re beginning to design web experiences that keep people engaged for hours each day…Aug 26, 2017Aug 26, 2017
Colin S. McCalebInternet Craftsmanship pt. 1I’ve spent the past five years as a web developer, not without its difficulties. The web is changing and we’re all struggling to keep up…Jul 19, 2017Jul 19, 2017
Colin S. McCalebProgressive Applications and their use in Developing CountriesLast month I spent two weeks in Kenya distributing bicycles and filming campaign videos for the non-profit World Bicycle Relief. The…Jul 13, 2017Jul 13, 2017
Colin S. McCalebThe Web is an Impossible PlaceOne of the biggest causes of fear in web developers is our perceived lack of knowledge. Taking a brief look at the web, it’s easy to see a…Dec 20, 20161Dec 20, 20161
Colin S. McCalebWorld Bicycle Relief’s Year End Appeal Landing Page BuildDecember of each year, World Bicycle Relief puts together a year end campaign to collect the final funds to set up bicycling infrastructure…Dec 9, 2016Dec 9, 2016
Colin S. McCalebWays to Avoid Radicalism and Embrace CompassionRecently many of us feel a strong sense of fanaticism, hatred, and intolerance. The internet as a whole tends to let wild viewpoints run…Dec 8, 2016Dec 8, 2016
Colin S. McCalebDecentralizing Content: Imagining a Website Without BoundariesLast week I attended a content marketing conference Confab in Minneapolis. One theme in particular caught my attention: the boundaries of…May 26, 2016May 26, 2016
Colin S. McCalebThe Style Guide: Adding Tone and Voice Guidelines to an NGOThis is Part 1 of a series of posts covering the application of Tone and Voice Guidelines to an OrganizationMay 25, 2016May 25, 2016
Colin S. McCalebHow I Deal With Stress and HardshipI’m a web developer, and I often deal with crippling stress and anxiety. Sometimes shit hits the fan, and life feels unmanageable. People…May 25, 2016May 25, 2016