Published in Prototypr·Jan 2, 2019Web Micro-interactions with Micron JS in WebflowWhen you switch on/off a light switch, that warning message you get, a message on Webflow about a recent update, when you long press on Pinterest or Instagram — all of these are examples of micro-interactions. Every one of these tiny moments forms a micro-interaction. We often don’t focus on…Webflow4 min read
Published in Prototypr·May 25, 2018Class naming in Webflow 101: BEMNow that Cross-project copy/paste is here, Webflow designers across the world are crying tears of joy. Second, modularity … to the max! Now, in addition to eliciting tears of joy, this feature also places a new importance on naming elements so they can be accessed and reused without much trouble. …CSS7 min read
Published in Prototypr·Apr 2, 2018From Sketch to Webflow: how to turn mockups into live websitesWeb designers have a difficult time. An amazingly awesome career filled with unbounded creativity, but difficult nonetheless. Something a little less difficult? Taking a wireframe from Sketch to Webflow. What app — out of the hundreds in existence — is the best choice to present your web design ideas? I’ve…Design10 min read
Published in Prototypr·Sep 14, 2017Should a web designer offer hosting services?Recently, I saw this question on Quora and I thought it was pretty interesting that someone would ask about hosting services. Interesting because we are in an age where digital professionals are being told to specialize. Either you’re front-end, or back-end. Specialize to be the best with the skills that…Web Development7 min read
Jun 19, 2017Design for the FutureSpoiler alert: this is article will make you rethink your web design process As I look through some of my previous designs — I see a trend. It’s a positive trend of improvement, but it’s a trend that tends to follow the current of the popular design layouts. Seeing this…Design2 min read
Jun 9, 2017Michael Jordan and Web DesignSpoiler alert: this article is especially for me. A reminder to continue to push to be better. Michael Jordan is my favorite basketball player of all time. Allen Iverson is a close second. But, both players exemplify a competitive desire that is surpassed by very few. A desire to be…Design2 min read
Published in Design Responsively·Jun 1, 2017Icing With InteractionsI love microinteractions. They are the little, cute changes to elements that a user doesn’t expect, but love. The name “micro” makes it sound as if it is an easy thing to think up and implement, but microinteractions take a lot of empathy. How to Get It Done As a user-experience designer — I’ve got…UX3 min read
Published in Design Responsively·Apr 27, 20174 things I learned in becoming a web designerWarning: the first couple of paragraphs are all about feelings. Feel free to skip Recently, I had a conversation with a friend who reminded me about my growth as a designer. The growth that came from hours of watching YouTube tutorials, and being mentored by active professionals. The growth that…UX5 min read
Published in Prototypr·Feb 17, 2017How I use Trello as a User Interface designerI have a designer super power: I manage all of my projects with Trello. You see, like most designers, I can get ahead of myself when receiving projects. I get all excited about the layouts, bubbly about what the color palette could be, and just plain giddy about how the…Productivity5 min read
Published in Design Responsively·Jan 1, 2017Creating a small site for a big clientDesigning user interfaces is my passion. Especially interfaces that make a positive change in the lives of those who use the design. And that is one of the reasons I was excited to team up with The Rainwater Charitable Foundation and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram to create a site that…Web Design5 min read
