What is JSON and How Would I Use It?

To get introductions out of the way, JSON stands for JavaScript Object Notation and is a syntax used in JavaScript to store and exchange data.

To understand why JSON is useful, you must first understand that when a browser communicates with…

Image File Format Guide

As a designer that works with digital media, it is important to know what formats are available and which to use in any given situation.

With so many different file formats out there, it may get confusing on which ones should be used for specific situation. You…

Using the srcset Attribute to Save Space on your Web Pages

Saving space on your web pages will increase the overall user experience by decreasing load-time and improving the fluidity of your page.

Getting Started with Box.com

UVU has teamed up with Box.com, a cloud storage company, to provide it’s students 1TB of free storage. This…

Media Queries

In today’s ‘mobile-first’ world, it is important to take advantage of the tools we are given to make our design’s responsive while keeping the code maintainable.

Using a CSS Pre-Processor to Make Up for the Features that CSS Lacks

A CSS Pre-Processor has many built in tools that make web design a smoother and more efficient process.

If you are familiar with any programming language other than HTML and CSS…

Designer’s Block? Return to the Basics

Creative block is not an uncommon phenomenon among designers. We are constantly asking ourselves questions such as, “Where do I take the design from here?” and “Is this a finished product?”. We’ll even catch ourselves saying things like “I don’t like this…

Education and Career — About Me

My name is Ben Dixon. I’m currently pursuing a degree in Web Design and Development with an emphasis in Web and App Development at Utah Valley University. I will also graduate with a minor in Computer Science. I love learning about new web technologies and how they shape…