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A Peep Who Blogs
It has taken me almost a full year to succumb to peer pressure, but now it’s official, I am no longer part of the “Peeps Who Don’t Blog But Should” club (Sorry to leave ya Joshua).
The majority of the posts here will focus on small Photoshop and Expression Engine tips. Nothing too revolutionary, just little tricks and tips that have made my life easier.
If you’ve been to this site before, you’ll notice that I’ve done a little redecorating around here lately. When I started off the main goal was to include this blog, but once I started re-arranging the furniture I realized how much this place needed a fresh coat of paint. I’ve made some changes below the surface as well, and have finally jumped to an xhtml/css based framework powered by Expression Engine.
If all goes well, I can keep myself off of Cameron’s “Peeps Who Blog But Shouldn’t” list in a year from now.
Hello, my name is…
Jesse Bennett-Chamberlain, a stay at home designer from Grimsby ON, Canada. To get in touch use the contact form.
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The Globe and Mail are looking for a web designer… looks like it could be an interesting gig. View the post at Authentic Jobs
Lovely work from 10am.
Terminal method to disable shadows in os x screen window captures.
Thanks for the interview Geof! Man I need haircut.
A New Day for Jason Santa Maria. Very very nice redesign rethinking.
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Recent openings posted at Authentic Jobs.
- Access Idaho / Idaho.gov: Front End Web Developer
- Thumbplay: Senior Designer
- Indaba Music: Graphic/Web Designer
- GoCrossCampus: Client-side UI Engineer
- Magnani Caruso Dutton: Senior Flash ActionScript Developer (Flex Experienced a Plus)
- Magnani Caruso Dutton: C++ Senior Web Developer (Freelance)
- D2Hawkeye: GUI/Web User Interface Designer
- Illumen: Interactive / Web Designer
- iList, Inc.: UI Designer
- 4SIGHT Communications LLC: Interactive Designer
- Access Idaho / Idaho.gov: Front End Web Developer
- Thumbplay: Senior Designer
- Indaba Music: Graphic/Web Designer
- GoCrossCampus: Client-side UI Engineer
- D2Hawkeye: GUI/Web User Interface Designer
- Illumen: Interactive / Web Designer
- iList, Inc.: UI Designer
- 4SIGHT Communications LLC: Interactive Designer
- Urban Land Institute: .NET Web Developer
- The Globe and Mail: Web Designer
- Magnani Caruso Dutton: Senior Flash ActionScript Developer (Flex Experienced a Plus)
- Magnani Caruso Dutton: C++ Senior Web Developer (Freelance)
- MWI: .NET C# Web Programmer
- Sleepy Giant: Freelance Web Designer for www.gongonline.com
- Airlock: Flash/ActionScript developer
- GoAnimate, Inc.: Amazing Web Designer who likes Animations and Comics
- Thisadwillchangeyourlife.com: God-like back end developer
- Artisan: Flash Designers & Programmers
- Contegra Systems, Inc.: Developer - Enterprise Search Experience (FAST, Autonomy, dtSearch or, Lucene)
- AQUENT: Web & Flash Designer
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Sean S
October 25, 2005
Well, welcome to the scene! (It’s about stinkin’ time.) Whoa, live previewing too! So smooth.
Jesse Bennett-Chamberlain
October 25, 2005
Hey Sean! I was wondering who would be the first to comment on the new site. I should have known!
Nik
October 25, 2005
Very nice site… I got the link from Collylogic. Look forward to seeing it develop.
Nik
Chris
October 28, 2005
Hi,
I arrived to your site by doing a search on goggle, “css professional books”, it took me to your site. Currently, I am trying to develop a clean website by css, however, I’m new to css. When I saw your redesign, i was amazed how you utilized css to create this awesome site. I was wondering that if you can help fellow designer out, by suggesting on what kind of books I should get or anything i could do to learn more about it. all help is definitely appreciated! Thanks!!
Jesse Bennett-Chamberlain
October 28, 2005
Hey Chris,
I didn’t really use books too much to learn css, as there are so many online resources out there to pick from. I think the tutorial that I went through where “everything clicked” was this one.
Once I figured out floats, and how to do faux columns, everything started to make sense after that.
Best of luck in your css endeavors!
Chris
October 28, 2005
Thanks Jesse!!!
Hopefully, everything will be smoothly,and Im sure that i will revisit your site agian and looking forward to new updates. Good Luck with everything!!
chris
Mitch
November 10, 2005
Jesse,
Just wanted to comment on how incredible your site is. Love the colors and layout. Simply one of the best I’ve seen. Sure there are more interactive sites with bells and whistles but your site still tops those in my book.
As for Cameron’s list, I used to work for him, I’m sure if you asked nicely he’d take it easy on you.
Keep up the good work!
Jesse Bennett-Chamberlain
November 11, 2005
Hey Mitch,
Wow… Thanks for the kind words!