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I took the 2 week workshop two years ago. I have taken illustration classes with other “masters” and while they are all really nice people and I learned from them, Mike’s class definitely stands out. While in the 2 day, you have less time to practice, Mike breaks everything down step by step. When learning from other teachers, you yourself often…[Read more]

I liked them too. In fact they were easier to work with then my current host. That being said, when there is a server problem the host I have now is really really good.

I like the initial animation. You might speed it up slightly and actually (assuming you haven’t done this already) use it as a part of your preload. IE. If your site takes about 5 seconds to load on an average connection and your initial animation takes 1 second you can adjust your preloader so that the site begins on the 4th second knowing that…[Read more]

Yes, they are rather inexpensive and don’t bother me with spam. I used InDesign and Image Ready, along with a little HTML to build my site.

Call me old fashioned (go ahead!), but I say start with what the space is to do: function. There are many ways to divide spaces but first the question is “To accomplish what?” That will lead you to suitable answers. Whether the sub-divided spaces ought to be transparent or not rides on the function. Whether interest ought to go vertical or to the…[Read more]

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These comments are directed at Frank I presume?

go vertical with your visual interest, you won’t have room for much layering.

Use plantings that are “transparent” (term borrowed from Oheme and Van Sweden I think) so you can have plantings that maintain an open feeling.

and I agree with andrew g – avoid complete separations, that is wasted work and materials. You know how hallways in homes rob…[Read more]

Use the perimeter as much as possible for your usable space to maximize the actual limited space.

Layering what is seen tends to make a small space look bigger because it builds visual depth. When you have a foreground, middle ground, and background you have more depth.

Avoid complete separation of spaces in order to visually borrow from the…[Read more]

Brandon, I agree with you totally, I got an enormous out of our 3-day workshop..Really a lot, plus I admire him an an LA who has created his own world., and profitably, I hope..But there does seem to be a common theme regarding his sense of humour..Perhaps someone who knows him (who worked for him, such as yourself?) may want to mention to him…[Read more]

I understand that everyone doesnt learn the same and can sympathize with someone if Mikes teaching style wasn’t conducive to their learning style. That being said I have taken Mike’s Workshop and been a teaching assistant for Mike and I can safely say that the negative experiences that i have read are really in the minority and find if…[Read more]

Bluehost!

Sorry, I’ve used them in the past so I recognize their favicon.

Yes.

Use a template. Learn CSS and edit. We’re not graphic designers. Learning how to use CSS and make a page that displays pertinent information appropriately is hard enough and really all you need to do in my opinion.

I edited a CSS template to the point that I could have just started from scratch, but it was part of a learning process-taking…[Read more]

Jenny,

There are several good examples in the Chicago area. Alot of the projects are larger like the US Cellular Field (White Sox) parking lot, Buckingham fountain and othersdone by a variety of firms in Chicago. Our firm has done several for smaller parking lots at park districts. Not sure what type of info you are looking for we use Unilock and…[Read more]

Thanks for the input, these are good leads and we will be tracking them down. keep them coming if you all think of others or run across addition sources.

have you checked the portfolio design group?

Let me clarify, while I’m not actively on the job hunt, I’m always interested in professional growth and open to discussing employment with Seattle area firms that may run across my site. =)