Having Fun With HTML/CSS Color Names
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Having Fun With HTML/CSS Color Names

No hexadecimals allowed! In Photoshop you probably learned about hexadecimals to represent colors such as #000000 (black), #ffffff (white), #ff0000 (bright red), #999999 (med. grey), and so on. These are colors beyond the CMYK (printable) spectrum that are only visible on computer monitors, mobile device screens (tablets & phones), and TVs. These are letters/numbers that…

How To Add Custom Fonts To Your HTML Website
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How To Add Custom Fonts To Your HTML Website

How do you add a custom font on your website? It’s easy! Websites and apps rely on fonts for branding and user experience. A custom font can add that appeal that sets your design above others. We’re way beyond the days of Arial and Times New Roman used in the early the internet. Now, you…

How To Add Custom Fonts To Your WordPress Website
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How To Add Custom Fonts To Your WordPress Website

So you want to install custom fonts to your theme? It’s easy. Here are various methods using free Google Fonts followed by detailed information on how to install yourself using Option 1. These methods can apply to most cloud-based font archives. Option 1. Install the code yourself in the header.php and style.css (See instructions below.)…

WordPress: How To Add a Slideshow from a Gallery
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WordPress: How To Add a Slideshow from a Gallery

Here is how to use a Gallery in WordPress and have the image thumbnails enlarge to full view when clicked on. First, we’re assuming you know how to create a Gallery in WordPress. If not, simply search in the Block inserter for “gallery” or “image,” then click to insert a new Gallery. Then, Upload images…

WordPress: How To Add Specific Post Categories Or Authors To A Page Or Post
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WordPress: How To Add Specific Post Categories Or Authors To A Page Or Post

Have you ever wanted to add Posts from a specific category or author on a Page or Post? Great news, you can do this with the newest versions of WordPress! While older versions required some PHP coding or the use of a Plug-In or Theme with the feature, new versions of WordPress that use Blocks…

What Is UI User Interface Design?
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What Is UI User Interface Design?

UI “User Interface” design describes the point of human to computer interaction. This can include any element that a user interacts with to control a device or software. Examples can include visual elements such as buttons, icons, and text, as well as basic human-computer physical elements such as mice, keyboards, and trackpads. UI design should…

What Is UX Design?
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What Is UX Design?

User Experience “UX” design focuses on all aspects of a user’s perceived experience with a product, app, or website. Aspects may include usability, usefulness, desirability, brand perception, and overall performance. UX design is a bigger concept than User Interface “UI” design, which focuses primarily on the design of an interface with a computer, device, or…

Redesign: Mexicali Biennial WEBSITE
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Redesign: Mexicali Biennial WEBSITE

We redesigned and updated the pre-existing website for the Mexicali Biennial non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, CA. The WordPress website needed an overhaul, including updated software, plug-ins, security protocols, and product links. In addition, we provided a design refresh that included the option below. The below designs (using the Lauren theme) were provided to…

Video game publication gets branding refresh
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Video game publication gets branding refresh

Land Interactive was given the challenge to update the logo identity for the video game publication Gameverse.com. The company was looking for a contemporary brand to reflect the professional, informed, and opinionated content on the site. The color scheme, made up of dark grey and electric blue, was modified slightly from the previous version for…

Land Interactive Launches New Indie Game Website
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Land Interactive Launches New Indie Game Website

The indie game industry is still in its infancy, led by one-person and small teams of developers who use innovative software to create a wide range of video games. That’s where IndieGameSource comes in. The site was launched to give anyone interested in indie games to preview, read about, and get started building video games….

Land Interactive Launches University Tech Blog
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Land Interactive Launches University Tech Blog

Check out this new tech blog launched for the University of Advancing Technology. The website features top work from faculty and students, tech news from around the world, how-to articles, and previews of technology events. The website also serves to inform visitors about the various degree programs offered at UAT, such as Cyber Security, Game…