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A growing collection of the best Google Web Fonts

Brian — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:10:14 +0000

A lovely growing website featuring the best of Google Web Fonts. I admit, when Google jumped into the web font pool, I was unimpressed by their selection. The quality and selection has much improved. Here’s to more beautiful type across the web.

How to approach a Responsive Design

Brian — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:04:00 +0000

Looking to design a responsive website? This is a must-read by the folks that designed the new Boston Globe site.

Pricing Strategy for Creatives

Brian — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:00:31 +0000

Not only does my company work with a great CPA specializing in us design and creative folk, but the head dog @JasonMBlumer also offers some great advice on Pricing Strategy.

Bunker App Giveaway: Manage projects and invoices

Brian — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:51:09 +0000

It’s that time again… Giveaway time! I love a good project management software, especially trying out new ones. Recently, one that has caught my attention was Bunker App.

Being the nice folks they are over at Bunker App, they’ve decided to give away eight (8) one-year subscriptions for free.

For those new to Bunker App, it’s a project management software with sleek, minimalist interface. Tasks such as project management, time tracking and invoicing clients is intuitive. I particularly enjoy the unique URLs invoices create to send to clients. It’s also web-based, so everything is on the go and where you need it.

EIGHT (8) FREE, ONE-YEAR SUBSCRIPTIONS

In order to win, tweet about this giveaway with a link to this post and the hashtag #bunkerapp (the hashtag is important as this will be how we’ll be tracking entries).

Here’s a sample tweet: (feel free to copy and paste if you like)

Free project management giveaway: @behoff is giving away 8 free subscriptions to @bunkerapp http://behoff.com/DDXS #bunkerapp

I’ll be selecting eight people by random at the end of tomorrow (January 11th). Jump to it.

…And another ‘Solo’ Project Management giveaway!

Brian — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:33:28 +0000

A few months ago the fine folks over at Thrive gave away 5 free year-long subscriptions to Solo, an all-in-one project application which helps freelancers make “more informed business decisions.”

The last give away was such a hit, we’ve decided to go one more round of 5 free subscriptions! Note, that this competition is intended for new customers only. Unfortunately existing Solo subscribers may not enter.

THE GIVEAWAY: FIVE FREE, ONE-YEAR SUBSCRIPTIONS

In order to win, tweet about this giveaway with a link to this post and the hashtag #thrivesolo (the hashtag is important as this will be how we’ll be tracking entries).

Here’s a sample tweet: (feel free to copy and paste if you like)

Hot damn, @behoff is giving another 5 free subscriptions to @thrivesolo for your freelance management needs http://behoff.com/CYBV #thrivesolo

I’ll be selecting five people by random at the end of tomorrow (December 14th). Happy Holidays to all!

Handy Photoshop Actions for download

Brian — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:02:26 +0000

Here’s a useful list of downloadable Photoshop actions.

Downloadable pack of Avatars for mockups

Brian — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:37:46 +0000

Sarah Parmenter has (along with the faces that contributed) kindly put together a download pack of avatars for your web and PSD mockup use.

Note: “don’t use them on anything controversial, or anything that will cause distress or defamation to their character.”

UPrinting Die Cut Business Card Giveaway

Brian — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:11:52 +0000

Friends over at UPrinting, offering all sorts of custom online printing, have kindly offered and sponsored this months giveaway: 250 die cut business cards for three (3) lucky winners.

The winners can choose from 2 x 3.5″ Rounded corners, 2×2″ rounded corners, 1.75×3.5″ rounded corners, 2×3.5″ Leaf, 2×3.5″ rounded one corner, 2×3.5″ half circle side, 2×3.5″ oval, or 2.5″ circle to their liking.

Paper stock options are 14pt cardstock gloss / matte / high gloss (UV) or 13pt cardstock uncoated with a 6 business day turnaround with free shipping.

The giveaway will last until this Friday, November 18th (see below on how to enter). Ok, let’s get started on how to enter and win:

To enter

All you need to do is one of the following:

+1 UPrinting on Google

Tweet about this giveaway

Happy tweeting, +1′ing, and upcoming Thanksgiving!

Photoshop’s Eyedropper trick

Brian — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:32:26 +0000

Had no idea you could do this:

“Just learned a new Photoshop trick. You can click and drag the eyedropper off the document and select any colour on the screen.” — via @jessebc

What should you look for in a UI typeface

Brian — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:13:43 +0000

A good look of what makes a typeface good for screen use and UI design.