I’ve been using Wacom tablets for computer graphics since I could afford the cheapest one …
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Hands on with the 2022 Wacom Cintiq Pro 27
Ever since I started working as a graphic designer in the 90’s, I’ve always been fascinated with pen displays for computers. Well, maybe that love started with the Koala Pad on an Apple IIe in …
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Panasonic Toughbook 40 Review
A rugged hardcore portable computer Panasonic’s Toughbook series of laptop computers are mainly designed for the more rugged dangerous workplaces like military, law enforcement, or construction scenarios. It’s not meant for the indoor desk jobs …
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Apple’s iPhone may be 15-years-old, but this 20-year-old smartphone was way better.
This year Apple both celebrated the 15 year anniversary of their first iPhone and announced the discontinuation of their last remaining iPod product; something that was first launched 20 years ago back in 2002. What’s …
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The new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold (2022) is Awesome
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold is Lenovo’s next generation of large 16″ laptop tablet style folding screen devices. I got to see an early prototype of this model a while back, and seeing the new …
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Angry Miao Cyberblade Earbuds Review
The most badass earbuds you can find today From the moment I opened the box I was impressed with the Angry Miao Cyberblade earbuds. That’s saying a lot because I’ve used plenty of different stereo …
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CSS Needs Better Typography Controls
I think it’s about time the WWW started getting better typography controls in CSS. If you look at what typography designers can do in print applications like InDesign, the typography capabilities in CSS are still …
Continue readingHow to transfer files between any device on your network; Mac, Windows, ChromeOS, Linux, Android, iOS, etc.
This open protocol from the 1900s works on practically everything. I see a lot of articles on other tech sites about cross-platform and cross-device file transfer problems. For example, there’s this article on XDA developers. …
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Asus Vivobook S 14X OLED Review
Beautiful OLED screen and excellent H-series performance The Asus Vivobook S 14X OLED is a great new laptop in the $1000 price range that features a gorgeous organic light emitting diode screen as well as …
Continue readingSmartphone Graphic User Interface Design Tips
iPhone and Android touch screen smartphones have a lot of interaction design and usability problems, many of which stem from originally being designed only for 3.5 inch screens and also not being designed for adaptability …
Continue readingDo we need an open operating system for designers?
It used to be that Mac OS was a great operating system for graphic designers since it was the first consumer available operating system with a graphical user interface plus it had great postscript printer …
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