Great little “rules” for developing a good, clean photoshop file. Discussion points include:

Click on each point for a pop up example!

Interactive / Web Designer

Tactica is looking for an interactive / web designer (student) with the ability to express creative concepts visually and implement core usability principles for the web and other interactive applications. We want bright, creative, and interesting people to join our team to work on exciting interactive projects.

Responsibilities

• Designing the graphic user interfaces for websites, mobile devices, games, and desktop applications
• Assisting in the development of creative concepts
• Assisting in the interpretation and application of project requirements
• Developing original artwork
• Prepare designs for programming implementation

Requirements

• Good understanding of web/interactive design, including usability, compatibility, information architecture, wireframing, advantages and limitations
• Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite especially Photoshop and Flash
• Working knowledge of CSS, ActionScript, XHTML, OOP languages, 3D modeling/animation, Unity 3D/game development, and print design would be assets.
• Excellent visual, written, and verbal communication skills
• Personal accountability for adherence to quality standards and deadlines

Tactica is a dynamic, growing company providing premium web development services and online applications. Tactica offers exciting projects and opportunities, a friendly and collaborative work environment and room for growth.

If this sounds like a fit for you send your details to work@tactica.ca.

Here are some killer tutorials and from the Theme forest blog which cover the basics of the languages that I currently teach (HTML, CSS, PHP and jQuery). If you’re just starting there are some really excellent beginner videos and source files. Jeffery Way is the man!

I’ve told my students these books are not mandatory textbooks but have suggested them as a great resource to check out. Anyone who is just getting started with web, HTML, CSS, and designing for web will find this “Photoshop to HTML” book useful (plus they have a ninja on the cover, who doesn’t love ninjas?). They also have a book on how to be a “Rockstar” wordpress designer which is very well written.

Jeffrey Way has produced some great coding tutorials which are available free online. Creating the design in photoshop can be found here. The coding on converting this design from PSD to HTML, can be found here once you’ve completed the design. They are well worth checking out if you’ve ever had any questions about converting a PSD to HTML/CSS.