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New and improved compound grid generator

To get ready for my first practical layout workshop for designers this week, I upgraded my compound grid generator with a new and improved version.

Anti-Nazi League inspired, Far Right. So Wrong t-shirt-designs

The Reform UK conference is happening this weekend. While they aim to portray themselves as an alternative to mainstream parties, their intolerance, racism, and xenophobia are not far from the surface. So I designed “ Far Right. So Wrong ” shirts with profits going to support Hope not hate.

Far Right. So Wrong. New t-shirt designs

I’m sickened by the rise in support for Far Right politics, especially Reform UK, especially in Wales. So I designed a set of “Far Right. So Wrong” shirts with all profits going to support Hope not hate.

Getting creative with images in long-form content

Yours truly over at CSS Tricks: “When you picture placing images in long-form content — like articles, case studies, or reports — the standard approach is inline rectangles, breaking up blocks of text. Functional? Sure. Inspiring? Hardly. So, how do you use images to add personality, rhythm, and even surprise someone along the way? Here’s how I do it.”

Podcast: One Footer in the Grave Episode 17: A possible logo emergency

Andy, Jon, Marcus, and Paul are back for another silly episode. They talk about Paul’s new caravan, Andy’s semi-retirement, and Marcus giving up beer. But the episode is interrupted in a dramatic fashion when Jon is involved in a serious logo emergency. If you haven’t listened for a while, this one’s a belter!

Getting creative with quotes

Yours truly over at CSS Tricks: “How do you design block quotes and pull quotes to reflect a brand’s visual identity and help tell its story? Here’s how I do it by styling the HTML blockquote element using borders, decorative quote marks, custom shapes, and a few unexpected properties.”

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Andy Clarke

I’m Andy Clarke. I’ve spent over thirty years helping businesses, charities, and organisations create memorable websites. I’m also the author of books on web design.

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