so here’s the deal.
May 26th, 2008
Yes, I traveled back in time for this intro post.
Back in the early Summer of 2008, I decided to jump-into a re-design, and while I was at it, I would write about the steps as I learned. I even did a podcast series too!
Life happened.
Being a freelance designer, I like freelance opportunities, and fortunately for me, there were many. I’ve also found that by blogging about what I’ve learned, it’s been somewhat limiting.
So anyhoo, I’m jumping-into the design once again, and I will be posting updates, but I’m just going to get the site launched, ya know?
The blog entries below are all set to display in chronological order, giving readers a better idea of the steps I took to get here. Each bold title has content; feel free reading and sharing your comments, and don’t forget the podcasts! One last thing: Click to view the progress on the new site.
See you on the other side!
hello world!
May 27th, 2008
So this is it. Today marks the official first day of the Creative Component redesign.
and so it begins…
May 28th, 2008
throwing the master redirect switch
May 28th, 2008
site architecture – the important bits
May 29th, 2008
link: re-design or redesign
May 29th, 2008
site visitors -vs- clients
May 30th, 2008
Peter Merholz on experience strategies
May 30th, 2008
more on users
June 2nd, 2008
PODCAST: ExpressionEngine – an Interview with Boyink
June 3rd, 2008
the re-design calendar
June 5th, 2008
is there life after google?
June 6th, 2008
shakers know good design
June 6th, 2008
branding podcasts on the way
June 9th, 2008
more updates coming
June 12th, 2008
a call for questions
June 18th, 2008
re-design update
July 1st, 2008
the “elevator pitch” explained
July 2nd, 2008
developing my mission statement
July 3rd, 2008
why is this re-design taking so long?
July 11th, 2008
tip: blogging at your local newspaper’s site
July 11th, 2008
PODCAST: Interview with Jason Santa Maria on Design Inspiration
July 22nd, 2008
So what’s next?
July 22nd, 2008
one hour per day
July 28th, 2008
on design inspiration
July 28th, 2008
the rule of thirds
July 30th, 2008
designery update
August 11th, 2008
early wireframe
August 11th, 2008
site map
August 16th, 2008
end of summer update
September 10th, 2008
font selection
October 2nd, 2008
the switch is thrown back!
December 8th, 2008
I’ve unclogged the tubes and re-opened the main site. www.creativecomponent.com
Oh, sorry — you were expecting something new? Well, I’m still flying in maintenance mode.
If you’ve dug deep-enough, you’ll notice that the site is still WordPress. Not ExpressionEngine!?
I’ll spill more about that decision soon. Let’s just say — the prodigal son may have returned home.
ttfn
