Design for America: Participating by Redesigning DOL.gov

design, DesignforAmerica, open government

Samantha:

There is nothing more frustrating than going to a website that is hard to navigate or poorly designed. Users seek information and when that information is difficult to access, it causes a breakdown in communication, frustration, and a bad experience.

Posted 05/25/2010 - 15:11

Phase2 at SXSW Interactive 2010

Samantha:

Each year in Austin, one of the most epic gathering of tech minds happens at SXSW Interactive. This year I represented Phase2 Technology both as a speaker and as an excited participant. According to PCMag.com, there were 15,000 attendees making this year's event the most attended on record. It was my Fifth time at the festival, and by far my favorite. From more intriguing panel topics to a wider variety of industry professionals to network with, the entire experience was top-notch.

Posted 03/23/2010 - 11:01

New Year's Resolutions for Designers

design, inspiration, web design

Samantha:

New Year's resolutions can sometimes be a little tough, especially in an industry that moves so quickly you pretty much need to make resolutions for every month of the calendar year. Looking for some ideas? Here are some suggestions, including some of my own goals for the year.

Posted 01/05/2010 - 12:25

My 5 Essential Web Design Tools & Apps

css, design, typograpgy, web design

Samantha:

When designing websites there are a few online tools that I regularly utilize. Thinking back on my growth as a designer, its hard to imagine what it was like before these tools were lurking in my web design toolkit. From typography and color to layout and design patterns, these tools help me cut down on time during the design process.

Posted 10/12/2009 - 14:23