Building a website: The design reference phase brought to you by The META Q

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Building a website: The design reference phase

By Laura Riegel / Posted 4.17.2012 / In Design, Design Process / 0 comments

Building a website is a process. Literally. At Q Digital Studio, it’s a step-by-step process that keeps us organized and our clients in the loop. Every step of the way. Before we write a single line of code or fire up Illustrator or Photoshop, it’s important to get a sense of our client’s design preferences. Our very first step in building a website is called the design reference phase.

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Meta Q&A: Angie Herrera brought to you by The META Q

Meta Q&A: Angie Herrera

By Lindsay McComb / Posted 2.28.2012 / In Design / 0 comments

We're all about making connections and getting to know the people in our ExpressionEngine community. This week we head to the Portland and talk with Angie Herrera of 420 Creative.

An interview with a typographer brought to you by The META Q

An interview with a typographer

By Lindsay McComb / Posted 2.21.2012 / In Design, Typography, Inspiration, People / 0 comments

Self proclaimed graphic design nerd, Richard de Ruijter, talks with us about what it's like to design a typeface, soup to nuts. His new font Tikal, inspired by ancient South American civilizations, is making its debut on Myfonts.com and HypeforType.

DC Comics logo redesign: A super fail brought to you by The META Q

DC Comics logo redesign: A super fail

By David Precht / Posted 2.7.2012 / In Business, Design, Logo/Identity / 1 comment

With comics readers clamoring for continuity, it stands to reason that DC should have created a logo including elements from the past instead of tossing it all out in favor of a message that seems to drum up thoughts of stickers and failed software companies from the 90s. Comic book writer David Precht nerds out on DC and brings in the Q crew to weigh in on the logo redesign.

An introduction to Version Control brought to you by The META Q

An introduction to Version Control

By Clinton Reeves / Posted 1.31.2012 / In Business, Business Process, Code, Code Process, Design, Design Process / 0 comments

Version Control Systems (or VCSs) are designed to record and manage changes made to computer documents. These systems store and track changes as you move through the development life cycle of a website. The benefits of Version Control Systems are not just limited to tracking changes. If you’re not currently using a VCS, find out how much better your website build (and your life) can be.

Using Type on the Web brought to you by The META Q

Using Type on the Web

By Terris Kremer / Posted 9.20.2011 / In Design, Typography / 0 comments

Web type is no longer the new kid on the typography block. We know she fits in with the cool kids, all the boys want to ask her out and, mostly, we're just waiting to see what she does next.

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