By Randa Clay on May 27, 2009
Converting a design mockup to a WordPress theme can be a daunting process when you first start out. There are so many steps involved it can be hard to know where to begin. This overview will help with the big picture so you’re ready to dive in and create a great theme.
Posted in How to
By Randa Clay on May 16, 2009
It’s been a LONG time since I released a free WordPress theme. Finally, I have a new one out, released in partnership with Performancing called “Treasure”. You won’t find lots of bells a whistles in the theme- it’s simple and clean, with beautiful color and typography, focusing on the content. You won’t see tags in [...]
Posted in Wordpress Themes
By Randa Clay on May 13, 2009
One of the best things about the internet is the plethora of instructional content. If you want to learn how to do just about anything, you can find a tutorial out there to teach you how. For me, tutorials have been absolutely essential to learning how to use Illustrator and Photoshop in particular. When someone asks me what books I recommend for learning the programs, I point them not to a book, but to online tutorials because you’ll learn much more quickly that way.
Posted in Reviews
By Randa Clay on May 4, 2009
I recently heard a report on NPR about how Queen Rania of Jordan was using YouTube in an effort to spread her message regarding stereotypes about the middle east. They played a clip from her Letterman Top 10 spoof, and I was impressed with how she was using the internet and social media to connect [...]
Posted in Design, Social Media