http://beck-wilson.com Southwest Florida Web Design Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:19:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en *Disclaimer: I am in a writing mood. This might get long! I have become addicted to a new blog, and consequently, I have to share. This all started when I wanted new home office furniture for the home we just purchased in the historic district. It has been a long love affair, but darnit if [...]]]> http://beck-wilson.com/off-topic-but-awesome/chest-plans/ The hubby and I were in West Virginia for his business this last weekend, and we decided to stop and visit his cousin Nina on our way home. Nina Fischesser runs the Blue Ridge Wildlife Institute at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Nina visits us in Florida every year, and is one of [...]]]> http://beck-wilson.com/off-topic-but-awesome/blue-ridge-wildlife-institute/ I had the opportunity to create the new site for TradeMyOptions.com. The project scope was to create a membership site for viewers who enjoy doing their own online trading. The individual spearheading this project had realized that he had found trends in current events that effected the stock market, and was doing very well in [...]]]> http://beck-wilson.com/adventures-in-freelance/trademyoptions-live/ I just read a great comment on another web designer’s site that included a very important line: “Design is about communication, not decoration.” What IS design meant to accomplish? In college, I was taught that we students needed to cut through the clutter to stand out as successful designers. Although there was an importance placed [...]]]> http://beck-wilson.com/adventures-in-freelance/communication-design/ Well, I finally ditched the business-savvy Blackberry Curve for something a bit more fun: the Palm Pre. I initially wanted to switch to the Pre simply for the better web integration and touchscreen, but once I got it in my hands, I realized that it needs more functionality in the apps department! I am pleased [...]]]> http://beck-wilson.com/development/palm-pre-app/