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[slydiddledeedee]

Hey y'all, if you need a web or app designer, consider hiring Mahmoud @ma7moudgaza2! He was kind enough to share his portfolio with me (see the link) and despite the on-going war continues to do freelance work in designing user interfaces. Please share even if you personally don't need the work in the hopes this reaches someone who will hire him.

[cowboybeebonk]

HAPPY TDPH DAY no angst from me just this

[magicaloctopus333]

Happy belated birthday Max. Maybe next month I will do it on time!

[bunneclair]

Calliope Bailey folks!

more about her below, CW for drug use/overdose and other heavy themes:

This is Callie! She is the Mary Sue to rival all Mary Sue’s and I’m proud of her anyway. He’s my oc for the hellaverse and I just collectively ship her with anyone and everyone that I want to because I’m a little unhinged and I can do what I want. Callie is bigender and uses she/he pronouns but I default to she/her since that’s how I refer to myself most of the time and he started out as a sona!

Callie is the daughter of a succubus mother and a human father, and lived basically as a changeling on earth unaware of her hellborn origins until she was killed at a college party by her at-the-time partner with a heavily ecstasy-laced soda.

When she wasn’t let in at the gates of heaven, it was a shock to her; she felt like she had done everything right, but the hellborn blood didn’t lie, and rules were rules. However, she was granted a second chance in hell, as a strange never seen before hybrid between sinner and hellborn.

Again, Mary Sue to rival all Mary Sues ;D and I’m tired of pretending it’s not fun

more of her to come soon, I’m back from my tumblr hiatus and diving full force into drawing my silly little characters

[argentinagp]

why couldn't i be born w connections so i can have a job easily

[aldieb]

i just switched my browser to firefox (from brave bc i’m a freak and they were kind of changing the game tracking protection wise like 4 years ago) and it took a mere 15 minutes to port everything over perfectly ✨ i sound like an ad sorry lmao but i’ve been wanting to do this forever and was prevented by needing chromium’s ability to use different profiles in the same browser for my old job. which apparently already got fixed by firefox getting containers. whatever i’m a new man now

[coffeeworldsasaki]

Hello back to asking mutuals and strangers extremely important work questions I guess

Unfortunately not making ads is out of the question because I'm poor and I need money to escape this hell as soon as possible and more than ads (that make very little money unless the app is extremely popular) I count on making at least a little bit by selling an ads free version. I still want to make the less unpleasant version for anyone that can't afford even uh idk I think maybe 3€ for the ads free version, I'm still deciding on that, so please vote on this thank you!

[books-and-dragons]

damien never did get his answer

[e77y]

Why don’t I ever write down dates/times for ANYTHING 😭 I HAVE A PLANNER AND YET!

[koshekdev]

I literally forgot how to use social media, im sorry to those few cool mutuals I had ;_; But I was looting european unions stashes (grants lol) and started freelancing fr hehe >:) it was productive

[irunoart]

This year is just like this for freelance artists.

Keep drawing, just keep drawing...

[konoa-t]

Pixiv sketches (with a small Fettuccine doodle)

(Fettuccine belongs to KachiKirby)

[jcmarchi]

Clients Are Demanding More Web Design Freedom

New Post has been published on https://thedigitalinsider.com/clients-are-demanding-more-web-design-freedom/

Clients Are Demanding More Web Design Freedom

Web designers love to client-proof their creations. It’s all about preventing a rogue client from mucking up a layout or feature. After all, everyone’s happy when things look good.

The practice keeps those technical support requests to a minimum. Or at least it did.

These days, it seems like clients are eager to experiment with design. The more we lock down features, the more frustrated they get. It’s been a growing trend in my freelance business.

I often receive design queries from clients. They want to know how to create specific layouts. Or how to embed video or other third-party content.

It marks a change from how things used to be. So, why are clients suddenly interested in doing it themselves? I have a few theories! I also have thoughts on what we can do to meet this need.

There’s a Higher Standard for Web Design

Today’s clients are avid web consumers. Some have grown up alongside the internet. Therefore, they possess a different set of sensibilities.

The web used to be a novelty. The clients I served 10+ years ago weren’t as attuned to user experience (UX). If anything, they asked for features that went against the grain in this area.

Sure, I still get requests for such features. But they have decreased significantly.

I more often hear from people who want to replicate a specific look. They want a page layout similar to a big brand or competitor.

True, they may want these results on a much smaller budget. But they have an idea of how a website should look and work. And it’s miles away from the clunky designs of yesteryear.

Clients are surrounded by better design. And they want the same for themselves.

No-Code Tools Are Promising a Better Experience

We’ve witnessed an influx of browser-based design tools in recent years. Proprietary systems like Wix market themselves as do-it-all solutions. Even open-source apps like WordPress have gotten into the game with its Site and Block Editors.

The message is that anyone can build a website. Sure, the reality may be blurred (and there’s no mention of quality). But these tools have raised the bar of expectation.

For some website owners, having a site is no longer enough. They also want to create content and personalize the look. Empowered clients, yay!

However, this is a less-than-ideal situation for web designers. We want our clients to accomplish great things with their sites. But there’s a price to all of this newfound freedom.

These tools make building a custom layout easier. But things can get out of hand rather quickly.

I’ve seen this with the WordPress Block Editor. There’s a lot to love about it. However, it doesn’t guarantee success. Those unfamiliar with design can paint themselves into a corner.

For example, building layouts that are hard to maintain. Or accidentally dragging a block into the wrong space. All good for our job security. Not so much for our mental health.

Yes, anyone can build with a no-code tool. But it still takes careful thought and foresight to do it well. That’s why locking things down is still so attractive.

What Should Web Designers Do?

We want to keep our clients happy. Plus, there’s only so much lecturing we can do. So, how can we provide the flexibility clients want while also safeguarding their site?

There are a few ideas that come to mind:

Build with Flexibility in Mind

I’m a very purpose-driven designer. I like to build features that match a client’s stated needs. But sometimes, that leads to inflexibility.

A client will attempt to use a feature in a way that I didn’t intend. The result is often a frustration for both parties.

The lesson here is to build with flexibility in mind. Consider other ways a client may use a feature. Then, provide options for making it work.

Custom WordPress blocks are a good example. Instead of creating a block with a singular layout option, go the extra mile. Add column and row layouts. Allow for different types of content to be input.

These little steps can mitigate issues down the road. Clients won’t have to think outside the box – they’ll already have everything they need.

Invest in Client Education

Design tools are more powerful than ever. That’s a good thing. However, a well-intentioned client could use them to cause havoc.

When people know better, they do better. Thus, education can be just as powerful.

Sit down with clients and teach them the basics. Provide documentation that spells out best practices and things to avoid.

Granted, not everyone has time to do this. In that case, you might employ a third-party resource to help. Curate a list of videos and tutorials to put clients on the right path.

Again, prevention is the best medicine here.

Lock Down What You Can

None of this means we should stop locking things down. A client-proof website is still a noble goal. We might have to be more selective, though.

Tools like the WordPress Block Editor include a locking feature. You can use it to prevent those unintended consequences. Adding block patterns could also satisfy the need to create custom layouts.

You might also seek to limit user permissions. If there’s an area that a client should never touch – don’t give them easy access.

Think about the site’s most mission-critical aspects and act accordingly.

Web Designers Need to Meet Clients Where They Are

Today’s web design clients want to do more with their sites. Sure, they want us to build them something beautiful and functional. But they also want the ability to do it themselves.

There’s no going back on this. The cat’s already out of the bag. Thus, we need to adjust to match these expectations.

We can achieve this through a bit of foresight. Anticipate how clients will interact with their website. Build features that can withstand whatever they throw at it.

We’ll still make mistakes. Plus, some clients will be prone to mishaps. However, these experiences are learning opportunities. Take them and keep evolving. After all, our clients aren’t slowing down.

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[junithys]

Nice to meet you, I’m Jun 👋

I’m a doll-jointed cat (more specifically, a nekomata, a two-tailed cat yōkai), and this is my original character design. I post daily on Twitter and am streaming on the REALITY app. Please feel free to join me on a stream. We do anime watch-a-longs, poetry readings, and karaoke streams, anyone is welcome to collab!

I am a singer, an artist, and have completed a trilogy of novels, called the “Juniper’s Tree” series, which I am in the process of adapting into a visual novel game. I blog regularly on WordPress and will post my blogs here as well.

◆ Portfolio eggheadluna.wordpress.com ◇ Vocal Covers https://on.soundcloud.com/qdS4jDmiNDXHGqtR6 ◆ Twitter twitter.com/junithys ◇ Patreon patreon.com/junithys ◆ Original Series and Webcomic www.goodreads.com/book/show/54230982-juniper-s-tree-pt-1 https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/wanderings-of-a-doll-jointed-cat/list?title_no=801211 🐞 Twitter Tags 一般 (general) 〜#junithys ライブタグ (stream/clips) 〜#junjabber アートタグ (fanart) 〜#junillust ファン名 (fan name) 〜#kamikakushi エモート (emotes) 〜🐞🦋🤍

Prounouns: They/Them ◆ He/Him ◇ She/Her

DOB: 6-18

Horoscope: Gemini

Zodiac: Goat

MBTI: ENFJ-1w2-126

Lucky Numbers: 11, 69, and 144

Bloodtype: AB

🥰: Nijisanji, visual novels, The Magus (John Fowles), Ultra Heaven (Koike Keiichi), The Smashing Pumpkins, 東方Project, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni and Umineko no Naku Koro ni, Urusei Yatsura, Evangelion, otters, Yūki Yūna wa Yūsha de Aru franchise, Kara no Kyōkai, Tsukihime, Utawarerumono series, Aty (Youtube), To Heart 2, White Album, Please Save My Earth, cats, Ghibli, Detective Conan, Ring series (Suzuki Kōji), Leiji Matsumoto, Torture Princess: Fremd Torturchen, Senki Zesshō Symphogear, The Vampire Chronicles (Anne Rice), Philip K. Dick, Haruhi Suzumiya, books, Inio Asano, Mahō Shōjo Lyrical Nanoha series, Mahō Shōjo Madoka☆Magika series, Fruits Basket, Girls und Panzer, Devilman, Nana, Sayonara Zetsubō-Sensei, Texhnolyze, Kuroko's Basketball, Tamako Market, Renkin 3-kyū Magical? Pokān, Kimetsu no Yaiba, Phantom of the Paradise, Tōken Ranbu, Yama no Susume, Non Non Biyori, Divergence Eve, Tonari no Kyūketsuki-san, Tamako Market, Free series, Macross Frontier, Vladimir Nabokov, Vampire Princess Miyu, Fyódor Dostoyévskiy, Friedrich Nietzsche, Carl Jung, Yūreitō, Nana, Shinsekai Yori, iDOLM@STER games, Yoko Taro games, Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA-

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