Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:24:40 GMT miss@missweblash.com miss@missweblash.com http://dev.missweblash.com MISSY's news feed en-gb Copyright: (C) Missy/missweblash.com. See http://missy.missweblash.com/legal.asp for terms and conditions of use http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=251 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:14:59 GMT One of a series of 4 illustrations for my home. Enjoy! http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=250 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:28:22 GMT Unable to function property due to waiting for my new Wacom, I signed up to Behance today. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=248 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:52:33 GMT After many months of sketching, inking, printing, prototyping, trimming and glueing, Ffings is almost done! http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=249 Thu, 9 Jul 2009 21:24:31 GMT The world gets smaller and smaller every day - which makes copyright thieves easier to name and shame. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=247 Wed, 8 Jul 2009 21:11:27 GMT A couple of years ago I needed to replace my trusty old A5 wacom. Having just reorganised my office I had more desk space than I knew what to do with, and so it was time to upsize to an A4. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=245 Mon, 6 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT It's been a while since I've given an online interview, so when I was recently asked to be interviewed for Spicy Web Design I leaped at the opportunity. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=246 Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT For some reason my ISP has blocked ASP-based file uploads, so for the time being I can't post any images on my site. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=244 Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT After what seems like an eternity away from this site, balance has finally returned to my life and now I can get on with sharing my work and thoughts with the community. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=243 Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT This morning I received an email from an "fan" of this site design, asking to make a copy of it (and expecting me to provide him/her with the code!!! http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=237 Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Sadly, after a severe injury to his tail, our adorable cat Clyde has been put to sleep. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=236 Sat, 17 May 2008 14:41:35 GMT Just when I thought a bad week was finally behind me, our much-loved cat Clyde was hit by a car. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=233 Tue, 6 May 2008 08:44:22 GMT Going through my site stats this morning I found a link to someone ripping part of my site… and owning it up to it! http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=232 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT They're so cute I just had to make them into a T. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=231 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Another free papertoy for you to download and assemble.

 http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=228 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Jasmine the Weimeraner is a dog of very little brain but big personality - download and assemble her and she will adore you forever. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=229 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT The first of a series of nesting paper toys. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=230 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thanks to the traditionally inclement weather in the UK, the Easter holiday was spent largely indoors spotwelded to the office chair, beer in one hand, stylus in the other. I was having a jolly whizz time until I came across a site disclaimer that really got my back up. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=227 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Rusty Dogbot is a free papertoy for you to download and assemble. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=225 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Some colouring-in fun for a colleague. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=223 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Back in January I announced a that I'm working on a new site where you can download loads of crazy papertoys. FFings is starting to take shape in the background, but while you wait I thought I'd give you a taster of what you can expect. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=224 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT To a designer, copyright theft is never welcome. The nature of the internet however is that it is practically impossible to completely protect your work. But those who attempt to hijack my design by hotlinking to my CSS or images are in for a shock. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=203 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Are you looking for a Senior/Lead Designer in the Berkshire (UK) area? http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=220 Wed, 2 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT I don't know about you, but for me time has flown since the start of 2008. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=209 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Always looking to improve what my site has to offer, I'm working on a number of extra features to for 2008 … http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=215 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:00:00 GMT No, I'm not referring me to (well, I might be) but to a bit of experimental Flash that kick-started my career as an interactive designer - and which appears to still be in demand. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=208 Tue, 4 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Ever since my first freelance stint several years ago I have advocated that clients shouldn't expect anything for free, and that freelancers should stand their ground when asked to do something for nothing. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=207 Sat, 1 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Even if you don't design or build CSS-based websites, galleries can be a rich source of inspiration. Many designers will have a particular favourite that they visit on a regular basis - which is yours? http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=135 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Spotting a dodgy client isn't as easy as you might think, and it pays to do your homework before entering into any form of contract with them. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=205 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT The prospect of having your creative or coding work plagiarised or stolen by another is something many designers worry about. When you are setting out as a freelancer, it pays to know where you stand in regard to the copyright of the work you produce and, if the copyright is solely yours, the steps you can take to protect your IPR. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=147 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Tired of the "web 2.0" look - big buttons and even bigger fonts - I thought it was time to do something different. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=200 Sun, 4 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT They say imitation is the greatest form of flattery.. but ripping a design and hotlinking to code and CSS is theft. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=136 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT A common misconception among web designers is that good design delivers good user experience by default. Too many of us focus on the visual design and so-called "accessibility", without paying sufficient attention to what really underpins UX. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=140 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT If you live in the UK and own a home, you will pay Council Tax - a large proportion of which goes towards the upkeep of the emergency services. To not pay is a criminal offence, but here's why I think more people should refuse to pay. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=137 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT Before the advent on on-line recruiting it was the norm for employment agencies to interview candidates face to face. Yet no matter how sophisticated on-line recruitment sites become, it seems that the technology is actually reducing your chances of finding the right job. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=65 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT Even the simplest of projects can go horribly wrong when you're at the mercy of an incompetent and uncooperative client. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=131 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT Over the last couple of days I've had quite a few requests for the Wordpress theme that I use on this site. I'd like to oblige, but… http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=130 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT On a wall in the office where I work there's a sign that reads "It always takes longer than think, even when you take into account Hofstadter's Law". It's ironic that I frequently point this out to colleagues who have a habit of underestimating how long it will take to complete a task. Yet here I am wondering how and when I will ever get my site up to date. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=126 Sun, 9 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT Typical. Someone always turns up when I'm not quite ready. You know the sort of thing - no lipgloss, hair a mess, and still wandering around in the grottiest (but most comfortable) tshirt known to mankind. For once it's my site that's not quite ready to receive visitors http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=127 Thu, 6 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT Test your layout across multiple browsers and platforms without the hassle of multiple set ups or asking friends to screenshot for you. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=109 Sat, 1 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT From the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside to the heart of Bracknell town centre wasn't the most romantic of relocations - but when the office is barely half a mile from home I'm not going to start complaining about the lack of trees. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=129 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT Now I don't want to brag, but… http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=67 Sun, 5 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT One of the joys of working for a creative agency was the ability to flex my Flash and actionscript muscle as well as having free creative reign. And if you're specialising in Flash, then it's de riguer that your portfolio is made with it too. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=119 Tue, 3 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT A few years ago — before the explosion of forums and social networking — there was only one Flash community worth belonging to. Egomedia. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=116 Sun, 1 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT When I was recently asked to produce some certificates for colleagues who had completed a management diploma, I was horrified to see that the design was little better than a kid's swimming certificate. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=113 Sun, 1 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT Is this what my career has come to? http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=112 Wed, 7 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT Anyone with a 10-year old son will no doubt be familiar with the phrase "obsessed with cars". And if he's anything like mine, he will start rattling on about them from the moment he wakes. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=114 Mon, 4 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Illustrated school programme for Sandy Lane School's Xmas Bazaar http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=115 Sun, 12 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT A sticker collection scheme that encourages primary school children to organise and attend fund-raising events. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=85 Thu, 2 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT In need of a slick, interactive portfolio a new all-Flash site was designed and delivered to wow 2heads customers. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=84 Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT Following the 2006 merger of ntl and Telewest, the newly combined company required a new identity to be applied to all relevant sites. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=73 Mon, 4 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT JF Hillebrand are a global organisation specialisting the in the transportation of wines and spirits from suppliers to supermarket distribution centres. Their disparately designed websites are in urgent need of a visual overhaul, and this project proposes a new corporate style. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=100 Sat, 2 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT A little known fact is that I love gardening. I also dabble in watercolour and when the sun comes out (which isnt' often in England), I like to combine the two whenever I have the time. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=83 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT QAS is a global leader in the database cleansing and address validation software applications. The well-established internet presence has become diluted visually and functionally due to regional variations. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=58 Fri, 3 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Post in progress http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=41 Sat, 14 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Screen Subtitling is a world leader in open and closed captioning systems and software. Their established web presence required a facelift, bringing Screen's website into the 21st century. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=49 Wed, 11 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Following the takeover of Telindus by Belgacom, the UK arm of the business required a top-quality corporate presentation that reflected the combined identy of both companies. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=4 Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT Sometimes a piece of artwork created for print simply cries out to be animated. 2heads funky Xmas card, featuring some rather gormless looking robins, was turned into a Flash viral. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=27 Sun, 18 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT JCDecaux are one of the large outdoor adveritising companies in the world, with a substantial presence in the UK having installations at all BAA airports. In order to sell their high-technology products to Vodafone, they required a visually stimulating interactive demonstrator. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=1 Fri, 21 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT The interactive credentials application allows 2heads to deliver an ever-changing portfolio without the need for expensive print production and costly postage. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=2 Wed, 19 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT The STK (Sales Took Kit) is an Flash/XML application that allows 2heads to deliver dynamic sales presentations to clients without the need to carry quantities of CDs or traditional printed portfolio.s http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=46 Fri, 5 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT As Carphone Warehouse entered the broadband market they needed an intuitive installation application that would lower the number of calls to the TalkTalk help desk. http://missy.missweblash.com/article.asp?id=51 Tue, 1 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT Information Security is a big issue for many companies, and Thames Water take this issue seriously enough to commission a 10-module eLearning application.