smashingmagazine – simply smashing
July 12, 2007
I guess you could call me a follower; or a poser; or just hopeful. I want to create my own website. Well not only do I want to, I am in the process of doing so (www.pkafka.com). You know, just a place to put my resume and portfolio.
I thought it would be easy. I am a minimalist. How hard could it be to design a simple website?
Contrary to most people’s beliefs, my trouble isn’t with the coding of the site (thanks to WYSIWYG) – it’s with the design. It’s really frigin hard to translate the ideas in my head to what is seen on the web.
In my frustration, I began seeking some guidance. In my search, I found Smashing magazine. This moderately good-looking website showcases hundreds more. If you are interested in graphic design or electronic aesthetics in general check out www.smashingmagazine.com.
For better and worse, it’ll have you wishing you had done what you find on the site.
happy designing!
-pk
