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Google is working on a mobile OS, and it's due out shortly
Can it be true? Is the Googlephone nigh at hand? Not that we haven't been hearing this time after time (after time after time, etc.), but we've actually got some hot news from a number of very trustworthy sources about Google's plans for the mobile space. Namely, Google's mobile device platform is well on its way, and will be announced in the very near future.(September 2007)
http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/google-is-working-on-a-mobile-os-and-its-due-out-shortly/
Basics of Web Design
Interesting read on fundamental design principles as they are used in web design today. via Stylegala.(August 2007)
http://astheria.com/design/the-elements-of-design-applied-totheweb
CSS Specificity: Things You Should Know
Apart from Floats, the CSS Specificity is one of the most difficult concepts to grasp in Cascading Stylesheets. The different weight of selectors is usually the reason why your CSS-rules don’t apply to some elements, although you think they should have.... (August 2007)
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2007/07/27/css-specificity-things-you-should-know/
30 Pink Websites
30 cool designs, all themed in pink! (June 2007)
60 Elegant and Visually Appealing Designs
It’s quite easy to get stuck in creativity blocks, but it’s damn hard to get out of them. So if you looking for design inspiration don't miss this winner from Smashing Magazine. (June 2007)
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2007/05/21/60-elegant-and-visually-appealling-designs/
Apple iPhone is on the horizon
iPhone will be available in the US in June 2007, Europe in late 2007, and Asia in 2008, in a 4GB model for US$499 and an 8GB model for US$599, and will work with either a PC or Mac. No word yet of release date in Africa... (June 2007)
35 Designers x 5 Questions
35 designers. 5 questions. 5 precise answers. Result: 175 professional suggestions, tips and ideas from some of the best web-developers all around the world. (April 2007)
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2007/04/20/35-designers-x-5-questions/
One-window web development for Mac OS X
Introducing Coda. Grow beautiful code. ext editor + Transmit + CSS editor + Terminal + Books + More = Whoah. (April 2007)
Not timely, but true.
First: Good Friday. Then: Easter Sunday. He's the only one who won't let you down & when says He loves you, really means it. (May 2007)
Devlisting
A top notch resource list for webbies with links to, well, everything! Pin the good items, unpin the bad ones. Easy as that! (March 2007)
CSS Cheat Sheet
Everything property you'll need when creating your stylesheet. (March 2006)
Free mini pixel icons for designers
Over 320 mini pixel icons! All Free! These mini icons are designed at 14×14px with transparent background. They are specially designed for header or side navigation buttons. (March 2007)
Artist Tyler Ramsay and his Tom's
Landed on this artist's portfolio by pure chance whilst looking for a pair of Tom's shoes, and happened to find the pair that he had designed! (April 2007)
Atomic: full of love, full of wonder
Adventures with Form in Space is the exhibition currently at the Art Gallery of NSW (Sydney). Its on from the 9 August - 17 September 2006. 'Atomic: full of love, full of wonder' is pure eye candy. (Oct 2006)
Portfolio update
New designs showcased in my website portfolio. Check it out. (Aug 2006)
Wikipedia's feature of the day
Wikipedia's feature of the day, 18 July 2006 - My beautiful home city, Cape Town! Here's a screenshot of the homepage » 
(July 2006)
First CSS World Awards
Why CSS World Awards? To recognize the work done by developers that build websites using CSS. To heighten the awareness of the companies using Web Standards. (July 2006)
Mon Moir - My Own Name My Own Identity / Reality
With the Nokia Cape Town Fashion Week well underway, I'm proud to say that Mon Moir, who's website was designed by yours truly, will be showcasing her range, which focuses on redefining the image of knitwear, at 16h00 on Thursday. Photoblog for the event up at Cherryflava. (July 2006)
Barcode Revolution - Your barcode just stopped being boring
Yay I was waiting for this. Not quite, but its a fresh concept none the less. "Probably the most innovative, creative marketing concept we've seen so far this year" - thanks to Cherryflava.
A latest favourite daily stop-off
A web magazine dedicated to hot new trends emerging in business, marketing, advertising and fresh thinking that's igniting a creative revolution. And even better - it's published daily from my very own home city!
Are you for real?
I stumbled upon a bit of unexpected humour on the 'stuff wanted' section of gumtree. Read this.
Communication skills from the hilarious Zefrank
Word substitution: another brilliant use for punctuation!
Worst tech of 2006 (so far)
December is a long way away, but CNET's Tim Moynihan, Michelle Thatcher and Peter Butler couldn't wait to put together a list of the worst tech, tech events and downloads of 2006. My valuable vote for funniest goes to: number 5.
Comment Design Showcase
Some comment design eye candy. Found this one thanks to Cameron Moll's premium linkage.
Identity: Best of the best 2006
The results of the 2006 international contest of logos, trademarks and corporate identity (and my favourite)
I invented... the Apple Logo
Meet the man behind the legendry Apple Logo design, as well the inventor of the computer mouse, the cell phone and more
Web Standards are your responsibility
Another reason, or more like a motivator, for putting a 'priority tag' on my site's redesign
African creativity unites on Swikiri
In support of the creative talent in my country