Links to various design resources I’ve found while browsing the web. Lots of vector image packs here: 38 Freebies & Goodies For Web Designers – November 2015 Get a grip on the basics of CSS: Introduction to CSS In case you need more CSS: Understanding CSS Grids for Modern WordPress Website Design Throw in a […]
So, the difference between responsive and adaptive design for web pages (and WebDirect and FileMaker PHP pages) is significant: The differences between responsive and adaptive design approaches spotlight important options for us as web and app designers. Choosing with insight can empower you to plan and execute your designs with better aim, purpose and results. […]
Website design principles port over to FileMaker development principles to a surprising degree. Most FileMaker developers keep a set of templates available for getting basic projects started: Contact, Businesses, Inventory, CRM, etc. This makes it easier and cheaper to provide a custom solution for a client. Other items to keep available: Custom functions, plugins, modular […]
Tim Cimbura: The assumption at the end says it all. "A well-designed database is easily expandable." There are a lot of very…
Don Clark: Yes indeed, Tim. So do we.
FileMaker added a grid system for developers in FileMaker 12, and plenty has been written about it (Alexis Allen of Designing FileMaker comes to mind). I have been slow to add grids to my developing, but have finally taken the leap and started. I recommend it to everyone. Some of the reasons for using grids […]
Free and fun stuff from around the web: 35+ Incredible Freebies for Web Designers, October 2015 Fresh Resources for Web Developers – November 2015 Saving Window State – FileMaker Magazine The Beginner’s Guide to URL Shorteners: How to Shorten and Track Links for Social Media For a limited time, buy FileMaker Pro 14 or FileMaker […]
Check out this pretty slick set of Freebies and Goodies For FileMaker Developers and web designers: Mega Pack Freebies Bundle Painting-Like Image Conversion 3D Garage US States Shapes & Flags Sketch Symbols Set 5 Signs & Facades Set Clean Wireframing Template for Sketch Clean & Minimal Branding Identity Set An Elegant iOS 9 Sketch UI Kit […]
Presented without comment, mainly because I haven’t had time to listen yet. But I will! Thu, 15 October 2015 366_FM_Success_Tips Mac Keychain Off, How many themes, Nutshell Request, Sequence Fix Direct download: 366_FM_Success_Tips..mp3 Category:podcasts — posted at: 10:30am PDT Source: Filemaker Success Tips 366
In keeping with my theme of the power of integrating FileMaker with the web, Jeremy Brown shares imaginative ways to use Web Viewer Magic to improve the client user experience. One great example is the use of javascript charts: I’ve been exploring this type of charting with the help of Robert Schaub, and we are both impressed with […]
Many new developers will invariably have to work on existing solutions, some dating back many years (sometimes the solution was written before they were born!). FileMaker’s long and storied history lends credibility to the platform, but brings with it problems with older versions (Version 8, anyone?). Converting old databases to the newer versions requires updating more […]
The author of this post, Erika Pelser, outlines a three step process that could easily be ported to the FileMaker/Database development world: There are many possible renditions of the UX (User Experience) creative process, designed to help guide a project from conception to completion, but I use the 3D process. The phases within this methodology are ‘Discover’, […]
Stretch your mind and your creativity with these example login and sign up sample screens. UI Designs help you first impression be a lasting impression. If you are looking for inspiration to make your sign up and login forms a breeze to fill in, in this post, i’d like to present a couple of […]
Here is some of what you’ll find on FileMaker’s community resource page: DevCon 2015: Psychology of Interaction Design – Alexis Allen DevCon 2015: The BI Roadmap: 10 Steps to Implementing a FileMaker Dashboard – Luke Rochester DevCon 2015: Data Modeling Beyond Anchor Buoy – Jason Young DevCon 2015: Security, Inside and Out – Ronnie Rios […]
You have to sign up for Creative Nerds newsletter, but you’ll get some pretty good looking free design stuff, including icons: We have put together a free design bundle. The bundle includes hundreds of free icons, realistic high quality Photoshop brushes, and seamless vector patterns. All the resources used across Creative Nerds website are all free to use […]
Do you want a database solution that users love? Writing clear, concise, instructions and interactions in every aspect of your interface is the key. And your discussions with the end users before writing the interface language is just as important as the code underneath. Remember, you are writing for the everyday user, and they will be […]
Nick Ciske: We do this all the time -- almost all modern WordPress themes are responsive, so you can easily setup a…
Don Clark: If you ever do release them, Nick, let me know. I'll buy.