Redesign Launch!

A few weeks ago I mentioned I was working on this site’s redesign. After many hours of design and development, I’m happy to show you the new Red Eye Designer. This is the 3rd iteration of the site and I am happy with it so far. I don’t plan on redesigning every 6 months like I have before. This will probably be it for a good while. I don’t consider the site to be “done”, I feel that it is ready for all of you. A few tweaks are coming in the weeks to come. I have some client work that obviously take precedence.

Here are few things I’ve done for the site.
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Working hard, not hardly working

I’ve been really busy lately. Aside from regular freelance projects, this site’s redesign has been taking a big chunk of my time. It’s coming along nicely. I was hoping to launch it this last weekend, but I’ve decided to take some time to add features that will make it easier to update my portfolio. I’ve also decided to spend more time with the site’s typography. I’m hoping the extra time will help me make a better site.

New blog post coming as soon as I launch later this week. Promise.

Staying Motivated

Have you ever felt it was Saturday morning when it’s only Tuesday? Earlier this week I woke up as usual, except this time I thought I didn’t have to get my self to work. Lately, I’ve been feeling unmotivated to get in front of my computer and get some work done. Staying motivated was easy at first, but that changed after a while. I’ve started feeling like taking a break from everything; from computers, reading about the web, and the constant need to work.

Here’s what I think about what happened and what we can do to stay motivated.

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Breaking Free From the Desk

As a freelancer I get to work from home from time to time. However, there’s something about working away from the home that makes me more productive and more efficient than working in front a traditional desk. I am the kind of guy that is able to concentrate more when I’m not at home or at the office. Maybe it’s being surrounded by strangers or the coffee house music in the background. Somehow, though there is constant noise, I am able get through hours and hours of work. Like anything else however, working remotely does have it’s pros and cons. It’s something that you have to be in the mood for.

Here are my experiences and thoughts on why you should consider breaking free from your desk and on to your favorite coffee shop.
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