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Hey Levi, thanks for taking the time to have a look and drop me some feedback, much appreciated. The potted history section is a bit jarring, I agree. I messed around with that section, looking at how best to format it for quite a while and in the end decided it was 'good enough' to move on to...

For serif body copy, I just can't get away from Raleway at the mo. Used it in a couple of recent websites. Other than that, I'm massively digging Apple Garamond, especially in italics. Again, used in a recent website. Provides some great character for bits I'm looking to accentuate. There's...

Hi guys, I'm in the process of applying for a full-time job, looking at web design & development. I've taken the main areas in a CV and created a website to send along with each job application. If you have any opinions I'd be grateful to hear them. Cheers! Introducing Fred Rivett

That's great p_t. If this is your passion I wholeheartedly recommend it, but be prepared to put in the time it takes to learn and develop :)

Hi there. As you mention, the 960 grid system has been a good starting point over the years. It's not a bit out of date, as developing website has to take into account all sorts of devices (desktop, tablet, mobile just to name a few). Therefore I'd recommend something like Foundation by Zurb...

Hi guys, A couple of months ago I finally launched my personal portfolio/blog site. There's still lots I want to do to it but I'm happy with it so far and I'm pleased to have finally got it live after about 4 years of wanting to get a site up. The site is built from the ground up, I decided...

Hi Pepsi_tank2. I've not read the above comments but just wanted to add a little comment. At 13 you've got a long way ahead of you. If you have a passion for design / development then there's no reason you can't get a job in that in 5-8 years. What I would say though that is key is that you...

Hi Hazel. First of all congratulations on achieving the first few steps and getting yourself online. Sean gives some great indepth feedback so I won't go quite that far. What I would say is that the website certainly isn't offensive, the style is good for your sector, but there's no real brand...

Not really design blogs, more development, but as this is under web design I'll sneak them in: A List Apart - one of the best development blogs out there, highest quality. Design Forums' very own CSSWizardry - Harry Roberts used to frequent here quite often back when I was more active (over 5...

Hi Sean, thanks for the welcome back. To be fair I've not been around for a long while and just pop on here every now and then, I'd like to make it a more regular habit but we'll see! Your point about templates meeting the needs of the majority is certainly an interesting one and I wouldn't bet...

For me it depends what you're looking to get into. As Levi says, having a basic knowledge of how websites a built will never do you any harm. For me I'd recommend every web designer understand at least the basic concepts of how websites are built. I wouldn't say this is a necessity, but I'd...

Hey guys. My names Fred and I used to be on here a while back. Resurrecting a very old thread, I wondered on the off chance anyone has had any experience applying to work as a creative (web designer/developer/videographer etc.) in Australia? I'm interested in going out there and working for a...

Hi all, I've not been around these parts much in the last few years but got a brief question for you guys. I've got a really quick turnaround required for a CD sleeve printing job. Basically we need to print a card sleeve and CD, and then we'll burn the tracks onto the CD, so only need the...

Nice man. I like the simplicity and the contrast in the design. Definitely looks like a standard theme as others have said and you won't be standing out from any crowd with the design but it doesn't fall down in any major areas for a simple one page 'heres what I do' site. Like the hover...

Hey TG. Unfortunately the guys above are right in what they say. However all is not lost. Design obviously requires a natural ability, someone who has an imagination and often thinks pictorially is a great start. However that said, I'm sure 90% of top designers out there started with designs...