Though I admit I’m just a novice graphic designer, but I would like to share some of the tips that I learn as a designer (both in graphic and web):

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ActionScript is a scripting language based on ECMAScript. ActionScript is used primarily for the development of websites and software using the Adobe Flash Player platform (in the form of SWF files embedded into Web pages), but is also used in some database applications (such as Alpha Five). Originally developed by Macromedia, the language is now owned by Adobe (which acquired Macromedia in 2005), which continues its development. ActionScript was initially designed for controlling simple 2D vector animations made in Adobe Flash (formerly Macromedia Flash). Later versions added functionality allowing for the creation of Web-based games and rich Internet applications with streaming media (such as video and audio).

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Color for web graphics can get pretty confusing. While there might only be two basic file formats, GIF and JPEG used for web graphics, there are several color systems that apply to GIF images. In this article we’ll look at Web Safe or Browser Safe Palettes. Next month we’ll continue exploring GIF palette options and look at Adaptive, WebSnap Adaptive, Uniform and System (Windows and Macintosh) palettes. Well also get a handle on which palettes are best used with which images.
February 21, 2000
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I just recently read from a forum site that Paint.NET now can support PSD file format (albeit not all functions are available). I did test the plugin by extracting the dll file to the File Type folder of Paint.NET program. In deed I was able to save a design as PSD and was able to open the design on Photoshop without any mis-alignments or errors.

I was disappointed though that PSD files from the early Photoshop versions (version 7, I think ) where the only files that can open on Paint.NET without any errors.

You can download the photoshop plugin on this site.

Here’s a an article posted on doshdosh.com that is very helpful to use web developers and web designers. Here’s the introduction posted by the author about this article.

Web usability has a direct correlation to your potential to effectively make money online. This is largely because the usability of your website very strongly affects the number of return visits you will see from search and referral visitors, as well as your ability to sell any product or service.

Visitor loyalty and the overall size of your audience base determines how much money you will make from contextual advertising, affiliate marketing or subscription-based monetization strategies.

Ideally, you want to capture every individual that stumbles upon your website and entice them towards a specific action, such as visiting an affiliate website, buying a product, registering as a user and subscribing to your blog feed or company newsletter.

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I just update my Gallery Section by adding my Graphic Design Works. All this are mostly for friends and some personal designs.

You can check it by visiting my Gallery

Here’s a nice tutorial that I learn during my early trainings as a web developer. Rounded corners with using images.

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I’ve long thought about traditional graphic design vs the current wave of digital new media graphic designers. As with other fields of expertise it comes down to experience and application. I see graphic design like playing the piano. You find people who have never had the formal training, yet they are absolute wizards with all graphic design applications and ‘being creative‘ in general. It’s like playing by ear vs classical training.

Then you would find the ‘classically’ trained group, who ads their own specific spice to the design mix, bringing the theory of past styles and design technique.

Personally I think that traditionally(classically ) trained graphic designers would be stronger. Being from a web design (and not trained in graphic design) background and being fully computer literate, I find it easy to adapt from some programs to others. Yet as in any industry it will always be experience that counts the most. Different setups work to bring different results.

I’d like to hear opinions (use the comments) of past experience from the graphic design community…