Author Alexander Dawson

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Alexander is a freelance web designer, author and recreational software developer specializing in web standards, accessibility and UX design. As well as running a business (HiTechy) and writing, he spends time in Twitter, SitePoint’s forums and other places, helping those in need.

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A Study of Trends in Mobile Design

December 2, 2010 — This article is a part of our new eBook Mobile Design For iPhone And iPad (just $9.90). The eBook presents articles on professional design for the iPhone and iPad, including guidelines for the development of mobile web pages. Available in PDF, Mobipocket and ePUB formats. … Read More…

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The User Is The Anonymous Web Designer

October 14, 2010 — We invest time, money and effort into understanding our audience, and the movement toward a more socially networked Web has made us realize the power that visitors have over how our designs are engineered; and we try to meet their ever-growing needs. Community is integral to … Read More…

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Web Design Checkmate: Using Chess For Success in Web Design

September 3, 2010 — The business of building websites is one of constant change, adaptation and strategy. The way designers and developers build websites is often informed by the methods of others and their own trial and error. In light of this, we can draw a number of parallels — some … Read More…

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Web Designer As The Artist, Scientist And Philosopher

July 9, 2010 — Web professionals have to be both flexible and creative to meet the needs of each client — and these characteristics often transcend the design and development process. Each of us has a unique approach to our work. The particular mindset and methods by which each of us turns … Read More…