So you already know everything there is to know about CSS, JavaScript, information architecture, usability, and accessibility. But you feel like you’re missing something… that “flair.” You know, that great look and style that will turn heads. Learn to use grids, typography, abstraction, ornamentation, and photography to create aesthetically pleasing, sexy interfaces.
- Layout & Composition
- The Almighty Grid
- Fracturing the Grid
- Organic Abstraction
- Typography
- Choosing Typefaces
- Typesetting
- Decorative Type
- Images
- Ornamentation
- Photography
- Illustration
- The Artistic Layer
- Effecting Moods
- Volume & Depth
- Pattern & Texture
- Process
- Simplify
- Finding Inspiration
- Critiques
Jina Bolton is a designer and artist, working and residing in Silicon Valley (Mountain View. She co-authored The Art & Science of CSS and currently works as a web interface developer at Apple.
Jina has consulted for various agencies and organizations including the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative and Mass.Gov. She holds a BFA in Computer Arts and Graphic Design from Memphis College of Art. Jina enjoys traveling, is learning Italian, and considers herself a sushi enthusiast. E-mail Jina at .
This site was designed by Jina Bolton. Jina’s photograph was taken by Arick Elion. This site is hosted by (mt) Media Temple
All content on this site is not necessarily the opinion or policy of her employer, affiliated/associated companies/persons mentioned, or of the monster that hides under her bed.