Octwelve – A Web Designer's Blog by Luc Melgar

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Happy here in Singapore :)

September 6th, 2009 · 5 Comments

It’s been 7 months since I wrote something in my blog. And it’s been 1 year and 4 months since I joined Comnet here in Singapore. It’s been a busy year for me. No wonder I can’t even update my blog. Even though, being an employee is not as comfortable as being a freelancer, what [...]

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Octwelve on .net magazine

January 7th, 2009 · 41 Comments

I’m on the reader’s showcase of .net magazine’s january 2009 issue. I’ve been dreaming of being featured on publications and I never imagined it would be on my favorite magazine. I am soo honored! It’s a- dream come true! What a way to start my new year! :) Technorati Tags: .net magazine, practical web design, [...]

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Singapore Countdown to 2009 Fireworks!

January 3rd, 2009 · 1 Comment

My 2008 has been great! And now I’m looking ahead for 2009. Cheers everyone! Happy New Year! Here’s a video of the fireworks display we’ve captured at the Marina Bay. It is quite challenging to shoot fireworks. I’ve only captured 3 good pics haha Technorati Tags: fireworks, singapore, marina bay, 2009

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An Interview with Spicy Web Designers

October 29th, 2008 · 4 Comments

I did an interview for www.spicywebdesigners.com, a site which showcases the hottest web designers… (oohh I’m hot?! ^_^) Want to share it with you. http://spicywebdesigners.com/2008/10/spicy-web-designer-interview-with-maryluc-melgar/ Thanks for reading!

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Octwelve wins the Best Blog Design of the Philippine Blog Awards 2008!!

September 22nd, 2008 · 44 Comments

Woohooo! I did it guys! This is the biggest recognition Octwelve has ever had and ofcourse it’s the most special because it’s from my homeland. I really wish I was there at the event. Thing is I didn’t receive a notice earlier. If I only knew I could’ve booked just for the event. So shall [...]

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Watch the live video streaming of Philippine Blog Awards ’08

September 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment

The video streaming will start at 5:30pm of September 21, 2008, Manila time.

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Update: Finalist for Best Blog Design

September 20th, 2008 · 6 Comments

Ok guys, this is getting more exciting! I’m also a finalist for the Best Blog Design category. Too bad I can’t make it to the awards night. I really want to see the event! Luckily there will be a live stream! Yay! Here’s a behind the scene of PBA ’08 Video Shoot Behind the Scenes: [...]

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Octwelve is a finalist in the Philippine Blog Awards 2008! Yay! Vote for me!

September 16th, 2008 · 13 Comments

Voting for the bloggers choice award is now open! And yes, I’m late :P Anyway, I’m really really excited about this! A few months back, one guy told me that he nominated me for this blog award. It’s like the most prestigious blog award in the Philippines. I didn’t get a confirmation email about this [...]

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Geez! Hell of a Week!

September 6th, 2008 · 10 Comments

Because accomodation in Singapore is so damn expensive, foreign workers usually share the house. In my case, I rented a room of an old psycho lady. She accused me of stealing her bloody picture and started doing funny stuff to me. It’s a totally lame accusation to kick me out. There’s one night that she [...]

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The Designer is OUT

July 29th, 2008 · 8 Comments

Being an employee drains out a lot of energy. And if I become an employee and a freelancer at the same time, it will also gonna drain out my sanity. Because of this, I won’t be able to take on freelance projects…at least not at the moment. This lifestyle is totally different. But I decided [...]

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