Octwelve – A Web Designer's Blog by Luc Melgar

Twitter has announced a major redesign. But when can we use it? Anyways, check out the new twitter video here :)

Finally got a hold of this photography book by Bryan Peterson! I’ve been hunting it down as this has been the most recommended beginner’s photography book. I’m super happy I found it in Riceball camera book shop at Funan! Trust me it’s not a restaurant! Let’s see where this book takes me. :)

Just wanna share with you some of my favorite shots I’ve taken from my last vacation at Bintan, Indonesia.

L’s gettin’ ready

My favorite shot! No post processing! Looks just a like an image from an ad (i think ) ^_^

Nice blocking of my friend and the dogs

I’m diggin’ lomography!!

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There is a common design element in every iPhone App websites. The design is very simple, redundant you can say but admit it, it clicks in the modern web design trend. I’d describe them as simple, direct, pleasing, and “Apple”.  Here are my picks for the best designed iPhone app websites.

8Interactive

GodFinger

Nota

Tea Round

Old Booth

Mobile Air Mouse Pro

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I’mquisitive is the brainchild of 48 creative minds. It’s an event sparked off by our want to bring inquisitiveness back into your life. What better way to do so then to get you to explore and re-examine your 5 senses with us? We promise to bring your sensory experience to greater heights. Apart from that, our event showcases inspiring workshops, interactive exhibits and quizzes guaranteed to keep you entertained!

Everyone, regardless of who they are, has an inborn curiosity within them. Our list of speakers is no different. Though they ply their trades in a diverse range of fields, they all have one thing in common— following their inquisitiveness to bring design to a whole new level.

Speakers
Exit
B-Quartet
CheeK
Chef André Chiang
Eeshaun
Gavin Lim
Ong&Ong
Pann Lim
Reinar Rivera
Kelley Cheng

To hear their 5 sense worth, come on and sign up for these inspiring workshops at enquiries@imquisitive.com. The first 20 people to register for each workshop will take home attractive I’mquisitive gifts!

Where & When

Date: 30th June (Soft-Launch), 1st-4th July

Operating Hours: 10.30am – 9.30pm daily except on 2nd July when it will end at 6pm for the official launch for invited guests
Venue: Raffles City Shopping Centre, City Square, Level 3

Do visit their website at http://www.i’mquisitive.com for more details. See you there!

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Hey guys! So it’s been 7 months since my last post….:( Sorry bout that.  My excuse? Same old lame excuse – busy, no time, tired, blah blah blah. Anyways, I’ve taken a nice shot of my favorite food in Singapore. I hope to take some more and get into food photography.

I forgot about blogging but I will never forget the…..chili crab! ^_^

I have 9 years of design experience behind me but would you believe that I don’t have any idea about the fundamentals of design nor do I have a formal education of it. I just design based on what I think is beautiful and usable.

I felt like reading something I can bring anywhere with me. I’m tired of staring at the monitor. So I went to Basheer Graphic Book shop and grab myself a copy of Designs Basic Index by Jim Krauss. I found myself reading it every morning in the bus on my way to office. Just as the title says, it’s all about the basics of designs.

This book is not the ‘show-off’ type which features the trendy and stylish designs out there. It covers the fundamentals of design from typography and color to layout and business issues. What I like the most is the ‘do’s and don’ts’ of designing. My design practices changed after applying what I’ve learned from this book. Designing is not about the rules, but knowing the essentials can help you come up with an aesthetically and effective design. I’ve learned new things on this book. It’s a worthwhile read for beginners and also a great reference for advanced designers.

Don’t stop learning! ^_^

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Finally, the carpet has been rolled and winners have been announced. Unfortunately, I didn’t make it.  But I still want to thank you all for voting and supporting me.  I know I’m the winner for you guys haha! That’s enough for me. Thanks! :) Too bad I didn’t have many pictures with my favorite bloggers! There were so many people that night. I felt so shy!! Ugh! Here’s a secret ….I hate wearing dresses!!

L on Nuffnang’s red carpet.

With my 3 friends and colleague, Jeff, Mischie and Raj.

With Jian Goh, a.k.a Akiraceo, also a Best Original Blog Design finalist. Check out his cute and funny blog. He’s great in cute illustrations. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it as I do. :)

After the awards, all finalists gathered up on stage for a group picture.

Anyways…

Cheers to my fellow Filipinos, Mr. Gadget and Ironwulf for winning the Best Geek Blog and Best Travel Blog.  And ofourse, congrats to Xiaxue.blogspot.com (She’s a Singaporean), winner of Best Blog Design, Most Influential Blog, and Best Overall Blog.

Congrats to all the winners!

I’m so honoured to be one of the finalist of the first ever Nuffnang Asia Pacific Blog Awards 2009.

Cheers!

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Hey guys! Today is the last day of voting in the Nuffnang Blog Awards. So I wanna say suppperrrrrr thanks to all of you who voted for me!  No, this is not a victory speech. But being a part of this prestigious event, I feel like I’m already a winner. :) Please pray for me and for all Filipino bloggers to take home the victory! ^_^ Thanks for all your support. See you all!

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