Location

Rolesville, NCUSA

Member of this
Meetup Group since

June 7, 2006

Organizer of this Meetup Group since

July 27, 2006

Introduction

I run a local consultancy providing technology solutions to marketing and operational problems. Skills include design, XML, databases, and scripting. I'm also a volunteer on Rolesville's park advisory board.

What is your background?

My background is in software and databases. I am not formally trained in graphic arts, though I have some skill. Favorite tools include Inkscape and GIMP. XML/XSLT and Javascript - lots of experience - been working with markup since 1994.

Are you interested in freelance work?

Yes. I'm particularly interested in XML work that streamlines business processes, but I do design work when the project seems a good fit, and I'm a good fit for designers seeking to back-fill their developer resources.

Share with us – what web site(s) do you use the most for inspiration or helpful tips?

I have used Joomlart.com designs with heavy modification to suit the client's design objectives. I find http://safari.awprofessional.com is a good resource too, and helps me hold the line on book purchases.

Are there any great web design books that you recommend?

I co-authored the WROX book "XML Problem Design Solution", so of course I would recommend it for basic intro to some of the technology.

Link

My company Web site

Additional Information

"I am also a member (and 2005 chair) of the Rolesville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; the Open Space and Greenways Committee, and just graduated from NC State with a degree in mathematics."

What Mitch is saying about this Meetup Group

I certainly appreciate the insights that members have shared over the years. It's a great way to meet people who are involved with the Web, one way or another. The more people step up, the more we are doing through the meetup.

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    I HATE CSS

    "OH : Gotta love it. At the bottom of the first page of Google results without even trying. Even if everything did not happen a reason, we humans have a penchant for rationalizing about anything that we observe...."

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    Would anyone be interested in meetups in Cary?

    "Betty, what about checking with the Business and Industry Center. I understand the library down near the BIC (can't remember its name) is popular as a meeting place. Disadvantage: no food/coffee service. Venues are a perma-question...."

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    I HATE CSS

    "Ah, the bliss...."

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    I HATE CSS

    "How different are Chrome and Safari in terms of CSS support? Don't they both use the WebKit rendering engine?"

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    When is a table not a table?

    "So, I came across a very nice looking private school site and after noticing that the URLs indicated it used Joomla, I had to peek under the hood...."

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    Would anyone be interested in meetups in Cary?

    "Aye, that's the rub! People have contacted me from as far away as Wilmington to ask if we could schedule a meetup closer to them. It is certainly a stretch. Note that there is no shortage of user groups and meetups in Western Wake...."

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    TOP LINKS

    "Here are a few "design pattern" sites, in the aesthetic sense: http://speckyboy.com/... http://www.designmelt..."

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    I LOVE CSS

    "I'm forking the previous thread, since the topics of reference sites and CSS adoration each merit their own discussion. So, why do I love CSS?..."

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    RTP Creative Juices and Wake Tech CC meeting on Internet classes

    "Posted on behalf of Shawn, organizer for the RTP Creative Juices meetup (a graphic design group). Contrary to what is posted, the RTP Creative Juices calendar says the meeting is set up for November 16th...."

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