Featured Projects
AfterCollege CMS
While working at AfterCollege I implemented a content management system to enable them to easily publish and maintain website content. The resulting website allows them to quickly publish attractive content.
AfterCollege Website Redesign
While I was the UX/UI designer at AfterCollege, I designed the updated the site to clearly explain what they do and expose more content. I’m pleased to report that for Employment we were selected as a 2009 Webby Official Honoree.
Aim to Kill Designs Version 1
Oh, memories. This is the first portfolio site I launched way back in 2003. I’m not sure if the inspiration came from James Bond, The Prisoner or Cowboy Bebop; but I still love it and a I had a lot of fun making it.
Recent Blog Entries
Pro CSS Tips: Advanced Selectors
One of the most powerful but overlooked features of CSS is the ability to use CSS selectors to pinpoint content and style it. There’s probably untapped power you’re missing. Here are the advanced CSS selector techniques I use everyday.
The Art of Games: Odin Sphere
Every once in awhile a game comes along that blows my mind. Odin Sphere comfortably fits into this category. Released by Atlus, Odin Sphere is the most gorgeous 2D game that has been created. It blows the competition out of the water.
Microsoft Doesn’t Get Web Design
At the risk of sounding like a whiny designer, I’m going to blast Microsoft for a minute. They don’t get web interfaces or typical job roles for web teams. I’m sure their tools are great for building web services, but building an interface can be needlessly difficult.
GUI Magnets
Here is a nice tool you can use to plan forms and GUIs in a meeting. They’re magnetic form controls that you can stick on a whiteboard. What’s even better is that you can write on them with dry-erase markers. These should improve collaboration with developers and producers.
How to Tackle a Design
Do you need to come up with a website or application design, or redesign, and you’re not sure where to start? This is a process I typically run through for the design portion of my projects. These are some basic strategies that can be applied to many different scenarios.
The Art of Games: Panzer Dragoon Saga
Panzer Dragoon Saga was one of the first games to attempt a combination of fine art and gameplay. The visual style, sparse setting and amazing soundtrack made this rare game unforgettable.
About
I make memorable websites and interfaces with character. I've been designing and building websites and apps for 10 years. I like keeping it simple.
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San Francisco
Phone: +1 (415) 615-2529
Fax: +1 (503) 961-7658
Email: david@davidraffauf.com
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