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10 Excellent WordPress Themes for 2024

There is certainly no shortage of excellent WordPress themes you can select from to help you create an engaging and high performing website. Finding the best one for the job would most certainly be a challenge as there are literally thousands of great WordPress themes available plus you’ll have to define just what the makeup […]




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10+ Excellent Web Design Tools & Resources to Use in 2024

It’s a New Year, but one thing hasn’t changed. The number of web design resources and tools just keeps on increasing. That’s a good thing. But it does make it that much more difficult to find a theme, plugin, or resource you really have a need for if you are to stay abreast of or […]





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The #1 Mistake That Ruins Most Conversations

In this episode, we unpack the concept of becoming a Supercommunicator. Charles Duhigg breaks down why effective communication isn’t about being naturally gifted—it’s a skill anyone can build through practice, self-awareness, and a few powerful techniques. We also share stories and insights that show how understanding different conversation types and adapting to digital communication can transform relationships and success. Some highlights we explore: The 3 conversation types and how to match them to avoid conflict Using “looping for understanding” to create deeper connections Why non-verbal cues are critical, especially in the digital age And more! Enjoy! FOLLOW CHARLES DUHIGG: instagram | facebook | twitter | linkedin | website Listen to the Podcast Subscribe

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The post The #1 Mistake That Ruins Most Conversations appeared first on Chase Jarvis.




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Never Play It Safe – Q&A #1

We just wrapped up the first in a three-part live Q&A series, and it was packed with energy, insights, and real-world advice for creatives looking to take the next step in their journey. If you missed it, no worries—catch up below with the full replay, and make sure to join us for the next two sessions! Key Moments from the Q&A Throughout the session, we tackled a range of topics that resonated deeply with the audience. Here are some of the standout discussions: Overcoming Fear: One of the recurring themes was how fear often holds us back from achieving our best work. We discussed strategies to push past those fears and lean into uncertainty, a concept central to Never Play It Safe. Creative Networking and Relationships: A big takeaway was the power of genuine, long-term relationships. Haakon shared how being “more myself” and focusing on building authentic connections has led to unexpected opportunities. Finding Your Niche: Kirk brought up his challenge of working with clients across industries, from software to fitness, and shared his goal of narrowing his focus by the end of the year. This sparked a valuable conversation about pursuing the work that excites you most. The Power...

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VIS 2014

I long, long resisted going to IEEE VIS, but this year, it’s about time. I’ll moderate a panel featuring top notch speakers: Tariq, Scott, Matteo, Greg and I will try to shed some light on what it’s like to work with and publish data in the NGO context, and how we can improve! This should […]




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Build a Trendy Line Icon Office Vector Scene in 15 Minutes!

Create a quick and trendy office vector scene with simple line icons. We’ll go through each piece, step by step in no time flat! Tutorial Details: Illustrate an Office Vector in 15 Minutes! Program: Adobe Illustrator CS6 – CC Difficulty: Intermediate Topics Covered: Design Theory, Shape Building, Compositional Skills Estimated Completion Time: 15 Minutes Final Image: […]

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iStock Promo Codes 2021

We know how much Vectips' readers love a good deal on stock graphics, so that's why we worked with our friends at iStockphoto to bring you this exclusive promo code. Check out this amazing deal...

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Important Changes to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) Effective from 1 July 2024

The Australian government is making a significant update to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT), reflecting its ongoing commitment to maintaining fair wages and conditions for skilled migrants. From 1 July 2024, the TSMIT will increase from $70,000 to $73,150. This change is part of the broader initiatives announced during the Jobs and Skills […]

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First impressions of the Fuji X-Pro2 (and the Fujinon 100-400mm lens)

Fuji released their new flagship camera this month, the X-Pro2. It is the first X-series camera to feature a 24MP sensor (compared to 16MP before) and it has a very interesting hybrid optical & electronic view finder. When I first […]




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Best of 2016

This year went by in a hurry and now it is late December already and Jim Goldstein is running his blog project again, asking for galleries of everyones best photos of the year. Of course I knew I had to […]




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Best of 2017

As in years past Jim Goldstein is running his annual “Best Of” photography blog project in which I have participated since 2008. Usually I had a few thousand images to sort through. This year has been a rather sparse photo […]




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Best of 2018

Another year has almost passed and as has become tradition Jim Goldstein is running his annual Blog Project. You can find my entries for years past right here on my blog. This year I took a lot of images early […]




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Best of 2019

Another year – and in this case another decade – coming to an end. I haven’t had many chances to go take photos this year. In fact my battery charger got lost for months… just so you know how little […]




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12 thought provoking quotes to inspire gratitude and contentment

I love a good quote. There’s just something about finding a sentence or phrase that speaks directly to the part of your brain that needed convincing. So when I see a good quote, something that speaks to me or illuminates a concept that I needed to see more clearly, I take notice and try to …

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10 Must-Have WooCommerce & Shopify Themes

You know you have a product line that will sell but you also know that the niche you’ve chosen will probably be extremely competitive. For your online busin ...




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150 Simple Desktop Wallpapers For Minimalist Lovers

Today I have collected some excellent desktop wallpapers dedicated to minimalism. Minimalism is a popular style of design because it keeps things simple and ...



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18 Clever Logo Design Ideas: Fresh Showcase Of Creativity

The gallery features a collection of 18 cleverly implemented logo design ideas that highlight the art of logo creation. These logos showcase not only smart ...




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Scale Tool in Illustrator: What It Does and How to Use It 

Ready to add the finishing touches to your design in Adobe Illustrator? But the objects aren’t properly aligned? Does your design look unprofessional because it isn’t adjusted properly? Well, worry no more! Because with just a few steps, this tutorial explains how to use Illustrator's Scale Tool to resize, adjust, and align your design perfectly.  ...

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Presentation Slides: Frontend 2010, Norway

On Sep 2nd, 2010, I spoke at a design conference called Frontend 2010 (hosted by IXD) in Oslo, Norway. Below is the slide of my presentation. You may read the recap on Web Designer Wall or download the presentation at SlideShare.




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Illustration: Japan Earthquake 11-03-2011

I’ve recently created new illustration, Japan Earthquake 11-03-2011, that was inspired by the recent disaster in Japan. With this illustration I’ve joined force with To Japan with Love, a group of artists who are aiming at raising funds for Japan earthquake relief efforts. My illustration will be showcased at the art show (May 4th, 2011 […]





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Unique value proposition — Why it matters and how to write one 

What makes consumers choose one company over another? Identify your unique value proposition to make more sales at higher prices. Examples & tips.




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How to find product manufacturers 

Discover how to find the right product manufacturer, vet suppliers effectively, and use a checklist to ensure the best quality at the lowest costs.




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Ten tips for reducing ecommerce fulfillment costs 

Control fulfillment costs by using 3PL services, rethinking packaging materials, using scalable warehouse space, and automating processes.







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World Turtle Day – 2018

In its 18th year, World Turtle Day is celebrated around the world on May 23rd, bringing attention to the threats these ancient creatures face. Older than the dinosaurs, turtles have survived this long but their numbers have plummeted due to … Continue reading




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10 Things I Learned in My 10 Weeks at Viget

This summer, I was the Application Developer Intern at Viget. This being my first internship, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I learned. Rather than being tasked with fetching coffee or doing busy work, the internship focused primarily on our growth and development as interns. As my time at Viget comes to a close, I wanted to reflect on ten key things I learned during my experience here.

Following the real-world development cycle

Going into this internship, my development process involved me sitting down and coding until the feature was completed, and that's it. During this internship, I learned and practiced the development cycle used at Viget. For each feature, I created a Branch. Then, I submitted a Pull Request once it was completed. After that, my advisor reviewed my code and gave feedback. Once I had completed the requested changes (if any), I would rebase and merge into the main branch. This cycle made the code cleaner, and the feedback on my code always ensured I was going in the right direction.

Maintaining a clean git history

During my development process at Viget, my advisor ensured I took the necessary steps to maintain a clean git history in my projects. I put the corresponding issue number next to each git commit and pull request. This made it much easier to see which commits belonged to which feature when reviewing git history. I also learned to always use “rebase and merge” rather than “create a merge commit” when merging a pull request. This helped when reviewing git history as merge commits make it much more difficult to understand what’s going on, and rebase and merge provided a clean git history.

Getting introduced to DevOps

Nevin Morgan hosted a MicroClass where he went over the basics of DevOps. Going in, I didn’t know much about DevOps, but the class gave me a solid understanding of the basics. DevOps is a combination of philosophies, practices, and tools designed to improve the speed of development. Their responsibilities include:

  • Keeping Communication clear for development teams
  • Making sure teams continue collaborating
  • Ensuring deployments are quick and reliable

I also got the chance to pair with Nevin when he set up AWS deployment for one of my projects, and when he was setting up Grafana for Viget. Getting to see DevOps in action gave me a good idea of what goes into being part of the DevOps team.

Learning to work with clients

At the start of our intern group project, Nathan Long gave us a presentation on what it's like to work with clients. He covered the typical client project cycle, client presentations, and how to handle client feedback. For our project, we simulated a client relationship with Viget as our client. They provided us with their requirements, and me and the other interns planned out the details of what we would deliver. Throughout the process, we gave several client presentations, received valuable feedback, and iterated on our product. Two weeks later, we had a finished product, which we presented to the client in a live demo. This whole process was designed to mimic what Viget goes through with real clients, and seeing the different perspective required when working with clients was really eye-opening for me.

Exploring digital accessibility

Nathan Schmidt hosted a MicroClass for the interns on Accessibility. He gave us an overview of what digital accessibility is and who it impacts. I learned that digital accessibility is the lens through which we ensure that people of all abilities, and particularly those with disabilities, are able to engage with the digital world. Every website is graded to a level set from the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). These guidelines include video captions, text size, color contrast, and many more requirements. It is the industry standard to follow these WCAG guidelines so that your website can be accessible to a broad range of consumers.

Building confidence in public speaking

When the summer began and I learned that I would need to present to the entire company, I felt intimidated. Public speaking has always been a source of anxiety for me, but I had numerous opportunities to work on this skill. Throughout the summer, I became increasingly confident. First, my fellow interns and I presented our group project to everyone at Viget at the company-wide all hands meeting known as TTT. I presented my personal project to the Dev team, discussing the libraries I used and walking through my code. The most significant presentation I delivered was my final one, where I spoke to everyone at Viget about my Gap Year through a Viget Tradition known as LabShares. Public speaking is a skill that improves with practice, and the various opportunities I had greatly boosted my confidence in this area.

Diving into Vanilla JavaScript

Going into this summer, I had never written a line of JavaScript in my life. I quickly learned that JavaScript is essential if you’re going to work in web development. On my personal project, which was an audio sharing social media app, I had a for you page, and I wanted to make the page update as soon as the user went to the next sound. This would require me to write JavaScript. I went through and wrote Vanilla JavaScript to update all the necessary information from the server's response. Although it was a challenging and tedious process, it significantly enhanced my understanding of how websites work and the role of JavaScript in web development.

Getting my feet wet with Rails

For the first half of the internship, I got my foothold in Ruby on Rails. This was my first time writing in Ruby, so there was a bit of a learning curve. I started with the Rails tutorial and then made a Hacker News clone. This exposed me to a broad range of the application stack and got me prepared for the Intern project, where I also used Rails. I found Rails’ Model, View, Controller setup to be very intuitive, so the learning process was relatively painless.

Discovering the benefits of Tailwind

Being the only Application Developer Intern, my focus throughout the internship was primarily on the back-end. However, I did have the chance to use Tailwind for the first time during my personal project. The biggest thing that stuck out to me was how it was convenient to not have to go through and change the stylesheets myself. With Tailwind's utility-first approach, you can quickly apply predefined classes for spacing, colors, typography, and more, without having to write custom CSS. This makes it much faster to prototype and iterate on designs, as you can see changes immediately by simply adjusting the class names in your HTML.

Exploring the Basics of React

Chris Manning hosted a MicroClass on React. I had never actually used React, but he made the class very beginner friendly. React is a JavaScript library, whose main strength is how dynamically it responds to user input and cascades UI changes. Chris went over JSX and React components, props, children, and state memory. I didn’t have time to actually write any React this summer, but I appreciate that Chris hosted this class after I said React was something I was interested in!

Reflecting on what I’ve learned here at Viget, I realize how invaluable this experience has been for both my personal and professional growth. From learning Rails and JavaScript, to understanding the intricacies of client relationships, I've gained a wealth of knowledge that extends far beyond technical skills. The opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals and receive constructive feedback has been a huge source of development for me. As I move forward, I am excited to apply these lessons and continue exploring the world of Software Development, confident in the foundation this internship has provided.



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  • Internships and Apprenticeships

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Evolving Traditions: 15 Years of Viget Internships

This week we will bid farewell to our fifteenth cohort of summer interns. Ciel Park (UI Developer Intern), Faye Stover (Product Designer Intern), and Paul McKissock (Application Developer Intern) joined our team ten weeks ago and have been hard at work learning and growing, teaching and sharing, and iterating ever since – and so have we. 

Viget’s 15th Summer Internship Cohort: Faye Stover, Paul McKissock, Ciel Park (left to right)

At Viget we are committed to fostering curiosity and drive both for budding engineers and designers but also for our team of full-timers who are eager to learn themselves and flex their mentorship muscles. As we’ve shared over the years, the internship is one of our favorite traditions and while a lot has changed in fifteen years, that commitment remains the same. 

Here’s a quick look at three core aspects of the Viget internship that remain flexible. 

Cohort size and available roles.

We are not married to a specific number of interns. We recruit for and match interns with available mentors who serve as our interns’ dedicated advisors.

Working location. 

This summer our interns primarily worked from our Falls Church, Virginia headquarters. We required interns to work in the office for the first three weeks of the program and the last. During weeks four through nine they were able to work remotely two to three days a week. In the past the internship has been fully in-person and fully remote

Cross-discipline internship project. 

Interns can expect cross-discipline collaboration during their time at Viget but how exactly that takes shape remains flexible. In years past interns spent 8 weeks coming up with, designing and building a working product. This year, with our smaller cohort of interns, we opted for a smaller approach to the group project. The project was pre-defined, scoped by our advisors, and happened over just two short weeks.   

Earlier this summer we hosted an internship alumni panel and invited Hayley McMillon (2022 Summer Cohort), Andrea Brucculeri (2019), Gabriel Kay (2019), and Vigenesh Gopalan (2018) to discuss lessons learned at Viget, life after Viget, underrated skills worth developing, tips for remote collaboration and more. The event was open to all and both current staff and other alums sat in on the moderated panel discussion. It was awesome, and everyone – long-timers and interns alike – left feeling inspired. This is my favorite aspect of the internship, our alumni network, and how our interns graduate to be active contributors.

Summer 2024 Internship Alumni Panel

I’m looking forward to staying in touch with Ciel, Faye, and Paul and I cannot wait to see all the wonderful things they accomplish. 

Does this sound like an experience you want to be a part of? We’ll host our 16th cohort of college students and recent grads next summer. Bookmark our internship page to keep an eye on future opportunities. 



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Can I Import Photoshop Brushes into Affinity Photo?

This post: Can I Import Photoshop Brushes into Affinity Photo? was first published on Beyond Photo Tips by Susheel Chandradhas

Digital brushes are a powerful tool for digital artists, designers, and photographers. The brushes allow them to create a wide range of textures, patterns, and effects in image editing apps. Can Affinity Photo use existing Photoshop Brushes? Over the years, many professionals and hobbyists have curated extensive collections of Photoshop brushes over time, tailored to […]

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Link Roundup #001

This post: Link Roundup #001 was first published on Beyond Photo Tips by BPT Staff

Welcome to Beyond Photo Tips’ very first photography link roundup. In this brand new series of weekly posts, we are going to bring you, a glimpse of everything that we found interesting in the week gone by. This last week has been especially busy, with a number of cameras being announced by some of the […]

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Sony A9 III: Game-changing Full-Frame Global Shutter, 120FPS 24.6MPx Camera

This post: Sony A9 III: Game-changing Full-Frame Global Shutter, 120FPS 24.6MPx Camera was first published on Beyond Photo Tips by Susheel Chandradhas

Sony announced the Sony A9 iii on 07 November 2023, a 24.6 Megapixel Full-frame mirrorless camera with the world’s first global shutter full-frame stacked CMOS image sensor capable of shooting at 120 frames per second. The camera also boasts a processor, the BIONZ XR, that is 8 times faster than the previous Sony BIONZ X […]

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RIP a Livecast #641 – Velvet Rope with special guest Dan Ozzi

Our good friend, Dan Ozzi, is back on the show today to talk about his new book SELLOUT: The Major Label Feeding Frenzy That Swept Punk, Emo, and Hardcore (1994-2007). […]




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RIP a Livecast #651 – Basquiat Scampi

We kick off the show talking about how old we all are. We then discuss the recent messages from Kid Rock and Monster Truck where they act like they're not […]




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Why Limiting Free Users to 1,000 Photos on Flickr is a Smart Move

Yesterday Flickr made their first big restructuring announcement since recently being purchased by SmugMug. Beginning next year on January 8th, Flickr will limit free accounts to 1,000 photos. The previously offered free 1 terabyte of storage goes away. At the same time Flickr is returning their paid pro account to unlimited storage which had been …




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Looking Forward à la Française: Gardens of Thought

The upcoming 2018 International Garden Festival of Chaumont-sur-Loire in France is again bringing about fresh, imaginative realizations of gardens in its 27th Edition: “Jardins de la Pensée” or “Gardens of Thought.” From referencing the worlds of such famous writers as … Continue reading




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Top 50 Design Blog Articles and Sites From 2017

It’s nearly the the close of 2017. Lots has happened and I’ve been reading about UX, Design Thinking, Design Systems, Agile, Block Chain, Crypto currencies, Machine Learning, AI, Startups and plenty more. 2018 seems to be shaping up to be an exciting year for digital! (and maybe we’ll stop asking ourselves, why didn’t we all … Continue reading Top 50 Design Blog Articles and Sites From 2017

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10 Tips for Creating the Perfect Animation

An animation is a form of art whereby the artist expresses stories through drawings to the audience. The animation part means that the artist has to use characters that are in motion in order to give the storyline life which is an important factor in any animation. The characters you choose to use are essential … Continue reading 10 Tips for Creating the Perfect Animation

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P365 Oct 13 2013

Naomi’s brother Nathan is staying with us at the moment and he cooked us a Mexican dinner of stuffed peppers. 1/40sec f2.0 ISO1250 via Flickr http://flic.kr/p/hGs7G3






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My Top 10 Photos for 2013

It’s time again for the annual tradition where I look back on the previous year’s photography and select the ten photos that I like best and feel best represent what the year in photography was for me. As always it’s hard to pick just ten photos, and justify why each deserves a place, but again […]




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My 10th Anniversary as a Photographer

Ten years ago today, I took this photo of a Blue Linkya sea star in our marine aquarium, my first with a DSLR: I have always had an interest in photography, and I’d even owned a crappy digital compact camera before this one, but once I saved up and bought the Sigma SD10 photography truly […]




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Lingerie Shoot – 140524

Not long ago I did a lingerie shoot with an anonymous model. I’ve been given permission to share these photos. I hope you enjoy them! Please don’t hesitate to comment!




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Top 10 Photos 2017 – Neil Creek

Time again for the annual tradition where I look back on my year’s work and choose ten photos that I feel best represent my work, my professional development or significant personal milestones. As always, narrowing the selection down to just 10 is a challenge, but overall I’m pleased with my year, the skills I have […]




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WooCommerce turns 10 ????

Ten years ago today, WooThemes launched WooCommerce, a plugin that allows WordPress users to easily sell products on their websites. This was a significant development for WooThemes, as it allowed the company to expand beyond just selling premium themes and into the world of eCommerce. In late 2010, the team at WooThemes set out a…




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15 Best WordPress Plugins for Sidebars and Widgets

Are you looking for the best WordPress plugins for your site’s sidebar and widgets? Most website owners use sidebars mainly for 2 purposes: That said, there are so many ways to get creative with these areas to improve user experience, add SEO elements, and make your site’s design more appealing. Check out how WPBeginner uses […]

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