May 19, 2011 in Learn
Mediaqueri.es: a collection of responsive web designs
Came across this wonderful site called mediaqueri.es The site contains a curated collection of responsive web designs and is aptly named after a feature of CSS3 which is called Media Queries. You can sort the list of sites by date…
February 10, 2011 in Learn
Gawker Media's Redesign
This past Monday, Gawker Media rolled out a redesign of all the sites in their network. A two-column, app-like interface has replaced their previous layout, placing heavy focus on a “splash” story with scrolling headlines in the sidebar. For reference,…
January 25, 2011 in Learn
Why Is Chinese Web Design So Bad?
I’d like to begin with a disclaimer. My opinions on the following topic are merely that, opinions. Opinions formed by observations and interactions with the Chinese culture over a brief period of about two years during my time living in…
February 17, 2010 in Learn
5 Good Reasons Why Designers Should Code
Earlier today Elliot Jay Stocks commented on Twitter I’m shocked that in 2010 I’m still coming across ‘web designers’ who can’t code their own designs. His comment created a great little debate on Twitter. Personally, I agree with Elliot. I…
March 3, 2026 in Learn
Python for Data: A SQL + Pandas Mini-Project That Actually Prepares You for Real Work
If you’ve been learning Python for data analysis, you’ve probably reached a frustrating point. You understand the basics. You’ve written queries. You’ve followed tutorials. But when you look at job descriptions or real-world data problems, it’s not obvious how all…
February 27, 2026 in Learn
React Basics: Build Interactive UI the Right Way
Learning React can feel deceptively productive at first. You follow tutorials, build a few components, and get something on the screen quickly. But then reality hits. When applications grow, state becomes messy, components break, and small changes ripple into unexpected…
February 24, 2026 in Learn
How to Learn AI Tools Step by Step (Even If You’re a Total Beginner)
AI tools are everywhere right now. New ones launch weekly. Social feeds are full of demos. Job descriptions mention them constantly. For many learners, that creates pressure to “keep up” without any clear sense of where to start. If you’re…
February 20, 2026 in Learn
Build a UX Case Study That Stands Out
At some point, every UX learner realizes that having a portfolio isn’t the same as having a convincing portfolio. You may have screens, wireframes, and prototypes. You may even have multiple projects. But when your work is reviewed, the feedback…
February 13, 2026 in Learn
From Portfolio to Paycheck: Alumni Outcomes & Recruiter Signals
For many learners, the hardest part of learning to code or analyze data isn’t the coursework. It’s the moment after, when the question becomes: Is this enough to get hired? Portfolios get built. Courses get completed. Skills improve. But turning…
February 10, 2026 in Learn
Online Coding Classes That Actually Work
At some point, most people learning to code hit the same wall. They’ve watched tutorials. Completed lessons. Followed along with videos. And yet, when they try to build something on their own, confidence disappears. Progress feels slower than it should….
January 26, 2026 in Learn
Intermediate Python: Files, Packages, and CLI Apps
Once you are comfortable with Python basics, learning starts to shift in an important way. You move from writing small, self-contained scripts to building programs that interact with files, use external libraries, and run from the command line. This is…
January 23, 2026 in Learn
How Techdegree Works: Projects, Peer Reviews, and Real-Time Support
Many people start learning to code with curiosity and momentum, then stall when structure disappears. Knowing what to learn next, how to practice, and whether you are making real progress can feel unclear. That uncertainty is often the difference between…