I’ve just finished a small online FoxyCart/MODx store for a Scandinavian kids clothes range, and a requirement was different shipping rates for different countries, which a fairly common ask. There’s lots of different solutions out there for this, but I thought mine may be of some use as well. It works … Continue reading
I’ve been quiet with the blogging recently, more than anything because it’s been a busy period. A few nice projects are nearing their end, or are nearing their launch, so the updates will be on the up. Launched today is a blog redesign for Swedish cyclist Emma Johansson, which you … Continue reading
6 shillings a box?! I managed to pick up these old Covent Garden fruit & veg boxes from the 1950′s in the local antique dealer’s shop near the studio. Stacked up to a nice and useful 2.3m high bookcase, they are covered in awesome inspiring chunky rustic typography.
2011 is seeing lots of interesting new happenings, so currently looking for freelance developers to work with here at Toasted Digital on some very cool new projects. Developers must have a good knowledge of jQuery and the usual CSS/XHTML. If you’re in London that’s a bonus, but not essential. If … Continue reading
So the new year is well with us and the ever-seemingly ambitious goal of me running the London Marathon in April gets ever closer. I’m having to step up the sponsorship efforts now to get to the target of £1700, and while some nice agencies and clients have pledged already … Continue reading
A little while back I was interviewed by Dave Howell for a feature on ‘Perfect Portfolios’ for the industry section of Web Designer magazine. The article focuses on ways to develop a striking portfolio, asking the opinions of some industry, including Toasted Digital. The article is out now in issue … Continue reading
I came across this site from a tweet. The Photoshop Etiquette. It’s a great and much needed concept, as well as a well made site that can be used as a reference point and checklist when working within Photoshop to create standardised results. I’ll definitely be keeping it close at … Continue reading
Merry Christmas and a happy new year from Toasted Digital! I’m pleased to say that I can now offer selective Toasted Digital hosting to clients. Via Codeworks (who have just launched a nice new jQuery animated website as well), Toasted Digital and clients now have a little place on a reliable … Continue reading
It’s a busy time of year designing and building websites at Toasted Digital, but to take the edge off I’ve been dabbling in the world of poster design. I’ve just finished a design for Simon Jaymes‘ gig in Laufen, Switzerland on the 17th of Dec 2010. The illustration was pencil … Continue reading
As I mentioned briefly before, I’m going to be running the London Marathon in 2011 for Interact Worldwide! I’m very excited, and to show it I’ve put together a little mini-site where you can view my fund raising progress and find out a little more about the charity itself. Launched … Continue reading
