Summer 2011 (#218)
This month we give you the definite run-down of the hottest apps for wireframing, site-mapping and more, so you can plan the perfect site
We also round up the top 25 browser-based tools for web development, ask whether HTML5 is accessible and look at the challenges and facts you need to know before using it. Plus, this month's big interview is with Aarron Walter, MailChimp's UX lead, who discusses emotional design, stationery and seeing the bigger picture with us. Also in this issue:
- How to structure your CSS code and why
- Move your data to the cloud
- Clean up your code with Opera Dragonfly
- Create an infinite carousel
- Build your own Drupal module
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Plan your way to the perfect site
From software to sketchbooks, and sticky notes to surveys, Craig Grannell reveals 30 tools, tips and techniques that can help you plan your project -
Top 25 browser-based tools
The Standardistas offer some ideas for creating your own bespoke web design toolbox using online tools -
Is HTML5 accessible?
Everyone loves HTML5. Or do they? Derek Featherstone looks at the challenges for accessibility in using HTML5 right now -
Interview: Aarron Walter
MailChimp's UX lead discusses emotional design, stationery and seeing the bigger picture -
CSS/how to structure your code
Mike Byrne of Area 17 (area17.com) explains how he structures his CSS and why -
Drupal/create your own module
Tim Millwood shows you how to alter Drupal 7's content creation workflow from an autocomplete text field to a select list or radio buttons
