We've chosen Jason's redesign for the top spot this week for the innovative theory behind the layout. Rather than just following the standard two or three column scheme, the site changes depending upon the content which is being displayed through a post. Before the advent of blogging and CMS tools, most sites were created by hand, and every article sported a different look. It's a modern return to an old concept, executed exceptionally well.
This article walks you through the process of creating smooth navigation elements using jQuery with a nice CSS sprites fallback for those without.
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An extensible quick-search and shortcut bookmark. It allows you to easily search various websites or perform commands.
The process of reproducing the Apple 'command' key shape in Illustrator with a four colour stroke effect.
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A funky and friendly looking WordPress theme. Based around a 3 column layout and "widget ready".
A CSS menu pre-built in red, orange and grey, working in all major browsers. Completely free to download and use, or you can pay for the full PSD.
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