http://www.mlwebco.com Web Design Training | Adobe Fireworks | UI Design | Michael Locke Sat, 11 May 2013 00:09:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Michael Locke, Senior UI Designer with 15 years experience reveals all of his web design strategies, internet marketing tips and video blogging techniques so you can be well equipped to grow your web design skills and online business. Discover the philosophy, skills and mindset it takes to become a successful Web UI Designer. The UI/UX Design market is huge, in high-demand and continuously on the rise. Michael shares everything he knows on various topics such as Web Design, Adobe Fireworks, Photoshop, Illustrator, WordPress, Frameworks, Blogging, Social Media, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Podcasting, online courses, affiliate marketing, getting things done and everything you need to know to successfully become a top Web UI Designer and run a strong Web Design Business. Michael Locke: Web Designer, Internet Marketer and Blogger clean Michael Locke: Web Designer, Internet Marketer and Blogger mlocke@mlwebco.com mlocke@mlwebco.com (Michael Locke: Web Designer, Internet Marketer and Blogger) Michael Locke Web Design Podcast: Web Design Training | Online Marketing | Blogging | Business Web Design, Web Design Training, UI Design, Web Development, Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Photoshop, Online Marketing, Internet Marketing, Blogging, Youtube, Twitter, Facebook, WordPress, Podcasting, Social Media http://www.mlwebco.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/podcast_cover.jpg http://www.mlwebco.com http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/05/10/how-to-position-yourself-as-a-uiux-designer/ http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/05/10/how-to-position-yourself-as-a-uiux-designer/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 00:09:06 +0000 Mike Locke http://www.mlwebco.com/?p=2462 http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/05/10/how-to-position-yourself-as-a-uiux-designer/feed/ 9 http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/04/25/web-designer-career-outlook-the-web-designers-journey/ http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/04/25/web-designer-career-outlook-the-web-designers-journey/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:44:28 +0000 Mike Locke http://www.mlwebco.com/?p=2457 Continue reading →]]> http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/04/25/web-designer-career-outlook-the-web-designers-journey/feed/ 23 http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/04/18/ml-podcast-005-required-skills-for-web-design-development/ http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/04/18/ml-podcast-005-required-skills-for-web-design-development/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:25:41 +0000 Mike Locke http://www.mlwebco.com/?p=2451 Continue reading →]]> http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/04/18/ml-podcast-005-required-skills-for-web-design-development/feed/ 17 In this episode I talk about the required skills needed for becoming a Web Designer. In doing so, I explain the required skills and differences between a Freelance Web Designer, UI Designer and a Web Developer / Front-end Engineer. In this episode I talk about the required skills needed for becoming a Web Designer. In doing so, I explain the required skills and differences between a Freelance Web Designer, UI Designer and a Web Developer / Front-end Engineer. I get many questions about this subject and many times people confuse the required skills between a UI Designer and a Web Developer (Front-End Engineer). Hopefully I can clear it up a bit with the things I discuss in this podcast. Subscribe on iTunes Freelance Web Designer - Photoshop / Fireworks - HTML & CSS - WordPress Customization (optional) - SEO (optional) UI Designer (Full-time role) - Photoshop / Fireworks - Wireframes - Workflows - Prototyping - Ability to Work in a Team Envoirnment - HTML & CSS (optional) Web Developer / Front-End Engineer - HTML & CSS - JavaScript - jQuery - PHP - Ruby Michael Locke: Web Designer, Internet Marketer and Blogger clean http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/04/08/dealing-with-procrastination/ http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/04/08/dealing-with-procrastination/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:38:14 +0000 Mike Locke http://www.mlwebco.com/?p=2448 http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/04/08/dealing-with-procrastination/feed/ 9 http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/04/01/ml-podcast-004-adobe-fireworks-or-photoshop/ http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/04/01/ml-podcast-004-adobe-fireworks-or-photoshop/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:04:56 +0000 Mike Locke http://www.mlwebco.com/?p=2444 Continue reading →]]> http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/04/01/ml-podcast-004-adobe-fireworks-or-photoshop/feed/ 14 Adobe Fireworks,Adobe Photoshop In this episode I discuss and share my thoughts on both Adobe Fireworks and Photoshop and discuss which one I recommend? I got a question a couple weeks ago from someone asking me which product they should learn when getting started in Web Design. In this episode I discuss and share my thoughts on both Adobe Fireworks and Photoshop and discuss which one I recommend? I got a question a couple weeks ago from someone asking me which product they should learn when getting started in Web Design. It's a really good question because both products do essentially the same things and I wanted to take some time to discuss my thoughts on this subject. Subscribe on iTunes Adobe Fireworks Resources: - Online Web Design Training with Adobe Fireworks - Fireworks on Dribbble - Adobe Fireworks Love - Fireworks Interviews - Google Search Results for "Adobe Fireworks Resources" Adobe Photoshop Resources: - 70 Excellent Photoshop Resources - Top 84 Photoshop Resource Sites – Toolbox for Designers - 300+ Resources to Help You Become a Photoshop Expert - Google Search Results for "Photoshop Resources" Michael Locke: Web Designer, Internet Marketer and Blogger clean http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/03/29/friday-favorite-fitbit-flat-ui-design-branding-whitespace/ http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/03/29/friday-favorite-fitbit-flat-ui-design-branding-whitespace/#comments Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:22:58 +0000 Mike Locke http://www.mlwebco.com/?p=2433 Continue reading →]]> http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/03/29/friday-favorite-fitbit-flat-ui-design-branding-whitespace/feed/ 6 http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/03/28/the-power-of-written-website-project-descriptions-affirmation-statements/ http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/03/28/the-power-of-written-website-project-descriptions-affirmation-statements/#comments Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:38:24 +0000 Mike Locke http://www.mlwebco.com/?p=2431 Continue reading →]]> http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/03/28/the-power-of-written-website-project-descriptions-affirmation-statements/feed/ 8 http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/03/22/friday-favorite-square-great-visual-ui-design-elements-and-interactions/ http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/03/22/friday-favorite-square-great-visual-ui-design-elements-and-interactions/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:03:35 +0000 Mike Locke http://www.mlwebco.com/?p=2409 Continue reading →]]> http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/03/22/friday-favorite-square-great-visual-ui-design-elements-and-interactions/feed/ 3 http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/03/17/friday-favorite-satorisan-professional-quality-well-branded-website-example/ http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/03/17/friday-favorite-satorisan-professional-quality-well-branded-website-example/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:51:07 +0000 Mike Locke http://www.mlwebco.com/?p=2385 Continue reading →]]> http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/03/17/friday-favorite-satorisan-professional-quality-well-branded-website-example/feed/ 6 http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/03/12/my-top-5-favorite-web-ui-design-trends-for-2013/ http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/03/12/my-top-5-favorite-web-ui-design-trends-for-2013/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:43:58 +0000 Mike Locke http://www.mlwebco.com/?p=2379 Continue reading →]]> http://www.mlwebco.com/2013/03/12/my-top-5-favorite-web-ui-design-trends-for-2013/feed/ 17