How to Use Any Font on the Web

{ Posted on Feb 05 2010 by Louis Gubitosi }

As a designer, typography is a very important aspect to my work. Now as far as print design, implementing any form of type isn’t a problem, but when it comes to the web then there’s only a certain amount of fonts you can use, right? WRONG.

QR Codes: the Future of Marketing

{ Posted on Dec 09 2009 by Louis Gubitosi }

Recently I was introduced to the unusual concept of QR codes. As this opened a whole new world to me I started looking for more information on the use and success of these mysterious codes.

Win A Free Copy of Billings 3 for Mac – Comment to Win

{ Posted on Oct 23 2009 by Louis Gubitosi }

Billings offers an easy way of tracking time from any application using the convenient menubar timer, one click invoicing, alerts for overdue balances, 30 attractive templates to use for your invoices, and an iPhone app coming soon and much more!

Raising the (Social Tool) Bar

{ Posted on Sep 28 2009 by Louis Gubitosi }

I’m sure at some point you’ve all noticed a toolbar located at the bottom of a website.  Sometimes I don’t like how they look, but I’ve personally used Wibiya on my own site, TheWebBlend.com because they do offer some great features that can dramatically increase your number of visitors and page views.  Installing one of [...]

Interview with artist: Tom Deininger

{ Posted on Sep 18 2009 by Louis Gubitosi }

I feel like I always knew that I wanted to make things. I did not enjoy playing with toys as a kid but instead used them as a catalyst for a creative endeavor like building jumps for cars and motorcycles, forts for GI Joe figures and stuff like that.

‘The Web Blend’ Is Getting a Facelift, so Here’s an Exclusive Sneak Peak

{ Posted on Aug 20 2009 by Louis Gubitosi }

I started The Web Blend because I wanted a resource that would centralize a location for all design news and trends.

40 “About the Author” Examples

{ Posted on Aug 05 2009 by Louis Gubitosi }

I’m in the middle of thinking about how I can change the look and feel of my ‘Author box’ to make it look more attractive and look more like it was created by a web designer (cause right now it’s average at best)…

50 Websites to follow if you’re into Web Design

{ Posted on Jun 10 2009 by Louis Gubitosi }

The best thing about being a web designer is knowing that you will always be able to stay current with trends, news and inspiration. How can you do it….? Well, using the web of course.

8 Great web-related news sites that will keep you in the loop

{ Posted on May 11 2009 by Louis Gubitosi }

Since I’ve joined twitter, I’ve noticed crazy amounts of RT’s (including my own) and most of these were tracked back to several great sites that share web-related news and trends.

Tweeple on my block

{ Posted on Apr 29 2009 by Louis Gubitosi }

These are the creative minds behind the news and trends shared by Interactive Blend…