Jim Nielsen Design

Password Strength Verification with jQuery

Jim — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:06:38 +0000

It’s been a few days since this was posted over at webdesigner depot, but I’ve been super busy and have been falling behind on my blogging. Anyway, here’s the link to my most recent tutorial.

(Computer) Resolutions for the New Year

Jim — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:12:38 +0000

As the new year is now upon us, I’ve decided to take a different perspective on my new year’s resolutions. Thanks to @kolbytraveller for the inspiration.

I give you my (computer) resolutions for the coming year:

Forget location, it’s all about device purpose

Jim — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:06:12 +0000

There’s a great article over at A List Apart called What I Learned About the Web in 2011. It’s full of insights about what the web has become and how we are shaping it.

One of the insights that really struck me was Whitney Hess’ observation about how ‘context is king’:

The most important thing that 2011 taught me about web design is that physical context of use can no longer be assumed by platform, only intentional context can … increasingly the lines are blurring on where devices are being used and how they’re being used in unison … I have learned to see devices as location agnostic and instead associate them with purpose – I want to check (mobile), I want to manage (desktop), I want to immerse (tablet).

Pondering this idea spurred me to create a graphic expressing this idea. So, without further ado, forget about location, it’s all about device purpose.

Your Town, Your School, Your Legacy

Jim — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:21:03 +0000

This print was designed to appeal to students from local high schools; hence the tag line “Your Town, Your School, Your Legacy”.

After research and conceptualization for the design (which helped determine the need to convey a feeling of timelessness), the student ambassadors were gathered together for a photo shoot. The photo was taken in the same location and at the same angle as an archived school photo from the library.

Front side of the postcard

The design for the back of the print was created with inDesign and conveys information about the local area, traditions of Dixie State College, and a call to action.

Back side of the postcard

Career Center Brochure For Employers

Jim — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:16:12 +0000

Simple tri-fold brochure design for the Career Center at Dixie State College.

The brochure’s main purpose is to provide a simple, introductory informational piece about the college while also serving as a conversation and relationship starter for the Career Center’s liaison with potential employers.

Front cover design

Try Our Perspective Landing Page

Jim — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:55:05 +0000

Parallax-scrolling site design for desktop computers

Responsive site design for iPhone

Responsive page design for iPad

Create a Stitched Web Ribbon in Photoshop

Jim — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:44:04 +0000

Check out my latest tutorial over at PSD Tuts. You’ll see how to create a simple web ribbon in photoshop!

Red Storm Retreat Poster

Jim — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:00:47 +0000

This is a poster design for the Red Storm Retreat event at Dixie State College. It is a companion to the Storm Days poster and has been posted in various high schools throughout Utah and Nevada.

Storm Days Poster

Jim — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:08:31 +0000

This is a poster design for the “Storm Days” event at Dixie State College.

As you can see, the design reflects a variation on the event’s name Storm Days using an image most people are familiar with (the nightly weather report).

Various photographs were taken specifically for this project in front of a green screen. I then created the weather board and remaining design elements in Photoshop.

11x17 poster design for Storm Days

To raise awareness and persuade students to attend Storm Days, this poster was printed and posted throughout various schools in Utah and Nevada by School Relations’ recruiters.

Expect the Great Poster

Jim — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:39:16 +0000

I was asked to create a poster (and later a postcard and bag) design for the “College and Career Readiness” fair. It is a special event for African/African American communities sponsored by the Utah System of Higher Education.

I created the look and feel of this poster and used it as a template to ensure the design was consistent with the overarching aesthetics for the other mediums of advertisement used in marketing this event.

Poster design including QR code to the event's Facebook page