Technical Resources
Creating a Virtual Tip Jar in WooCommerce
As coffee roasters across the nation set up virtual tip jars, here is a tutorial for setting up one that encourages tipping over time, with each purchase.
By Kandace Brigleb
Creating a Virtual Tip Jar in WooCommerce
By Kandace Brigleb, March 21, 2020
5 Fantastic Fonts Designed for Coding
It's time to treat yourself to better coding fonts. If you spend lots of time in text editors, why settle for typical default choices? From JetBrains Mono with 138 special ligatures to IBM's flexible Plex family, here are five fantastic (mostly free) fonts that will make your code look and feel better than ever.
By Raymond Brigleb
5 Fantastic Fonts Designed for Coding
By Raymond Brigleb, January 20, 2020
You Down with GDPR?
As GDPR takes effect, we're helping our clients navigate the new data protection landscape. From updating WordPress and WooCommerce to the latest compliant versions to writing clear privacy policies, here's what website owners need to know about collecting and storing data from EU citizens and how to do it right.
By Kandace Brigleb
You Down with GDPR?
By Kandace Brigleb, May 24, 2018
Shooting Interview Video on a Budget
After producing 50+ episodes of Unpacking Coffee and client video projects, we've mastered budget video interviews. Key lessons: focus on good lighting with adjustable LEDs, never underestimate audio quality (lavalier mics plus TASCAM backup), and invest in Final Cut Pro X for seamless multicam editing. Professional results without breaking the bank.
By Raymond Brigleb
Shooting Interview Video on a Budget
By Raymond Brigleb, January 8, 2018
Sketch, Shared Symbol Libraries, and Needmore
Sketch just convinced us to put a ring on it with one game-changing feature: shared libraries. Like CSS files for design, they let our whole team access symbols that update everywhere when changed—no hunt and peck, no copy and paste. Finally, a simple implementation that makes sense, unlike Adobe's limited approach. Shared symbol libraries are effectively style guides you can build with.
By Raymond Brigleb
Sketch, Shared Symbol Libraries, and Needmore
By Raymond Brigleb, October 13, 2017
iPad Pro for Identity Design
Our studio upgraded to iPad Pro and Apple Pencil for each core team member, and it quickly became a freeing way to convey ideas fast. Using Adobe Draw for our Hither Coffee identity felt natural—like marker and paper—while aligning with our commitment to use less paper. The iPad Pro lets us keep a virtuous design cycle, making work easier to manipulate with less waste."
By Needmore Designs
iPad Pro for Identity Design
By Needmore Designs, October 2, 2017
WordPress + Advanced Custom Fields = Perfect Layouts
We've found the blissfully happy middle space between buying a random theme and writing everything from scratch and it is a dream. Get the step-by-step details.
By Raymond Brigleb
WordPress + Advanced Custom Fields = Perfect Layouts
By Raymond Brigleb, April 26, 2016
Custom Web Layouts for Every Device
Crafting the Picky Bars online subscription sign-up with unique designs on desktop and mobile.
By Kandace Brigleb
Custom Web Layouts for Every Device
By Kandace Brigleb, November 10, 2015