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The Post-PSD Era. A problem of expectations

Something to think about in connection to the hot topic of post-PSD era of web design:

To be fair, I don’t think we’re in a post-PSD era, but I do think we’re moving towards a post-“full-comp” era. I can’t envision a project where I don’t use Photoshop. Photoshop isn’t the problem. It’s a great tool. My favorite, actually. It’s the stigma that comes with presenting a full comp (I define “full comp” as an image of a website viewed on a desktop, typically around 960px wide).

~ Dan Mall
The Post-PSD Era. A problem of expectations

Style Tiles

Samantha Warren came up with a client-friendly way to present the look and feel of a future website that is less puzzling than a mood board and not as precise as a comp image. This is something I definitely want to try for the next project.

Ethan Marcotte refers to static comps during the responsive design process as a “catalog of assumptions” Style Tiles are the perfect complement to that catalog, whether it be in place of comps or to reinforce visual themes. Style Tiles don’t imply dimensions nor device; only that the design will be digital.

Samantha Warren
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Want to know more? Read Samantha’s article about Style Tiles on A List Apart.