10 Ways to Interview Better

Feb 2nd 2011 by Matthew Polo

A perfect interview formula does not exist even though there are countless books and articles that try to anticipate every possible interviewing mistake. Job interviews are much like any other conversation between two professionals. The purpose of the job interview is two-fold; the parties must agree that a match exists. After you have researched the company, dressed for success, and arrived on time, follow these ten recommendations to become an effective interviewee:

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12+ WordPress Plugins You Shouldn’t Do Without

Jan 27th 2011 by Eliza Alys Young

I have been designing WordPress sites for two years now. In the beginning I found I spent most of my time finding the right plugins to do what I need. There are thousands of WordPress themes and thousands of WordPress plugins to choose from. So when you find what works, stick with it. So here is my list of 12+ WordPress plugins I have found most useful. I hope you find them useful as well, and please feel free to add any additional ones you know of.

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Interview: Javier Cantero, The Face Behind Designer Freelance.net

Jan 20th 2011 by Holly Lamarche

I know it has been awhile since we have given you a new interview, but today we have another great interview to share with you all, as part of our interview series here at Admix Web. Remember, on our interview series, we are publishing interviews of fellow web designers, web developers and graphic designers, so we can get to know the people behind the blog or behind the web work. We are continuing with the interview series and are still looking for new designers and developers to introduce to our reading community! You can still contact me at hlamarche[at]admixweb[dot]com if you would like to be interviewed, or if you know someone who would like to be interviewed. This week we have a fellow web and graphic designer named Javier Cantero, who runs Designer Freelance.net and is another fellow Latino, which makes Teylor and I very happy!! This week, get to know the face behind Designer Freelance! I hope you like the interview! Enjoy!

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All or Nothing Minimalism vs. Maximalism

Jan 13th 2011 by Flashmint

Choosing your website appearance you have to remember, luxury design hasn’t to be obligatory overfilled with a great amount of bright components, and clear classical layout of the site isn’t so simple as it seems and can easily inspire or surprise visitors. Maximalism and minimalism always compete among themselves, but in spite of their dissimilarity, these different styles are both brilliant. Each of them has its own advantages that can win the audience at the first glance and turn it into a permanent admirer. The goal of maximalist design is richness, its main aim is to create more in all sorts of ways and make it not obtrusive and tasteless but really gorgeous! Magnificent details interlace with one another making a really beautiful pattern.

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10 Tips for Interning at a Design Office

Jan 6th 2011 by John Brook


Internships can provide you with invaluable experience if you make the most of the opportunity. A glowing recommendation from an established company – or professional institution (i.e. medical internships) – is often the first step toward securing personally fulfilling, gainful employment. On-the-job experience counts for a lot when you are trying to jump start a successful career, more so if you are trying to land a job in a design office. So with that in mind, let’s take a look at 10 pieces of advice you should heed after you have accepted your first internship.

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