Redsite serves as both a collection point for my design work and a safe place to conduct on-line experimentation. The portfolio section represents a culmination of my years as a web and graphic designer. The site is currently undergoing a conversion to standards based code (CSS and XHTML) - pretty exciting times indeed!

Why is your logo a red star? I decided to adopt the logo of a black circle with a red star as a tribute to the DIY (Do It Yourself) attitude of the UK punk scene of the late 70s. The band the Clash often used a red star on their clothing and album covers. They rose to the top of the scene by combining their love of rock&roll with reggae, funk, and their own unique style. My variation of the logo serves as reminder that I have to keep my eyes open and my skills sharp. Design is a constantly evolving medium. Staying in touch with emerging trends and technology requires vigilance and passion, not to mention work! I try to approach this work with energy and an enthusiasm for fun.

What is an accoutrement? An accoutrement (ac·cou·ter·ment or ac·cou·tre·ment ~ noun) is:

1. An accessory item of equipment or dress. Often used in the plural.
2. Military equipment other than uniforms and weapons. Often used in the plural.
3. accouterments or accoutrements Outward forms of recognition; trappings: cathedral ceilings, heated swimming pools, and other accoutrements signaling great wealth.
4. Archaic. The act of accoutering.

For our purposes, we will go with the first definition. I decided I would use my growing list of design accoutrements as inspiration to create a small Flash intro for the site. Unfortunately, before I could finish the project, the original files were lost during some drama with my computer. Rather then get rid of the whole thing I have moved it to this section while I work on a new site indtroduction. It is just a list of things that make my life easier (in no particular order).

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