Welcome to an interview with Gary Dietz of Elluminate, a collaboration tool and platform that allows e-learning and training to bridge learning styles and to bring together diverse learners in effective, synchronous training that can be archived and used asynchronously.1. What is your name and your relation to Elluminate?My name is Gary Dietz and I am a Senior Product Manager for Elluminate. I am

It's often been said that student loans are among the most honest and honorable debts you can incur (along with car loans and home mortgages), because it's a debt that helps provide a better future for you and your family, as opposed to credit cards that merely allow you to spend beyond your means.Just as every student picks a university and course of study that are tailored to their personality

Welcome to an interview with Dave Giusti, Community Manager for myFreepath. myFreepath is a network of people who exchange content through playlists created in Freepath. With Freepath, you can share your favorite media with a private group or a worldwide audience without having to struggle with file conversions or FTP. It is not necessary to upload, convert, or embed. All one has to do is

You may have been considering online courses for a long time, but have not been ready to take the plunge. Everyone likes to feel very confident about a new endeavor, and you realize that believing yourself able to succeed is crucial in education. Of course, it's fairly easy to feel confident about face-to-face instruction. After all, we've all had many years of experience in that area. However

Who doesn’t love options? We all like different things and have different needs, so instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, more options allow us to find the solution that best fit our needs. (Yep, we’ve just cracked the code behind Baskin Robbins’ 32 flavors.) So at the start of the year when we started offering additional options for Eezy Premium on a limited time basis, such as 6 month and yearly subscriptions, the response was outstanding, and the message was clear. You all loved and needed more options - permanently! So we made the changes necessary to fit your needs, and today, we’re excited to announce that we’ve just launched an updated version of Eezy Premium which now offers you more options than ever before! You can now choose from our Monthly plan, the New Quarterly plan, or the New Annual plan. And these options are here to stay! Plus since we’re adding new files every day, each Eezy Premium plan offers more art and more value than ever before! So check out our new Premium plans and sign up for the one that best fits your needs. P.S. Also, you can also to preview the hundreds of Premium files available with every plan on this page as well. View the New Premium Options!

If you’re looking to quickly and easily pull together a posh design piece, we’ve got just the trick! Check ‘em out here Vector ornaments - inspired by the Victorian-era - are always intricate and possess a soft, feminine feel. It’s these dressy details that help to convey the wealthy, rich state present during Queen Victoria’s reign by which this time period was inspired and therefore, named after. This rich style is conveyed through the use of swirls, flowing florals, and beautiful borders often present in this type of elegant design, so if you’re creating a design for something a bit more on the formal side, vector ornaments can pull your delicate design together. Grab an ornament frame or florals to seamlessly piece together a wedding invitation in a jiffy. Or emphasize a section of text in a piece by placing a swirl ornament above and below your text to frame it in a feminine way. (Pro tip: this can also be an easy approach to creating a logo for an upscale business!) Vector ornaments were also widely used during the 1920’s vintage era and consequently are widely present in old-timey designs (think vintage movie poster designs). So this design type can also be used to go retro with your work! When working with this style of design, there is one key thing to remember: a little goes a long way. Since vector ornaments are very detailed designs, you’ll want to maintain your classy look by using them sparingly. Otherwise, your design will look too busy and overcrowded. Also because of the intricate details present in vector ornaments, these designs can be laborious to create. Instead of spending hours, download them from Vecteezy where we’ve hooked you up with top-notch vector ornaments. Below is a list of list of some of the most popular vector ornaments available from our community, along with some brand new ones we think you will enjoy. Browse Free Vector Ornaments!

The quality of users’ experience with your website is the deciding factor of its success. If visitors are able to use your site quickly and without problems, they are likely to return. On the other hand, if your site is confusing and frustrating to use, they’ll be happy to find a better one. Your user interface can make or break your website, so here are some tips to ensure that yours is the best it can be. 1. Keep Navigation Clear A clear navigation system is one of the main ingredients for a positive user experience. To achieve this, focus on these aspects: Create a hierarchical structure The natural way to view a webpage is to scan its contents, so use design elements with intention to help guide viewers’ eyes. This includes displaying conventional navigational elements, like category organization and a search bar at the top. Internet users are accustomed to finding these functions in similar places on every website, so to change that can create unnecessary confusion. Use strategic spacing and placement Spacing can play a huge role in guiding your user’s eye and bringing attention to certain elements. For example, a product page should have equal spacing throughout so that each product is emphasized equally, and calls-to-action can be separated from other design elements with more space so they stand out more prominently. Personalize Though it’s not a good idea to go too crazy with an unconventional navigation system, you can still design its elements to reflect your brand. Feel free to get creative with the way you visually present your navigation; just remember to keep it clear so that visitors know what to do. My Own Bike uses a conventional menu bar at the top of the page, but the options are supplemented with icons that are consistent with the brand’s image. They add uniqueness to the menu, as well as a universal communication aspect. The white space then draws attention to the product on the page, and the call-to-action is set aside. All of these characteristics make for a cohesive design that tells the viewer exactly where to look and what to do. 2. Simplify Everything Navigation isn’t the only part of your website that should be simple. A good experience depends on a site that enables users to quickly find what they’re looking for without having to cross barriers to get there. Simplifying your site includes cutting out any clutter in the design that could distract visitors from the main goal of your site. Color scheme A growing trend is to employ a neutral color scheme, with an accent color to highlight important elements. This is effective in creating a clean and professional image of your brand, and makes it easy for users to take in everything on the page. Layout and text The layout of your pages can be simplified by using white space and type variations to create a visual hierarchy. Space can emphasize design elements, and text can be accentuated by using different fonts, weights, sizes and colors. Tinkering Monkey is a good example of a neutral color scheme with a highlighting pop of color. The cream-colored background puts the products in a place of high visual importance, and the red draws attention to the menu items and shopping cart, which all make for an attractive and minimal design. 3. Find A Balance of Text and Imagery Website imagery can be presented in many forms, including photography, illustration and iconography. Strong imagery often speaks for itself, but to make sure users understand its message, it’s a good idea to supplement them with text to provide further information. If you use photography, photos should be of high quality; if you’re not a photographer yourself, a great option is to use stock photography. Iconography is another way to communicate a message through imagery. Icons are classically minimal illustrations that ideally show a universal image to help guide users through your site. Here are some icon design tips to help you communicate clearly with icons. Xero incorporates a lot of simple, minimal icons that are really effective in aiding their written copy - allowing for an easier, more engaging read. When testing and tweaking your website, keep these tips in mind to improve the interaction your visitors have with your site.

***ANOTHER UPDATE!! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!!*** One new winner has been chosen! Congrats!! grafguerilla and jennmdp71 Congrats, you two! Stay tuned for the next giveaway - it's coming very soon!!! If you missed out on the first amazing giveaway package from Sticker Mule over on Brusheezy, stop your fretting! They're back with yet another super stickery giveaway. They've recently totally revamped their already stellar site and want to celebrate that relaunch with all of you! Who is this awesome company, you ask? Sticker Mule prints custom stickers and has a whole lot of love for graphic designers. They'll print your designs in full color on high quality vinyl, and die cut them to any shape. They'll even help make your artwork press ready for free and send an online proof with every order. This time they're back giving away $100 worth of custom printed stickers to TWO lucky winners, plus there are three ways to win, so enter now! The Loot: Two randomly chosen winners will receive $100 each towards their own custom sticker printing job - check out Sticker Mule's products page to see what kind of stickers you could win and print! The Ways to Enter: 1. Comment on this blog post! Simple as pie. 2. Retweet this blog post to enter a second time. Get the word out! 3. Add us to your RSS feed so you can keep an eye out for our next awesome giveaway. Welp, that's it! Enter all three ways if you'd like to boost your chances. We'll announce the winner on Friday, December 16th. Good luck to all!

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***Update on winners!! Some people didn't get back with us (too bad!!!), so here are the updated winners! A big congrats to our three new winners! 1) Drexel 2) ndevin26 3) amlilui The three of you each win a $30 Threadless coupon and a 10th anniversary book! Thanks everyone for playing and stay tuned for our next contest coming soon :) The Prize: We've teamed up with the awesome clothing company, Threadless, to bring you a huge $30 coupon you can use to buy your favorite Threadless shirt or hoodie! Threadless just had their 10th anniversary, and to celebrate, they printed this awesome 10th Anniversary Book that we're also giving away!! Double prizes! Each of the three winners will get the coupon code and the book! You'll be able to use these $30 coupon codes on the site any way you like. That's right, if you want to buy this awesome Owl Tshirt, or this Dream Tshirt, or the Anniversary Book for a friend (since you'll have one yourself), you got it! Also, check out the Special Edition Anniversary Book - it even comes with a sketchbook! So, we've got 3 (yes, three!!) coupon codes to Threadless.com AND 3 (yes, three!!) 10th Anniversary Books, ripe for the winning, and just in time for the holidays, I might add. Three Ways to Win: 1. Leave a comment on this blog post and tell us why you love Threadless! Is is their awesome community? The crazy unique designs from all kinds of artists? Or is it that you have the ability to submit your own designs? Shout it out! 2. Retweet this post to all your Twitter followers! Let's get the word out about Vecteezy and about Threadless! 3. Subscribe to our RSS feed to make sure you don't miss out on other great giveaways and announcements! The Details: We will select the three winners randomly and notify you of your prize on Thursday, December 30 2010, so be sure to check out all the great submissions on Threadless to find the perfect design for you! Remember, you need to be a member to participate in our giveaways, so if you aren't, you can become one in a quick minute over here! Don't worry, if you're a member on either site, you are good to go!