A fun resource
While web surfing last night, I found a fun site that’s a great resource for people who need to do quick photo editing or don’t have a photo-editing application at their disposal. The site is http://www.picnik.com. It’s a well-designed Flash based application that’s currently in beta and free! They plan to offer a premium version with enhanced features at some point, but the current version offers nice basic photo editing. The interface is simple. You can use your own photo and perform basic edits like crop, resize, red-eye removal, adjust colors, and more. There are also “Creative Tools” which allow you to apply filters like Sepia, Vignette, and Soften. This would also be a great tool in the workplace if your boss won’t spring for Photoshop. Check it out–it may be a sign of things to come…
I’ve been a designer for 20 years. I started in the days of waxers and transfer letters, transitioned to the computer in the late eighties, and tackled web design in the early nineties. I’ve tried to keep up with all of the software and technologies of the trade, from HTML to CSS and JS, Pagemaker to InDesign. I’ve worked in both worlds–freelance and corporate, finding that they both have their upsides and drawbacks. It’s a challenge to stay current, but it’s my passion and the perfect profession for someone who never wants to be bored! I hope that I have something valuable to offer other designers.