Category Archives: Web Design

Web Design Tutorials Online

By Wendy | Published: April 22, 2009
Two of my tutorials for Web Designer magazine are online! Click to see my step by step guides on creating the following: 1 Ecommerce Sites with Genuine Style2 Web Templates from Photo Backgrounds
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Owl: People Power

By Wendy | Published: April 14, 2009
This is an old web layout I designed for Owl magazine during my internship. It was for their World Watch section, which has seasonal coverage on a particular world issue. Mine was called People Power and it illustrates how a certain machine made the lives of women and girls easier in Africa! Check out the [...]
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Sketchy / Doodly Website

By Wendy | Published: April 8, 2009
Hola world! This is the latest tutorial created for Web Designer magazine (from UK) on designing a sketchy / doodly template. I pulled out my box of trusty pencil crayons (childhood faves) and pens and went to town. Fluttering shapes, fun colours and striped lines where the way to go! Oh how I miss the [...]
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Twitter Background

By Wendy | Published: March 17, 2009
Hi world! Sorry for the delayed post; been really busy lately! This is a Twitter background created for Web Designer magazine. The theme is web design (of course!) and I infused it with flowing clouds, waves, decorative code, and navigation icons! Weeee……..
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Grunge / Scrapbook Web Template

By Wendy | Published: February 20, 2009
My fourth tutorial on web template design for UK magazine Web Designer. This time, I used found cloths, trims and fabrics as well as my own illustrated pattern – ok, and a pic of moi – to conjure up a style reminiscent of nostalgic scrapbooks! See the tutorial here: http://www.webdesignermag.co.uk/tutorials/designing-craft-style-grunge-web-templates/
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Retro Banner

By Wendy | Published: January 23, 2009
Mmm cupcakes and dessert…this is the third tutorial for Web Designer magazine from UK. This crafty banner is inspired by real-life elements! Soft plaid, hearty wallpaper and scrumptious cupcakes are just the icing :) See the tutorial here: http://www.webdesignermag.co.uk/tutorials/design-a-trendy-blog-header-with-a-retro-styling/
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Published in Web Designer magazine!

By Wendy | Published: December 1, 2008
Yay! Web Designer magazine #150 is finally on newsstands in Canada! I was ecstatic to see my work in the magazine. Here are some scans of my spreads as well as me being very happy over my first publication with them!
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Vacation Website Template

By Wendy | Published: November 23, 2008
This is the second web design template for Web Designer magazine (from UK). This tutorial focuses on designing a layout using large background images for a travel / vacation company. I added extra flair with fun icons. Sandy beach, palm trees and crystal clear water – I’m so there! See the tutorial here: http://www.webdesignermag.co.uk/blog/design-web-templates-from-photo-backgrounds/
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Fashion Website Template

By Wendy | Published: October 14, 2008
This is a fashion e-commerce web layout for UK magazine Web Designer. It was created as a tutorial on web template design using Photoshop and Illustrator. One of my favourite things working on this was coming up with cute girly names for the dresses. My faves are Helena Urbanite and Fun Francine! (I’m such a [...]
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Advanced Television and Film Site

By Wendy | Published: February 9, 2007
I conceptualized and designed this layout for the Advanced Television and Film program at Sheridan. It is representative of the program and their aesthetic.
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