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Matcha Design Awarded Gold Summit International Award
Matcha Design Awarded Gold Summit International Award

Matcha Design announced that they have been awarded the Gold Summit Creative Award from Summit International Awards in the Self-Promotion Website category for their website, matchadesign.com. "Big Thank You to SIA Summit International Awards for recognizing...

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QR Code Demystified – Part 4
QR Code Demystified – Part 4

I had planned on holding off the error correction until later, but it really fits better right here. Before error correction is done, the data that we've generated must be broken down into "code words", which are just 8-bit bytes. All we have to do is take our "bit...

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QR Code Demystified – Part 3
QR Code Demystified – Part 3

Now we'll cover how the data is encoded. There are several steps involved. First, the encoding method is chosen, then the raw data is converted to binary based on the encoding method, then the error correction algorithm is applied, and then the data is placed in the...

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QR Code Demystified – Part 2
QR Code Demystified – Part 2

The next important thing we'll look at is the structure of a QR code. The below diagram shows names of the different sections of a QR symbol. Then I'll go over each one in more detail. Keep in mind that below if I mention one copy of something being the original and...

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QR Code Demystified – Part 1
QR Code Demystified – Part 1

Recently I undertook a task to develop a QR Code generator. I was surprised to find how difficult it was to find complete information on the QR Code specification. Most of what I found only explained part of the puzzle. So my new endeavor is to completely explain the...

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Simple jQuery Snippets to Spruce Up Your Website
Simple jQuery Snippets to Spruce Up Your Website

Matcha Design - Tuesday, May 17, 2011 The purpose of these tricks is to take existing, perfectly valid code, and add little touches to it. They all use jQuery, though could potentially be adapted. They're meant to be called after the DOM has loaded, such as...

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A New Way to Share – Facebook Send Button
A New Way to Share – Facebook Send Button

Matcha Design - Tuesday, April 26, 2011 Yesterday, Facebook announced that they've added a new social gadget to their growing arsenal - the Send button. Clicking the Send button on a web page will open a dialog allowing the user to choose from their Facebook friends,...

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Matcha Design Collects Six Communicator Awards for 2011
Matcha Design Collects Six Communicator Awards for 2011

The winners of the 17th Annual Communicator Awards have been announced by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, and Matcha Design is proud to receive awards for six projects. "This year’s awards program was highly competitive with many remarkable entries," said...

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5 Traps to Avoid in Creating a Great Website (Part 2)
5 Traps to Avoid in Creating a Great Website (Part 2)

A couple weeks ago I detailed some things that can keep your website from living up to its potential. In part 2, I focus heavily on user interaction, highlighting some common problems that are usually a result of focusing priority on the wrong goals (i.e. anything...

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5 Reference Resources for Developers
5 Reference Resources for Developers

Every developer needs some reference now and then. Whether you're dealing with a new problem you've never encountered before, learning a new scripting language, or you just can't remember which function you need, these web sites will help you get the job done. 1....

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5 Traps to Avoid in Creating a Great Website (Part 1)
5 Traps to Avoid in Creating a Great Website (Part 1)

Before you can break into the realm of having a great website, you have to make sure you have one that isn't annoying. Even a great design can be ruined by a simple blunder influenced by over enthusiasm. Here are a few things you'll want to avoid when designing and...

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