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My New Bouncing Baby iPad
A few things I'd forgotten about owning an iPad Mini.
September 2, 2025Modbook, the Original Apple Tablet
Before the iPad, there was the Modbook
August 23, 2025Wacom's New iPad Challenger
Wacom's new Android-based drawing tablet is coming for iPad
July 17, 2025This is a Pencil
Some words of wisdom from Kyle T. Webster.
March 31, 2025DesignCuts Closes Its Doors
The sudden closure on January 16 rocked the creative community.
February 3, 2025Goodbye to Apple's Smart Keyboard Folio, the Best iPad Pro Accessory
Since 2018, I've tried most of them.
May 19, 2024How to Apply Letraset Dry Rub Down Transfer
From a time when analog design was king.
January 30, 2024Affinity Designer 2
Buy once. Use forever. Remember that?
January 7, 2024Kirby 4 for gustorres.com
Finally getting back to work.
December 10, 2023Inktober Starts Tomorrow
So... will I go analog or digital?
September 30, 2023My New EDC Art Setup
A shopping list of my favorites.
November 9, 2022The Design Dictionary
Thirty-six terms those of us working in design should all know.
October 23, 2019Quick “Day One” Review
It's been a few week. Some thoughts.
July 1, 2019How to Get Value from Wireframes
Wireframes deserve more attention in the design process.
June 30, 2016This Cloud-Syncing Sketchbook Erases Itself After a Quick Zap in the Microwave
So weird, yet so very cool!
March 27, 2015The Intuos Creative Stylus from Wacom
Looks like someone is finally getting closer to the full Cintiq experience on an iPad!
August 20, 2013The Inker App for the iPad
Use your iPad in this unexpected but obvious way!
September 12, 2012Scanning Around with Gene: When Letraset was King
Dry-transfer type. How comps were made pre-PC.
May 11, 2012The Inkling by Wacom
Analog and digital technologies merge here.
August 30, 2011Temple of the Seven Golden Camels: Carrying a Sketchbook, Part One
The benefits of carrying a sketchbook everyday.
April 7, 2007Engadget: Logitech MX610 Laser Mouse Takes a Jump to the Left
A left-handed mouse in a right-handed world.
March 8, 2006It's Over for Internet Explorer 5 for the Mac
With Safari, was this much of a surprise?
January 23, 2006Apple Matters: Comic Life Bundled with Intel Macs
Great news for creatives and comic artists!
January 15, 2006The Seattle Times: Mac Takes Bite Out of Windows
Looks like Apple music devices are creating a Halo effect.
November 12, 2005In Search of... The Perfect Mouse
I finally found a mouse that worked wonderfully for me!
November 4, 2005I Cancelled .Mac
Sometimes a bundle is not worth the cost.
October 1, 2005Mighty Mouse Saves the Day!
Did Apple leave behind its one-button mouse principle?
August 20, 2005Graphics.com - FontLab Licenses Fontographer from Macromedia
A well-respected font software company takes the reigns.
May 10, 2005Preparing for a Tiger Attack
Today is the official release date for Mac OS 10.4. What surprises will it bring?
April 29, 2005MacWorld Editors' Notes: The Buyout Blues
Looks like Adobe got tired of toying with Macromedia and decided to eat it for lunch.
April 18, 2005Mobile PC - Features - The Top 100 Gadgets of All Time
A walk through memory lane for gadget geeks like me.
February 18, 2005Wired News: Hide Your iPod, Here Comes Bill
iPods are everywhere, even on Microsoft's campus.
February 7, 2005deconcept: Web Standards Compliant Javascript Flash Detect and Embed
An elegant solution for detecting Flash in the browser.
January 24, 2005MacCentral: The Mac Mini - Comparing Apples and Oranges
Is the PC price gap still relevant with the new Mac Mini?
January 18, 2005Apple's Tipping Point: Macs for the Masses
With computers and music player offerings, what is Apple's sweet spot now?
January 14, 2005The Mac Goes Mini
Will it get PC users to switch to Mac?
January 13, 2005Happiness is a New Tungsten E
The perfect PDA, after a few aftermarket upgrades.
October 11, 2004R.I.P. HyperCard
Put custom application development into the hands of the average person.
April 23, 2004iPod Mini: Small Size, Big Price
Do I finally sell off my trusty PalmPilot?
February 22, 2004