Paint.NET (paint-dot-net, or PDN) is probably the best freeware out there for quick and easy pixel manipulation for Windows. Although it doesn’t boast Photoshop or GIMP like features, simplicity and super-fast startup time makes it a modest substitute for a fully blown graphic application. The PDN plug-in repository makes it even more interesting with a whole array of great plug-ins. This post is about ten interesting plug-ins I stumble upon while exploring the plug-in repository (Forum) that may be potentially useful web designers and UX designers alike. Read the full story →
Halloween is around the corner. Even without strong cultural affiliations to the society, it is embraced by many Sri Lankans. Some prefer to challenge their creative skills; some prefer making it another occasion to booze 
. However I updated my website theme to match the Halloween mood with a Jack-o’-lantern family.
The Jack-o’-lantern (or Jack O’Lantern) family consists of five members, each with distinct personalities. Define them the way you want but notice the self-evident characteristics. Personas anyone? I made them using Adobe Illustrator. The original artwork and few variants of it are available for your download pleasure. Read the full story →