Add A Simple File-Uploader to Wordpress using Dropbox
It’s no secret I really dislike FTP, but this is especially true when it comes to getting files to and from your clients. I love the simplicity and ease of use choosing Dropbox brings to this task. Drop a file in your Public folder, right-click to get the link. Fast. Simple. Easy.
Now, to add a similarly easy way for your clients to get files to you? Enter the aptly named Dropbox Plugin for Wordpress, which adds a simple upload form linked directly to a folder on your Dropbox. Setup is simple and easy. Pretty much enter your login information and choose the folder you’d like. I pulled out some of the extra information that appears by default, such as displaying the directory information, etc to keep it as a simple upload-only form.
You can check out the results here: jordanlloyd.ca/upload
Not using Wordpress? No problem, Dropbox Uploader is available as a PHP script here: http://jaka.kubje.org/projects/dropbox-uploader/
If you’re not hip to Dropbox yet, you should be. You can check it out here: www.dropbox.com
In No Particular Order… Things I Found Cool in 2009: A Digital Scrapbook
This is a pdf compilation of the folder I keep on my computer where I put things I come across that are worth saving. Whether they be cool, inspirational, unique, funny, or give me some sort of random creative spark. I just drop it into a folder, and pop in from time to time to have a look. I’ve been doing it for the past couple years, basically just as a place to dump stuff that clutters up my computer. Recently though, I thought that it might be a good idea to keep it a little more organized and somewhat coherent.
I’ve got pretty simple setup now to keep things slowly flowing in, and a simple php script spits out everything in this folder to a fairly viewer friendly single-scrolling page. If anyone cares to check in, feel free to load up 2010’s folder at any time and see what’s up.
View the 2009 Archive (Web)
Download/View as PDF (17mb)
And if you’re interested, here’s what I’ve dug up for the last couple years:
2008
2007
Full credit where credit is due. This stuff came from all over, but it was never really the intent to catalog where it all came from, unfortunately.
14 Free Rock, Glam, Hair Metal, & Skate inspired Photoshop Layer Styles
A set of 14 Photoshop Layer Styles inspired by 70s rock, 80s hair metal, and 90s skate aesthetics. Free to use and abuse.
Click here to Download the styles (Photoshop .asl)
Click here to Download the above PSD
Alexandra
A few shots from a recent photoshoot, shot with my friend and fellow photographer Jacklyn Atlas
Prolific Not Perfect
In a conscious effort to be more ‘Prolific than Perfect’ (a new personal work-ethic I’m working towards), I am finally getting off my ass and getting this site off the ground. Enough’s enough with the endless piddling around with Wordpress themes and not actually generating any content. Hopefully over the next little while I will finally get around to putting together some of the things I have been wanting to for the site.
I can’t remember exactly where I heard it, but ever since hearing the phrase ‘content trumps presentation’, it has been sticking with me. While this concept isn’t new by any stretch, I know that from my personal experience as a designer it is something that I have not seen stressed in either my professional career or schooling. I feel that designers who are transitioning into more of a ‘content creator’ role can benefit greatly by respecting this mantra.
With that being said, I would like to use this as a place to share not only what I’ve been working on, but how my work has been evolving over the past year and a half. I will aim to post everything from tips and tricks, tutorials, screen captures, reviews, as well as some freebies in the form of templates, wallpapers, stock photos, etc.In addition, sharing all of the various forms of inspiration I find both online and off that keep me going.