Categories Archives: design

Working with Open Data, Maps and data.gov.bc.ca

This weekend I have been playing with more Open Data and Maps using TileMill. Specifically I been trying to make a Bathymetric map of the Salish Sea (BC Coastal waters) A bathymetric chart is the submerged equivalent of an above-water topographic map. Bathymetric charts are designed to present accurate, measurable description and visual presentation of the submerged terrain. In an ideal case, [...]

Why is everything so plain?

Why is everything so plain? As a web developer and programmer I found myself spending more time redesigning this site then actually making content for it. I’m on my 15th redesign so far, with none of them lasting longer than 6 months. Every time I finely get to a stage where I am happy with [...]

Flower plug

The flower plug was designed to allow the user to know when the bath water was just the right temperature by changing color from a light pink to a beautiful deep purple color. Once the flower is purple, it is safe to enter the water without the fear of it being too hot. You probably [...]