Posted September 30, 2011 at 5:31 pm
I recently had to build a JavaScript HTML5 Canvas particle system to achieve a comet effect inside a website. I’ll be releasing the API once I clean up the code. Check out the demo in the meantime.
Craig Phares
Designvelopment is a term I use to describe how I'm switching constantly between a sketchbook, code, and pixels, blurring the line between creative and logical thinking. This site is meant to be an outlet for my thoughts as an interactive designer and developer, as well as a resource for others in this field.
Thanks for reaching out to me. I'll be in touch as soon as possible.
Jersey Shore Tech Meetup Presentation
Posted September 15, 2011 at 5:27 pm
I presented “You Already Know How To Build Mobile Apps” at the Jersey Shore Tech Meetup last night. Attendees learned how to build native mobile applications for multiple devices using alternative web technologies. You can download the presentation in PDF form here.
Six Overground Redesign
Posted August 15, 2011 at 11:50 am
Six Overground has finally received a long overdue revamp. Check it out!
tweetndraw Is Live!
Posted March 11, 2011 at 11:02 am
Using only the 140 characters allowed in a single tweet, what kind of art can be generated by a programmer who understands the drawing commands used by tweetndraw?
Any tweets published with the #tweetndraw hashtag will be displayed in the tweetndraw gallery.
All proceeds from this project will benefit high school art departments.
Flash Papervision3D Quake MD2 Model Viewer
Posted February 2, 2011 at 9:51 pm
I’ve recently been working in Papervision3D with some MD2 avatars. Since the MD2 format was originally designed for Quake II, I figured there were no better models to use than the actual game models. I’ll be releasing the code in a thorough tutorial on how to accomplish this, but in the meantime, you can see the Quake Model Viewer in action.
I’ve tied in the original sounds to the avatar actions, and the two player avatars have separate weapon models that work seamlessly within the viewer. I plan on rolling in some further improvements before releasing the full tutorial.
Open Source 3D
Posted February 18, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Lately I’ve been playing around with Blender, an open source 3D modeling and animation application, and I have to say I’m pleasantly surprised. Virtually anything that can be realized in commercial 3D programs can be done in Blender. I’ll be posting some tutorials soon on some of the techniques I’ve found useful within Blender and how your 3D models can be brought into Flash using Papervision3D.
Victors & Spoils Logos
Posted November 4, 2009 at 10:17 am
Victors & Spoils Logo Concept
I’ve submitted a few logos for the Victors & Spoils competition on crowdSPRING. Check ‘em out and vote if you like them!
The Schoolyard Is Live!
Posted September 29, 2009 at 9:35 am
The Schoolyard
The Schoolyard is up and running! Check out the Beta version of my very first Facebook game! Contact me if you’re interested in becoming a beta tester, and receive 5 Extra Credits and one exclusive item.
The Schoolyard Is Coming!
Posted September 25, 2009 at 4:30 pm
The Schoolyard
My very first Facebook game, The Schoolyard, is launching next week, Tuesday the 28th! Send me a message if you’re interested in becoming a beta tester. All volunteers receive 5 Extra Credits and one exclusive item only available to beta testers!
Infographic Goodness
Posted September 14, 2009 at 8:50 am
Information Is Beautiful
I love infographics, and Information Is Beautiful has some of the best I’ve seen.
Some highlights:
If Twitter was 100 People
The Hierarchy Of Digital Distractions
Walled World
