Kathryn's Blog

June 29, 2010 by Kathryn

How to Theme the Comment Form in Drupal 6

Ed. Note: Learn how to theme the comment form in Drupal 7.

I’ve grown to have an affinity for Drupal’s hook_form_alter function. Truly, modifying a form doesn’t have to be as complicated as it may seem. One of the most generic Drupal...

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May 24, 2010 by Kathryn

Mobilize Your Drupal Site With Mobile Tools

Mobile is big and getting bigger. Unfortunately, there’s not a one-size-fits-all approach for mobilizing Drupal. Today, a plethora of modules and services exist to help developers create new iterations of traditional site interfaces. We chose Drupal’s Mobile Tools to help us mobilize...

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April 14, 2010 by Kathryn

Sharpening the Blur Between Drupal Theming and Development

Six months ago I wrote a blog post called Cooking up a Homemade Drupal Theme. A visitor recently submitted a comment to my article that's left me contemplating the target audience for that particular post. "Wait,"...

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March 11, 2010 by Kathryn

All Browsers Are Not Created Equal

I used to be among the the group of Internet users who didn't understand the importance of selecting a web browser. At the time, I was entirely dedicated to Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer ... 6. My transition in 2007 to Mac and Safari came from necessity. I was enrolled in a Digital Art class, and every machine in the lab ran OS X. I wasn't particularly concerned I had to use Safari, but I noticed IE's...

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November 30, 2009 by Kathryn

Cooking up a Homemade Drupal Theme

Drupal themers are like cooks. We use common components (contributed modules) as a starting point for successful websites. Cooks also use common components—tried and true ingredients (salt, pepper, garlic, onions, etc.)—as the base for delicious recipes. The fruits of our labors are robust and flavorful. But somewhere in this busy world, saving time has taken priority.

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August 26, 2009 by Kathryn

Putting Some Heart Back Into the Web

Boerne Wild West Day is hands-down my new favorite website. The thing that really set this project apart for all of us was the high amount of creative freedom we were granted and the strong level of enthusiasm that followed. For "creatives," hearing the words "do whatever you want" is like unwrapping that amazing gift you really wanted...

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June 24, 2009 by Kathryn

Bock Lighting: Product Placement Gone Right

Bock LightingWhen you work in the internet business, it's critical to stay on top of current design trends and development best practices.

In the same way writers improve their writing abilities by reading other great authors, graphic designers and programmers can seriously expand their repertoire by surfing the web for inspiration...

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March 12, 2009 by Kathryn

New Site Launch: Boerne Library Foundation

Digett recently launched a new website for the Boerne Public Library Foundation. The mission of the Boerne Public Library Foundation is "to provide the library with funding for major capital expenditure projects and to promote and advocate for literature, culture and the arts through ongoing...

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