THE TAKE OUT

The downloads section contains screen savers, desktop backgrounds, white papers, Flash open source files, and other stuff. Feel free to download any or all of them for personal use.

Jetkiss Desktop One 1280x1024


Jetkiss Desktop Two 1280x1024

OUTSIDE READING

This is a list of recommended outside reading. Some of these links will lead you to tutorials, some to editorials, but all of them are worthwhile.

A List Apart : Cheaper Over Better :: An insightful editorial on the difficulties in the web industry.

A List Apart : Them Changes :: Helping the designer and client manage "scope creep".

A List Apart : Work For Hire (Getting Paid) :: How to answer "How much do you charge for a web site?".

CNET : Web Building Clients From Hell :: A humorous look at the difficulties in managing web clients, and solutions to common problems.

CNET : Online game makers seek key to profits :: An introduction to various online games and makers; and the economic implications online games may have on the future.

CNN Money : Video games as teaching tools? :: Can video games offer an educational experience instead of creating mindless zombies?

Herman Drost : How To Choose A Web Site Designer :: 11 steps to choosing the right web designer.

IDGA : Never Ending the Story :: Is it time for new rules about replayability?

Plug (the Product) and Play :: The Washington Post takes a good look at advergames.

Scott Manning : Potential Client Scams :: For the designer, a list of warning signs.

Scott Manning : How Much Does A Web Site Cost? :: Another good article tackling the age old question.

Scott Manning : If Architects Had to Work Like Web Designers :: A very witty article from an anonymous writer on the plight of the web designer.

Template Kit's : Web Contracts & Pricing :: The Golden Rule, and other web business mantras.

The Click That Sticks: Screen Savers :: A screen saver can be a very effective marketing tool. We should know, JetKiss Design specializes in them!

Web Pro News : You Got Game? :: Adgames, Advergames, Advertising in Games, no matter what you call it, games are a great way to communicate your business' message.