The Big Web Show

Jeffrey Zeldman’s guest is Jen Simmons (@jensimmons) of The Web Ahead. The two long-time web designers discuss moving beyond cookie-cutter layouts on the web, the ins and outs of podcasting, designing a website, learning from your users, and Jen’s journey from theater to technology. Links for this episode:Changing the Shapes with Sara Soueidan | The Web AheadJen Simmons (@jensimmons) | TwitterThe Web Ahead Labsjensimmons/thelayoutsahead · GitHubCSS Shapes 101 · An A List Apart ArticleThe Shapes of CSSCreating Non-Rectangular Layouts With CSS ShapesThe Complexity and the Humanity with Trent Walton | The Web AheadCSS Grid Layout Module Level 1CSS Layouts with Rachel Andrew | The Web AheadZen Grids: a responsive grid system built with Compass and SassAbout | Jen Simmons216 color chartSponsored by DreamHost (You’ll get top rated web hosting for just $3.95/month and a free domain name if you visit dreamhost.com/thebigwebshow and enter the code 'thebigwebshow395').