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A little bit about me and what I do
My name is Elliot. I’m a designer, an illustrator, a speaker, and an author. Occasionally, I've been known to wear the ‘musician’ hat, too.
When not designing and illustrating, I often can be found writing — or travelling the world to speak at design-related events, which is rather nice. I'm the guy who wrote Sexy Web Design and the cheeky chappy who told everyone that we need to destroy 'the web 2.0 look'.
Elliot Jay Stocks is a designer with the balls to push the boundaries of design for the web. While so many others are happy to follow old conventions, Elliot makes the future conventions for others to follow.
~ Andy Clarke, author of Transcending CSS
But don’t just take Andy’s word for it; have a look through my portfolio.
In my spare time I dabble with music and record under the monicker Sourhaze. I’ve just released EP 1, and I think you should go and have a listen.
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Need a biography for press?
I have an official Press Biography PDF on its way...
Need photos for press?
Feel free to use any from my ‘Press Shots’ set on Flickr. Be sure to hit ‘all sizes’ for print-quality versions.
Photo (above): Samantha Cliffe
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Frequently asked questions
Can I interview you for my publication?
In general I accept most interview requests, so yes, please get in touch. Sometimes, however I have to decline; usually during busy periods.
Do you sell ad space on your site?
Currently advertisements are exclusively with Fusion Ads, because I believe that they promote suitably-targeted products via a high-quality network made up by like-minded web-types. Additionally, hosting is sponsored by (mt) Media Temple.
If you have a product or service you'd like me to review or endorse, I'd be happy to discuss it.
What is your daily rate?
In the interest of being competitive, I don't make my rates public. Of course, I'll tell you if you submit a genuine business enquiry.
Do you charge for speaking and writing?
Most of the time, yes, but it depends on the situation.
I want to get started in web design - where do I start?
Learning from others' source code is usually the best way. There are also some great books out there on the subject, and I'll be adding a 'books' section to my site very soon. Hopefully you'll find that useful.
Can I use your background image on my site?
No, sorry. However, I do write regular tutorials for .net magazine that often show you how to achieve similar results, so check them out.
What if I ask for it nicely first?
Sorry, but the answer's still no. And just because you've asked doesn't mean you can go ahead and use it anyway. Seriously.
How do I * insert XHTML / CSS technique here * ?
If it's a technique I'm using on the site, just have a look at the source code.
I've had a look at the source code but I think it's a Wordpress / PHP thing I want to know
Ok, then send me an e-mail. I'll try and help out if I've got time. But please bear in mind that I get a lot of emails like this, and I can't always reply to all of them.
I emailed you but you never replied
I do my best to reply to everyone, but because of the sheer volume of email I receive, sometimes that can take a while, and occasionally one might slip through the net.
Will you be releasing your site's Wordpress theme to the public?
No. Not even for money. Um... unless it's a lot of money.
Do you create custom Wordpress themes for money?
Yes, on occasion. You can buy my themes through WooThemes.
Will you link to my site?
I will if I genuinely love your site, so send me the URL and I'll take a look. But I won't link to you just because you link to me.
Your site doesn't support Internet Explorer 6. That's rubbish! Loads of people use that browser!
It does support IE6, actually; however, some of the features will not display on IE6 due to its poor support for Web Standards. IE6 users count for a tiny proportion of this site's visitors. Also: Do websites need to look exactly the same in every browser?
Why do you have charity logos at the bottom of your site?
Greenpeace, The World Wildlife Fund, and Friends of the Earth are the 3 charities I personally donate to on a monthly basis.
