100% Open Source code

Freeflow exchange of information is what the internet is all about. On this site, all the sophisticated interactive elements are built by combining several open source code projects and snippets, including several jQuery plugins.

i960 Grid: Table-less design

I've recently discovered i960 Grid design system, and now try to apply this system to all web development projects. It allows you to deliver a visually balanced web layout every time. Learn more about this easy to use system, developed by Nathan Smith, here.

Why are the fonts so smooth on this site?

Cufon is an extremely handy jQuery plugin that renders text via VML. This is similar to sIFR (Scalable Inman Flash Replacement) text. We are using the Vegur font, created by Japanese font designer Arro (site). Get started with the Cufon plugin at: http://github.com/sorccu/cufon/wiki/usage

Splash page Flash animation: PieceMaker

The excellent Flash media on the splash page is taken from the open source, Piecemaker gallery created by Björn from Modularweb. It takes advantage of CS4's new 3D rendering engine admirably.

jCarousel Lite: Image carousel

A very tiny (2kb), yet highly customizable image carousel from Ganeshji Marwaha. Found at www.gmarwaha.com,