About the Author

My name is Patrick McNeil and I pursue many passions revolving around web design and development. As much as I love absorbing design I can just as easily get wrapped up in code. This is perhaps the most appealing aspect of the web; it merges design, coding and technology.

I love design and have a formal education in studio art and art history. Design Meltdown  is my main outlet for talking about design and the Web Designers Idea Book is a natural extension of this. I also run DailySlurp.com  (a daily site showcase) and SpamMeltdown.com  (an HTML email design showcase)

I also love coding; in particular I have a love for CSS and front end code, but have also done my share of back end work (mostly in asp.net). In particular I have come to love establishing the framework and structure for a site, ensuring the resulting code is true to the designers intentions.

I started my tech career as a network guy; configuring routers, servers and such. As a result I have have touched pretty much every aspect that goes into a web site, from soup to nuts you might say.

I like to think that my diverse interests and keen love for pragmatic approaches to getting things done gives me a clear view of the industry. This combined with obsessive cataloging I have established an extensive exposure to trends and patterns online.

You can read more about me on my personal site PMcNeil.com  or check out my main blog DesignMeltdown.com .