This site was hand-coded using Espresso, TextMate and CSSEdit. Graphics and images were created and/or processed using Adobe Creative Suite CS5 (specifically Photoshop and Illustrator). File transfer (FTP) is handled with both Espresso and Transmit.
The content management system (CMS) we use is ExpressionEngine. We also utilize several third party add-ons to enhance EE's built-in capabilities:
The custom fonts you see are provided by the service Typekit. Here are the fonts in use:
We use jQuery because it makes designers feel like rockstar programmers. We also use some plugins and such:
To save time (and hair), we utilize the HTML5 Boilerplate (which includes Normalize.css and Modernizr, among other great community-driven code). We also make heavy use of Nathan Smith's venerable grid system, 960.
The photos that appear throughout the website have been generously provided by members of our community. Here is a partial list of contributers:
The majority of iconography used on the site is either straight or adapted from Drew Wilson's excellent Pictos set. Aren't they cool?
Many of the background textures and patterns used were found on Subtle Patterns.
Ready to take the next step and get involved? Get on The City, our online community. Get on The City