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09/01/2008 | Filed under Magazine > Latest issue / Magazine > Back issues

Issue 172 is on sale now! We speak to the world’s top developers and designers and reveal their pro tips for 2008. Plus, discover the 10 things you must do in 2008.

EDITORIAL INTRO FOR ISSUE 172

“People make an instant judgement based on this projection, so it’s worth getting right”

I’ve just realised, my tiny beard is well wonky in my photo (mental note to self: get new editor’s photo taken). For 20-odd issues, I’ve looked like a plank, and no one had the heart to tell me!

Don’t worry, I’m not going insane, but it is funny how we can overlook the way we project ourselves when we’re concentrating on seemingly more important things. If you’re working in web design, then this projection manifests itself as your portfolio or your company’s homepage, and too often it takes a back seat, or worse, gets left on the pavement (that’s the sidewalk for our American cousins). Sad as it may be, people will make an instant judgement based on this projection, so it’s worth getting right.

As always, this issue is full of inspiration and advice for improving your site, and on page 90 you’ll find tips on sprucing up your portfolio. Remember: no one trusts a man with a wonky beard!

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Inspiring pro tips for 2008 With the help of a few web professionals, Jason Walsh attempts the impossible – predicting the future of web design and development for 2008	Can you trust Web 2.0? If Web 2.0 is typically epitomised by rounded corners and bright colours, think again. We uncover a web of user-generated intrigue and community-driven sleight of hand
Joost interview Co-founder Janus Friis tells us why his online TV service is all set to revolutionise the way we watch television	Gallery Don’t miss the hottest new sites on the web this month. If you don’t find inspiration, better check your pulse
Creating scalable layouts Craig Granell is a master of getting around varied screen sizes and resolutions that affect how users view websites. Here he shows you a flexible method	Create a Facebook application Want to spread your message to 47 million people? We show you how to use Facebook’s Developer Platform to build your very own application