CutePixel

If there’s one thing those of us in the web-standards world have in common, it’s a passion for what we do. We argue endlessly about the best way to do, well, everything. In the final analysis, though, we have clients, budgets, and deadlines constraining our decisions. Garrett Dimon looks at creating a web team that knows how to find that sweet spot between harsh realities and our desire for perfection.

Most of us learned to make Web sites mired in “view source” code, through careful self study, and from those generous souls who share their tips and techniques through tutorials. If you're one of the lucky ones, you already know of the inimitable Veerle Pieters. A Web uber-talent, she's been helping others with her in-depth Web design tutorials for years. If you haven't been introduced, join our own managing editor Carolyn Wood as she and Veerle talk about process, working with clients, and of course, how to pronounce Veerle correctly.