Amber Weinberg
Who is Amber Weinberg?
Amber Weinberg is a front end developer who specializes in writing clean, semantic XHTML and CSS. She also specializes in full WordPress and CoreCommerce site implementations and customization. She has over 10 years of experience in making websites.
Do you have a personal Brand?
Yes, I run my business under my own name :)
How do you find design inspiration and colours for a new project?
I don’t actually offer design services anymore, I really prefer to code only :)
What does your typical day look like?
Busy. I try to only check email 3 times a day during work hours, but it’s tough because I get well over 200 emails a day. I normally check my email, feeds and twitter first thing, start on a project, take a lunch, work on a different project and then check my emails/feeds once more.
What do you do in your free time?
Work some more :) I’m working on a social app for developers right now at codesnipp.it I’m also a huge fan of reading, interior design and gardening. I also play a couple of video games, but not too much.
Current favorite apps?
Dropbox, Coda, Twitterrific, WordPress.
What OS do you prefer?
Mac of course :)
Small picture for your Workplace?
Favorite: Color, Font, Language, JS Framework?
Blue, Helvetica/Garamond (sans and serif), CSS, jQuery
Name something that has inspired you recently?
Dribbble is an awesome place to find top designers and their work, very inspiring!
What do you prefer (and why)? Freelance work or full time employment?
Freelance, for several reasons:
- I make way more money than I could ever make working full-time
- I can pick my clients and projects and turn down those I don’t want to do
- I can work out of my home, next to my dog, on my own computer
- I can take off whenever I want (mostly)
What are your personnel projects and goals for 2010?
- To finish codesnipp.it
- To gross 6 figures
- To finish getting rid of any non-agency/freelacer/studio clients, I love working with other freelancers and design agencies
- To turn down any full project under $700
How I wish I could do what you are doing now, Amber…I’m really inspired..
I’m guessing you’ll understand spanish, or else tell me and I’ll attempt to trnaslate to English..