Hello, I'm Chris Murphy — I specialize in creating engaging, user-centric interactive experiences.
Out with the Old and in with Something Dramatically Different.
As some of you may have noticed by now, I’ve updated farfromfearless. I suppose “update” is a bit of an understatement. If you’re reading this post, it’ll be in the context of a dramatically new theme and structure.
Change is good.
What’s New?
A number of things have changed over the past few months — my current circumstances not withstanding — I’m now in the position where I’m able to take on consulting work and wanted to communicate that fundamental change on many levels (the most obvious place to start being my blog, of course).
I’ve talked about shifting focuses on this site for the last couple of years, but never had the time or need to push the change forward. I do now and what you’re looking at is the result. Where before my blog mostly concentrated on the things that interest me (it still does), it’s taken second stage to the need to showcase my work in a meaningful way.
You can learn more about what I offer as a consultant here, but if you’re more interested in the work I’ve done, you can take a look at a cross section of that material here.
What To Expect
I’ll still be continuing my series on WordPress Theme Development and the ongoing updates to some of the other minor series, but I will also be posting about the work I’ve completed in the form of case studies. My hope is that I can share some of my experience in a way that is meaningful (without putting me out of work 
).
About This Theme
This new WordPress theme is called “Dusk”, currently at version 0.5, as I’m quite sure there will be a number of tweaks to the design and features over the coming weeks.
It’s possible that I will release this theme to the public in a year or so when I’m ready to re-design – or perhaps I’ll market it as a premium theme (who knows). But I do plan to release it at some point as I have with my other themes.
The Design Concept
The inspiration for this new theme came largely from watercolour paintings – mostly the texture and the vibrancy of colours, but also the techniques involved in working with the medium.
I felt that it would be a strong juxtaposition to the more technical and rigid structure of the content – one balancing the other. The primary focus of this theme is showcasing my work first and my writing second. The layout for the main page was given a unique structure most appropriate to the type of blended content without overpower the other.
Behind The Design
“Dusk” is based on the 960px grid concept and implemented using Blueprint CSS. I’ve been focusing on Blueprint CSS lately as it (amongst others) expedites some of the common CSS development tasks, allowing me to focus on ensuring the creative aspects of a design aren’t compromised. This of course assumes that the design adheres to the 960px grid concept (and this one does).
Final Thoughts
If you’re interested in how I might help your project succeed, I can help you in one capacity or another. Don’t hesitate to ask
About Me
Hello, I'm Chris Murphy, I specialize in creating engaging, user-centric interactive experiences. Explore some of the highlights of my work, learn more about me, or find out how I can help you.
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Tom
Date: Apr 17, 2009Chris Murphy
Date: Apr 17, 2009Edwin
Date: May 25, 2009
Date: May 25, 2009Sam
Date: Jun 9, 2009Gabriel
Date: Jul 9, 2009Martin
Date: Jul 24, 2009vivian
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Date: Sep 10, 2009Andrea
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Tom
Date: April 17, 2009
Time: 6:27 am
this is by far the best and most impressiv redesign and good style ive seen in a while. im impressed, stunned and jealous at the same time. i love this colours and layout, you did a amazing job on this. you inspired me to learn more and make me a redesign too. absolut fantastic chris
Chris Murphy
Date: April 17, 2009
Time: 8:33 am
I Tom, thank you — I’m glad you like the redesign. It took a while to come to this concept, but it was worth it. Feel free to share you redesign when it is live!
Edwin
Date: May 25, 2009
Time: 1:01 am
Shit, its a nice theme i should say the best good job
Chris Murphy
Date: May 25, 2009
Time: 6:34 pm
Thanks Edwin!
Sam
Date: June 9, 2009
Time: 7:16 pm
Not sure how I stumbled across your blog, but I’m glad I did!
Really great redesign, I feel completely inspired and will definitely be back for future articles in your wordpress series!
I’ve been tinkering around with wordpress for a couple of months and really enjoying it, thanks for your resources and time Chris.
Gabriel
Date: July 9, 2009
Time: 6:11 pm
Is it downloadable?
Answer to my mail, if you can (:
Martin
Date: July 24, 2009
Time: 10:08 am
Hi!
Great theme! Really love it! Can i download it and use it on my website?
vivian
Date: July 27, 2009
Time: 4:15 am
Even it’s quite hard for me to read English, but I really like your article. You always so nice and like to share, which is valueful for my study and work.
Keep going! Good job!
If it can be download, please connect to my e-mail.
If not, thank you all the same.
Someguyfromt…
Date: September 10, 2009
Time: 10:46 am
THIS is just an incredible design – what can I say? The design speaks for itself. WOW!
Andrea
Date: October 1, 2009
Time: 8:55 am
Is it downloadable?
PLEASE it’s fantastic!!!!
hnawelhik
Date: October 2, 2009
Time: 4:39 pm
very nice theme,Bravo
Chandra
Date: October 3, 2009
Time: 1:56 am
Looks really great. Good work. Visited your site from Noupe.com article.
I feel, may be you could have considered different font in the navigation bar.