About E of C
This website (ElementsofColdfusion.net) has been upgraded by me to showcase many of my web & graphic design skills, Adobe Flash revival work, and other creative projects using WordPress templates and modern technologies like PHP, CSS3, and HTML5. Below is a Q & A about the origin of the site’s name and the creative direction it has taken over the years.
Noticing a new phenomenon in web design and development called “UI Novelty” and attempting to define it was also something I found both challenging and inspiring.
The 2026–2027 Evolution of Elements of Coldfusion
Over the years, ElementsOfColdfusion.net has grown far beyond its original concept.
In 2026, I began a major creative push to expand the site into a collection of interactive Countdown Experience pages — unique, holiday‑themed micro‑experiences filled with animations, trivia, sound effects,
and playful UI elements. These pages became a way for me to blend design, nostalgia, and modern web techniques into something fun and memorable.
One of the most exciting parts of this evolution has been bringing back many of my classic Adobe Flash animations from the early days of the web. Thanks to the incredible open‑source project Ruffle, I was able to
revive and preserve those animations directly in the browser — no plugins, no workarounds, just pure retro goodness running on modern HTML5. Indeed, seeing those old creations come back to life inside my new countdown pages has been one of the most rewarding parts of this journey.
These new Countdown Experiences — from Memorial Day to Halloween, Christmas, New Year’s, and beyond — represent the next chapter of E of C. They combine everything I love: animation, UI novelty, creative coding, visual storytelling, and a touch of nostalgia. As the site continues to grow, I plan to keep experimenting with new designs, new interactions, and new ways to bring personality to the web.
Q & A
Question: What do you have in store for us in 2027 and beyond?
Answer:
The biggest additions are my Countdown Experience pages — interactive, animated, holiday‑themed micro‑experiences that blend trivia, mini‑games, sound effects, and nostalgic design. I plan to continue expanding these throughout 2027 with new holidays, new animations, and more UI‑novelty‑driven features. I’m also continuing to revive older Flash content using Ruffle, giving classic animations a new life on modern browsers.
Question: What is the reason for the name ElementsofColdfusion.net?
Answer:
The site was originally going to focus on Adobe ColdFusion programming based on a class I took in college. Needless to say, the site evolved into something much broader — a home for my creative work, animations, UI concepts, and design experiments.
Question: What is your site trying to showcase today?
Answer:
Today, E of C showcases my passion for animation, UI novelty, creative coding, and interactive design. From frame‑by‑frame animation to modern CSS/HTML5 effects, to revived Flash content and holiday countdown experiences, the site is a place where I experiment, entertain, and share ideas with the web community.
Question: Where do you see this site in the next five years?
Answer:
I see E of C continuing to evolve with new interactive experiences, more holiday‑themed pages, expanded Flash‑revival content, and deeper exploration of UI novelty. I plan to keep pushing creative boundaries — whether through animations, micro‑interactions, or new design concepts like my Social Media Icon Houses (SMIHs)The goal is to keep the site fresh, fun, and full of personality.
Question: What trends in web development and design are you most focused on now?
Answer:
Responsive design is still essential, but today I’m more focused on micro‑experiences, UI novelty, animation‑driven interfaces, and interactive storytelling.
Tools like WordPress, modern CSS, JavaScript, and Ruffle allow me to blend retro‑inspired design with modern web standards. I’m also keeping an eye on mobile‑first UI patterns and lightweight animation frameworks.
Question: Who are some of your favorite design or UI influences?
Answer:
Jakob Nielsen remains a major influence for usability and clarity. I also follow Smashing Magazine, YouTube creators, and various UI/UX designers who explore animation, micro‑interactions, and experimental interfaces.
I enjoy learning from both minimalist usability experts and bold visual designers.
Thanks
A special thanks for “clicking in” and checking out my “about” page.
–Matthew
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