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Paul Andrew (601 Articles)

Paul is the founder and editor of Speckyboy Design Magazine. He has many years experience within the web design industry and a passion for the latest web technologies and design trends. He lives in the small town of Inverness in the north of Scotland. Follow him on Twitter.
How Color Combination Makes a Better Impact in Logo Design

How Color Combination Makes a Better Impact in Logo Design

It’s undeniable. Branding is the lifeblood of any business. Even for small businesses, you’ve got to build brand identity or be ready for your company to go belly up. A…

Web Design Tips to Help You Sell Services Online

Web Design Tips to Help You Sell Services Online

Selling services online is an entirely different ballgame than selling products. There are separate processes, marketing techniques, and web design principles you must follow. You can’t pitch services in the…

A Realistic Look at Social Media Marketing in 2017

A Realistic Look at Social Media Marketing in 2017

Are you one of the thousands of brands getting overshadowed by businesses that are Insta-famous? You don’t have to get lost in the shuffle on social media – nor do…

simple method design skills

A Simple Method for Developing Design Skills This Year

There’s no shortcut or hidden trick to improving your design skills – ask anyone in design or any other field, creative or otherwise. But there is a simple way. It’s…

20 Visually Stunning Music Videos from Japan

20 Visually Stunning Music Videos from Japan

Obvious but true: inspiration is crucial for visual designers. You get new ideas, you positively influence your style, and your imagination feels energized and revitalized. Not often explored, but music…

How the Foundation Framework Pushed the Web Forward over the Last Five Years

How the Foundation Framework Pushed the Web Forward over the Last Five Years

One of the most divisive issues in the web design community has been the use of frameworks. Front-end frameworks are collections of HTML, CSS and JavaScript that make up common…

The Adobe Photoshop interface Recreated Using Lego

The Adobe Photoshop interface Recreated Using Lego

Many long term readers of our site will know that we love the creative expression and innovation from Lego. And the vast majority of readers will undoubtedly be using another…

Successfully Launching Your Startup’s Marketing Campaign on a Budget

Successfully Launching Your Startup’s Marketing Campaign on a Budget

You have a great product. You have a fantastic team. Now let the world know and begin monetizing. What is the biggest problem? Budget. With an ever-increasing number of startups,…

What is the .htaccess file?

What is the .htaccess file?

Generally speaking, an .htaccess file is a server document used to define directory or file permissions, URL rewrite rules, or error messages. It is most commonly associated with the display…

20 Firefox Extensions for Web Developers

20 Firefox Extensions for Web Developers

Firefox is a widely-used browser – not just by users but by web developers. Simply put, Firefox and its addons can make developing for the web much easier and endlessly…

50 Inspirational Examples of Bright Colors in Web Design

50 Inspirational Examples of Bright Colors in Web Design

The web design examples below not only show no fear of using bright and powerful colors, but they are also all beautifully designed. They demonstrate that color, within the skilled…

9 Useful Services to Get Your Web Designs Coded

9 Useful Services to Get Your Web Designs Coded