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Jake Rocheleau (122 Articles)

Jake Rocheleau is a passionate web designer and social media entrepreneur. He is frequently researching the latest trends in digital design and new-age Internet ideas. He's also an advocate for the social media revolution - follow his updates on Twitter @jakerocheleau.
The Future of Email Marketing and Newsletter Designs

The Future of Email Marketing and Newsletter Designs

Where has modern email marketing advanced into now in Q4 2012? In this article I’d like to look over some unique trends in current email marketing newsletters and see what…

Design Trends for More Accessible Mobile Content

Design Trends for More Accessible Mobile Content

When dealing with mobile interface design you have to consider a number of factors. Not all devices are built the same, and so each visitor will have a different experience…

Classic Digg-Style Radio Buttons with CSS and jQuery

Classic Digg-Style Radio Buttons with CSS and jQuery

I’m sure many Internet users can remember the old days when Digg was a booming social news community. Although the company has fallen fast off the tracks in recent years,…

The Benefits of Teamwork in a Startup Environment

The Benefits of Teamwork in a Startup Environment

Working to build a startup from the very beginning requires dedication and seemingly endless weeks of hard work. There are very few success stories revolving around a single entrepreneur, as…

Working as a Freelancer with No Speed Limit

Working as a Freelancer with No Speed Limit

There are so many people working freelance jobs online that it’s almost become a revolution of new media. You can graduate fresh out of high school and start working on…

Key Elements for a Successful Mobile User Experience

Key Elements for a Successful Mobile User Experience

Many graphics designers are moving towards the popular trend in mobile apps. You can design some incredible native applications and mobile web interfaces by working with well-deserved techniques. The best…

Basic Usability Ideas for Intuitive Design

Basic Usability Ideas for Intuitive Design

I have always loved playing with different interfaces and determining what feels natural vs what feels awkward or difficult. Web designers do not always sit down to consider just how…

Website Navigation Trends for Various Layouts

Website Navigation Trends for Various Layouts

There are always some key aspects in designing a website which you have to give full attention. Site navigation is one of these important features which is found in every…

Using Web Design to Solve Creative Problems

Using Web Design to Solve Creative Problems

Our modern technology has come about from centuries of human evolution. Even before computers we were using cars to get around and radio/television to broadcast media across large areas of…

Important Tips for Managing a New Tech Startup

Important Tips for Managing a New Tech Startup

The tech scene has recently seen booming innovation more than we’ve ever seen before. Startups inside the industry are full of young talent searching for an audience. And it’s no…

How Developers can Take Advantage of Social Media

How Developers can Take Advantage of Social Media

Working in the field of web development has a much different feel than graphics design. The work is more task-oriented and requires a higher level of concentration and detail. Not…

Creating a Mobile Web Application with Meta Tags

Creating a Mobile Web Application with Meta Tags