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40 Free Web-Based Tools & Apps for Working With CSS

By Paul Andrew on June 23rd, 2018CSS

We have accumulated a super-useful collection of our favorite little web-based apps and tools for when you’re working with CSS. All of the tools have been created with the intention…

The Free Tropical Icon Set (50 Icons, SVG & PNG)

By Speckyboy Editors on June 22nd, 2018Icons, UI

Courtesy of our friends Freepik, we have a wonderful free icon set for you today. The Tropical Icon Set includes individual icons of palm trees, beach balls, cocktails, surfboards, waves,…

5 Design & Development Skills to Learn This Summer

By Eric Karkovack on June 21st, 2018Web Design

Summertime is here – at least in the northern hemisphere. And while our thoughts often turn to vacations and outdoor activities, this time of year is also a perfect opportunity…

5 Things to Look for in a Great Web Design Client

By Eric Karkovack on June 20th, 2018Freelance Design

So often, we like to discuss the worst in people. And it certainly makes sense that, as a freelance designer, you’re sure to deal with any number of clients from…

Amelia – a WP Booking Software that Lets You Manage Appointments While You Sleep Sponsored

By Speckyboy Editors on June 19th, 2018WordPress

Taking appointments might appear to be a low-level task. It involves little more than picking up the phone or responding to an email. The problem with that point of view…

Leveraging User Data for Improved UX

By Stephen Moyers on June 19th, 2018UX Design

Data is currently one of the most valuable commodities and resources on the planet to countless businesses, and the value of data isn’t expected to dwindle anytime soon. Data is…

A Collection of Unique Password Field & Form Utility Code Snippets

By Eric Karkovack on June 17th, 2018CSS, JavaScript

If your website enables users to have their own accounts, then passwords are an important part of both security and the UI. You’ll certainly want users to adopt strong passwords…

How to Create Manageable Web Project Cost Estimates

By Eric Karkovack on June 17th, 2018Freelance Design

Landing a new client is one of the great joys of being a freelance designer. It means finally taking on an exciting paid project and also putting food on the…

Weekly News for Designers № 441

By Speckyboy Editors on June 16th, 2018Designer News

This week’s Designer News (N.441) includes What New Designers Should Know About Typography, Testing Email Accessibility, a 60-Column CSS Grid, Accessible CSS-Only Floating Labels, Loading Animations with Three Dots, Chatbots – A Creative’s Guide, In Defense of Functional CSS and more.