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Paul Andrew (635 Articles)

Paul is the founder and editor of Speckyboy Design Magazine. He has a passion for UI design, print design, motion design, and graphic design, and loves discovering and sharing new resources and templates.
A Comprehensive Guide on the “Whys” of Site Optimization

A Comprehensive Guide on the “Whys” of Site Optimization

A comprehensive guide to understanding the importance of site optimization for better performance.

A Scientific Perspective on Minimal Design

A Scientific Perspective on Minimal Design

Minimal design appeals to our conscious instincts and perceptive models by removing anything that needs high-level cognitive functions.

How to Fix Common On-Site Search Mistakes

How to Fix Common On-Site Search Mistakes

Your website’s search function could be damaging your conversion rates. And if it’s not acting as a bane to your conversion rates, it could be doing something almost as bad:…

25 Beautiful Examples of Infrared Photography

25 Beautiful Examples of Infrared Photography

Dive into the unseen beauty of infrared photography with our gallery, showcasing landscapes transformed into surreal visions.

20+ Fine Examples of Backlit Photography

20+ Fine Examples of Backlit Photography

Be inspired by the dramatic effect of backlighting in photography with our gallery, adding depth and emotion to your shots.

UX Tips for Mastering Your Next Web Redesign

UX Tips for Mastering Your Next Web Redesign

Businesses can change a lot in just a couple of years. Three years ago, mobile represented about 10% of all internet traffic. Today, it’s jumped to 38%, and Google has…

Top 40 Free Flat Icon Sets for UI Design

Top 40 Free Flat Icon Sets for UI Design

We have curated a fantastic collection of free icon sets that have all been designed using the always popular flat design aesthetic.

20+ Inspiring Examples of Sketching in Logo Design

20+ Inspiring Examples of Sketching in Logo Design

We share some creative examples of the initial logo design process that will hopefully give you some inspiration for your next project.

10 Best Tools & Resources for Helping You Design Accessible Websites

10 Best Tools & Resources for Helping You Design Accessible Websites

With over a billion people living with a disability, websites must be accessible. Use these tools to help make your own sites accessible.

How to Combat Mental Overload

How to Combat Mental Overload

Mental overload sucks! Having too much on your mind can overwhelm you and prevent you from being effective with your work, creativity, and being able to enjoy the moment. It’s…

Scrolling in Web Design: How Much Is Too Much?

Scrolling in Web Design: How Much Is Too Much?

Explore the role of scrolling in web design and how it influences user engagement and content delivery.

10+ Examples of the Parallax Scrolling in Web Design for Inspiration & Ideas

10+ Examples of the Parallax Scrolling in Web Design for Inspiration & Ideas

There is no better medium for telling a story on the web than using the parallax scrolling effect. Check out these inspiring examples.

How to Reduce Friction in Web Design

How to Reduce Friction in Web Design

In terms of user experience, friction is anything that prevents your users from accomplishing their goals. Friction presents a major problem to users and designers alike because it reduces conversions,…

10 CSS & JavaScript Parallax Scrolling Effect Snippets

10 CSS & JavaScript Parallax Scrolling Effect Snippets

A collection of CSS & JavaScript snippets for creating the parallax effect. Play around with code and use them in your own projects.

10 CSS Code Snippets for Creating Tooltips

10 CSS Code Snippets for Creating Tooltips

A curated collection of pure CSS code snippets for creating tooltips. You can fork, copy, or restyle these snippers for your own project.

CSS Animation Toolbox – Libraries, Tools, Snippets & Tutorials

CSS Animation Toolbox – Libraries, Tools, Snippets & Tutorials

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An extensive collection of libraries, frameworks, web-based tools, cheatsheets, and tutorials to help you better create and understand CSS animation.

8 Microinteractions to Help Improve User Experience

8 Microinteractions to Help Improve User Experience

Learn about eight microinteractions that can significantly improve the user experience on your website.

Can a Web Designer Be an Entrepreneur?

Can a Web Designer Be an Entrepreneur?