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Paul Andrew (633 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.
10 Resources for Getting Started with HTML5 Forms

10 Resources for Getting Started with HTML5 Forms

CSS

This article explores some of the new HTML5 form features and how it has significantly improved text inputs, search boxes, and other form fields by providing better and cleaner controls…

50 Examples of Large Image Backgrounds in Web Design

50 Examples of Large Image Backgrounds in Web Design

Inspiration / Web Design

The first thing that springs to mind when thinking about large photography backgrounds in web design is basic photographer portfolio website or even that of a design company. Upon researching…

Bing & Google Recommend Responsive Web Design

Bing & Google Recommend Responsive Web Design

News

With so many conflicting views in the SEO community as to whether it is best to design a separate mobile site or make your site responsive, I thought I should…

50 Inspiring Examples of Using Black in Web Design

50 Inspiring Examples of Using Black in Web Design

Inspiration

A common misconception is that black is thought of as a color in the same way that red, blue, purple, or even green are. In fact, black is the complete…

20 Tutorials for Creating Amazing Graphics with Inkscape

20 Tutorials for Creating Amazing Graphics with Inkscape

Adobe Illustrator / Digital Art

Inkscape is a vector graphic editor that’s the perfect alternative to Adobe Illustrator or CorelDraw, as it doesn’t cost you a penny. It may not be as powerful as its…

Getting to Grips with HTML5 Browser Compatibility

Getting to Grips with HTML5 Browser Compatibility

Web Design

Over the past few years, HTML5 has gone from mythical creature to vivid reality and has taken its share of hits from skeptics and experts alike as to its readiness…

WordCamp hits the Netherlands this weekend

WordCamp hits the Netherlands this weekend

Web Design

WordCamp Netherlands will feature a lineup of experts on WordPress, Social Media, SEO, and Performance including our very own Andy Killen. While it’s hosted in the Netherlands, many of the…

The Designer’s Candy Store [Infographic]

The Designer’s Candy Store [Infographic]

UI Design

For graphic designers, the general goal is to create something that people notice in a good way. These designers aspire that their work is recognized as “good,” “great” or even…

Free Colorful 3D UI Kit (Photoshop PSD)

Free Colorful 3D UI Kit (Photoshop PSD)

UI Design

The Colorful 3D UI Kit is perfect for web designers of all levels, featuring a range of beautifully designed modern web elements.

What Else Does HTML5 Need to Defeat Flash? (Part 2)

What Else Does HTML5 Need to Defeat Flash? (Part 2)

Web Design

In part 1 of this article, we analyzed the technical problems facing HTML5. In part 2, we’re going to discuss the problems facing HTML5 commercially. Unity: Microsoft, Google and Apple…

What Else Does HTML5 Need to Defeat Flash?

What Else Does HTML5 Need to Defeat Flash?

Web Design

Nowadays, HTML5 is like a shining star in the webs sky. However, is HTML5 ready to take the overall crown? From 2 aspects, we are going to discuss what else…

Free Freelance Designer & Developer Folder Icon Set (EPS & PNG Formats)

Free Freelance Designer & Developer Folder Icon Set (EPS & PNG Formats)

Icon Sets / UI Design

In the download package, you’ll find eight icons in both PNG and EPS formats, as well as a blank folder icon for you to create your own.

An Infographic on the History of the Modem

An Infographic on the History of the Modem

UI Design

Once upon a time, transferring just a few kilobytes of data between computers in different locations was considered near science fiction fantasy, or at least a cutting edge military computer…

WordPress Plugin Development Resources, Tutorials and Guides

WordPress Plugin Development Resources, Tutorials and Guides

WordPress

Writing your own WordPress plugin is not that difficult if you are a web developer with basic PHP skills. The only thing you will need, coupled with your PHP skills,…

A Showcase of 30 Creative Texture-Based Web Designs

A Showcase of 30 Creative Texture-Based Web Designs

Inspiration

In the past, web design has impressed us with its shiny gradients, smooth expressions, and simple and bold colors. But the use of textures within the design has never really…

Six Questions to Ask Before You Start a New Project

Six Questions to Ask Before You Start a New Project

Freelance

I have been a designer for about thirteen years, and most of my business during the past two years has come from new clients. Many have been new up-start businesses,…

Essential Help & FAQ Usability Tips

Essential Help & FAQ Usability Tips

UX Design

A FAQ – frequently asked questions – should be an important part of your website or service. They speed up the help for your users by not waiting for a…

5 Tips to Optimize your Content while Keeping it User-Friendly

5 Tips to Optimize your Content while Keeping it User-Friendly

UX Design
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