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Paul Andrew (630 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.
How Flat Design Has Helped Make the Web More Accessible

How Flat Design Has Helped Make the Web More Accessible

A look at some of the recent improvements that flat design has brought and how it has helped make the web a little bit more accessible.

50 Inspiring Web Application & Service Web Designs

50 Inspiring Web Application & Service Web Designs

Developing a powerful and useful web application or service is just one aspect of the job. Developers must also consider whether users will like it, understand how to use it,…

Our 50 Favorite Web Designs from 2012

Our 50 Favorite Web Designs from 2012

Web design is a constantly evolving art form that offers endless opportunities for innovation and improvement. Each year, we are treated to a multitude of awe-inspiring designs that showcase the…

10 Resources for Getting Started with HTML5 Forms

10 Resources for Getting Started with HTML5 Forms

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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]

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)