5 Design & Development Skills to Learn This Summer
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…
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Eric Karkovack (206 Articles)
Eric Karkovack is a web designer with over two decades of experience. You can visit his business site here. Eric is the author of an eBook: Your Guide to Becoming a Freelance Web Designer. He also has an opinion on just about every subject. You can follow his rants on Twitter @karks88.
5 Things to Look for in a Great Web Design Client
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…
A Collection of Unique Password Field & Form Utility Code Snippets
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…
MapSVG Brings Incredibly Powerful and Flexible Maps to WordPress Sponsored
Maps play an integral part in creating a great user experience. Whether they are used to show multiple retail locations, detail a specific attraction or visualize statistics, they help users…
How to Find Out What a Client Really Needs
One of the most difficult aspects of dealing with clients can be determining what it is they want and need. Usually, the exploration phase of a project will reveal some…
10 Snippets for Creating Split Screen Layouts
Split screen UIs have become a popular way to showcase content. We often think of them as being utilized in areas where we want users to choose between two options….
The Keys to Becoming a Self-Reliant Freelancer
Many people choose a freelance career because of the freedom it affords. But that freedom also comes with the reality that pretty much every business-related task falls to just one…
10 Amazing CSS Button Libraries & Collections
When you think about it, buttons are the drivers of online interaction. We use them to add products to our shopping carts, learn more about a service, confirm our decisions…
The Responsibilities of a WordPress Plugin Developer
It takes a whole lot of talent and skill to create a functioning WordPress plugin. Most of us will probably never fully grasp the amount of work and dedication that…
10 Examples of Interactive Skeuomorphic Design Elements
Skeuomorphism is the practice of using realistic elements in your design. For example, you might want to build a UI that resembles an object like a car or a computer….
The 5 Traits of an Ethical Freelance Web Designer
Many-a-person in this world has utilized unsavory tactics for making some fast cash. While it might bring some temporary success, those practices usually catch up to you at some point….
8 Resources to Help Designers with GDPR Compliance
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for a bit (and even then, the news would probably still reach you), you know that GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation) is…