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Jake Rocheleau (119 Articles)

Jake Rocheleau is a passionate web designer and social media entrepreneur. He is frequently researching the latest trends in digital design and new-age Internet ideas. He's also an advocate for the social media revolution - follow his updates on Twitter @jakerocheleau.
Helpful Code Paradigms for Frontend Web Developers

Helpful Code Paradigms for Frontend Web Developers

Web Design

Coding a website takes a lot more time than just a simple design. You have to consider how each HTML element will be placed in the document and how you…

Building Websites with a Priority for Mobile

Building Websites with a Priority for Mobile

Web Design

Today it’s more common to find a skilled web artisan who understands desktop support over mobile. This appears to be a symptom of building on the desktop browser for decades…

Guidelines to Follow when Building for the App Store (iOS & Android)

Guidelines to Follow when Building for the App Store (iOS & Android)

UI Design

There are a lot of factors to consider before building and submitting a mobile application. Developers have plenty of resources on the web for consulting official documentation. But there are…

How Much Code Should Web Designers Need to Know?

How Much Code Should Web Designers Need to Know?

Web Design

This is an interesting topic which isn’t often discussed between web designers. Getting started in Adobe Photoshop is difficult, and you feel an exhilarating rush when you complete your first…

Captivate your Audience with Web Typography

Captivate your Audience with Web Typography

UI Design

Modern web designers are incorporating innovative new concepts for digital type. In the previous decade we have witnessed the Internet transform into a powerful tool for sharing media all around…

Focus On: Mobile App Design Trends for 2012

Focus On: Mobile App Design Trends for 2012

UI Design

Mobile applications are on the rise as more consumers switch over to smartphones. Between Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android operating system there are plenty of wonderful apps to browse through….

How to Build a Custom Login Page Design for WordPress

How to Build a Custom Login Page Design for WordPress

WordPress

If you are a heavy WordPress user,, you’re likely interested in deep customizations. There are a slew of plug-ins available, but some tasks are just easier to perform yourself. For…

Examination of Japanese Website Design Trends

Examination of Japanese Website Design Trends

Inspiration

Japan plays host to some very impressive website designers. Their skills in the arts cannot be compared and demonstrate a powerful digital force among Internet readers. Luckily, understanding how to…

Getting Started Building iPhone Apps in Xcode 4.2

Getting Started Building iPhone Apps in Xcode 4.2

UI Design

The newest version of Xcode comes packaged with a few noticeable interface changes. For beginners and intermediate users it can be difficult figuring out even the most basic functionality. And…

The Benefits & Pitfalls of Using Code Frameworks

The Benefits & Pitfalls of Using Code Frameworks

CSS

A code framework is nothing more than a collection of pre-formatted classes and functions. There are frameworks created for practically every language out there – even including frontend web development…

Design Tips for Building Magazine Style WordPress Themes

Design Tips for Building Magazine Style WordPress Themes

WordPress

The move from physical to digital magazine content is an exciting process. Over just the past few years we have witnessed thousands of new brands and templates begin to surface….

User Interface Design in Modern Search Engines

User Interface Design in Modern Search Engines

UX Design
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