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…

11 Things I Learned From Freelancer to Agency Owner

11 Things I Learned From Freelancer to Agency Owner

I’ve spent the last 10+ years freelancing and bouncing back through different agencies. While there were plenty of perks both working for yourself and in an agency atmosphere, It always…

Usability Rules for Content Sites

Usability Rules for Content Sites

Content sites, such as blogs, article directories, image galleries, video galleries, etc. are a major category of sites and if you haven’t designed such a site until now, you can…

Examination of Japanese Website Design Trends

Examination of Japanese Website Design Trends

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

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…

Should You Keep Your Website Open Source?

Should You Keep Your Website Open Source?

When you enter the world of web hosting, you will find yourself inundated with options. Choosing a hosting company is only the beginning. Even after you have a domain, account,…

Things My Clients Hate. What about Yours?

Things My Clients Hate. What about Yours?

I have been a freelancer for almost a decade now and in the course of these years, I have had dozens of clients and hundreds of projects. While no two…

Free Colorful 3D UI Kit (Photoshop PSD)

Free Colorful 3D UI Kit (Photoshop PSD)

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)

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?

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…

The Benefits & Pitfalls of Using Code Frameworks

The Benefits & Pitfalls of Using Code Frameworks

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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…

5 Crucial Points Before Becoming a Freelance Web Designer

5 Crucial Points Before Becoming a Freelance Web Designer