Everyone procrastinates. Some, more than others. If you’re a typical freelancer, you know that doing so can sometimes get you in trouble. You put off important work until the last…
Customize Icons Your Way with IconShock 2.0
Every designer needs access to high-quality icons. They’re an important piece in creating an amazing UI. But finding the right icons for your project can be difficult. While you may…
10 Creative Examples of CSS Grid in Action
CSS Grid is generating lots of hype – and for good reason. It’s poised to revolutionize the way we create complex layouts. The new specification (still in draft as of…
Weekly News for Designers № 402
This week’s Designer News (N.402) includes a CSS Checkbox Library, Logo Rank, a First Look at Sketch Libraries, Things Every Programmer Should Know, Flexbox Bugs and Workarounds, a Super Quick Way to Try CSS Grid, The State of the Web, a Free Bulky Typeface and more.
An Introduction to CSS Grid
CSS Grid has become one of the more talked about developments in web design in recent times. The reason for all of the excitement is simple: CSS Grid looks like…
50 Free eBooks for Web Designers & Developers
There are thousands of books available for web designers and developers online. There has been no language, no point of discussion, or no trend that has not, at one time…
The Benefits and Dangers of a Designer’s Ego
I’ll admit it: I have an ego. I like to be praised when I do something well (and maybe even when I didn’t do so well). Though, I’m quite certain…
The Debate Over Gutenberg and the Future of WordPress
A fiery debate is raging on about Gutenberg – the new WordPress editor set to appear in version 5.0. It’s been both defended by founder Matt Mullenweg and derided by…
Spotting Terrible Client Business Ideas
If you’ve ever attempted to read up on or start your own business, you’ll likely have come across this encouraging nugget of information – the one that says upwards of…
The Benefits of Creating a Design System
Styleguides have been around for years and have always been important to the visual identity of a company, but the rebrand of the term has given a new dimension to…
