The Biggest Designer Debates

The Biggest Designer Debates

Web Design

It seems like every industry has their own set of fiercely debated topics. They pit tool against tool, theory against theory and can be great fun (or infuriating, depending upon…

Thoughts on the Early Adoption of Web Development Tools

Thoughts on the Early Adoption of Web Development Tools

Web Design

We discuss all of those newer and less-proven web development tools and offer tips on how to decide whether or not they’re right for a production environment.

A Web Designer’s Education Never Stops

A Web Designer’s Education Never Stops

Freelance

One of the unique parts of being a web designer is that the job never stops evolving. From static HTML all the way to Content Management Systems – the way…

Building Websites with the Future in Mind

Building Websites with the Future in Mind

Web Design

Web design is loaded with existential questions. One of the biggest being: Can I build a website today that will still be relevant in the future?

Things I’ve Learned From the WordPress Community

Things I’ve Learned From the WordPress Community

Freelance / Web Design / WordPress

We share a few valuable lessons we’ve learned from the WordPress community. Some may sound basic, but they’ve impacted both our careers and life.

How No-Code Tools Disrupt the Design Process

How No-Code Tools Disrupt the Design Process

Web Design / WordPress

Like many web designers, I’m a fan of routine. I like having a set process for getting things done. And crafting a design can greatly benefit from this practice. For…

Code Snippets That Demonstrate the Repelling Effect in Web Design

Code Snippets That Demonstrate the Repelling Effect in Web Design

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design / Web Design

A collection of inspiring examples, complete with code snippets, to showcase the beauty and intrigue of the repelling effect in web design.

Why Do We Still Use PDF Files on the Web?

Why Do We Still Use PDF Files on the Web?

Web Design

PDF (Portable Document Format) has been around for a long time. You might say it’s almost as much a part of the web as HTML. Not that these files are…

WordPress Offers Two Very Different Paths: That’s a Good Thing

WordPress Offers Two Very Different Paths: That’s a Good Thing

WordPress

Do we go with a battle-tested classic theme or opt for a newfangled block theme? Do we embrace the Block Editor or stick with the trusty Classic flavor?

8 Beautiful Nature Inspired CSS & JavaScript Code Snippets

8 Beautiful Nature Inspired CSS & JavaScript Code Snippets

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design

Nature has been a source of design inspiration since the beginning of time. Its beauty touches everything from the clothes we wear to the gadgets we use. So, it’s not…

AI Tools Are Scraping Your Website. Is That a Good Thing?

AI Tools Are Scraping Your Website. Is That a Good Thing?

Web Design

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has been disruptive. Things are changing rapidly. And it seems like this technology is posing new moral, ethical, and existential questions each day. There…

What is Responsive Web Design?

What is Responsive Web Design?

Web Design

It wasn’t too long ago that designers didn’t really need to worry about how websites looked on mobile phones and tablets. Phones weren’t yet really practical for web viewing, and…

WordPress Turns 20: Its Secrets of Success

WordPress Turns 20: Its Secrets of Success

WordPress

Let’s pretend we’re back in the year 2003. You and I are sitting in a coffee shop. And I casually mention this new blogging software called WordPress. We discuss some…

10 Methods for Optimizing Your Forms for Mobile

10 Methods for Optimizing Your Forms for Mobile

UX Design / Web Design

Learn how you can speed up the performance of your customers’ mobile transactions and make their online shopping experience better.

How Security Is Driving up the Cost of Website Maintenance

How Security Is Driving up the Cost of Website Maintenance

Freelance / Web Design / WordPress

Security’s impact on website maintenance demands its inclusion in our pricing. We examine the challenges and the resulting surge in costs.

40 Black & White Photos with Partial Color Effects

40 Black & White Photos with Partial Color Effects

Photography

Discover the striking contrast of black & white photography with partial color effects, adding a pop of intrigue to images.

10 Fantastic Podcasts for UX Designers

10 Fantastic Podcasts for UX Designers

UX Design

A fantastic collection of podcasts aimed squarely at UX designers. You should definitely add them all to your regular listening list.

How to Deal with Uncertain Times as a Web Designer

How to Deal with Uncertain Times as a Web Designer

Freelance
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