Why Web Designers Are Often Underappreciated

Why Web Designers Are Often Underappreciated

Discover why web designers are the unsung heroes of the digital world. Read about the challenges, creative contributions, and the importance of their work.

5 Tips for a More Secure WordPress Website

5 Tips for a More Secure WordPress Website

Web security has grown into one of the most important issues we face – right up there with design and development. And those of us who use an open source…

The Challenge of Designing Websites for Large Screens

The Challenge of Designing Websites for Large Screens

If you’re looking to build a website that takes advantage of large screens, we’ve put together some general rules of thumb for you.

How to Navigate Design Politics

How to Navigate Design Politics

Design politics can seem insurmountable. But a savvy web designer may be able to save the day. We look at some ideas to help you get things back on track.

Identifying and Improving Your Weaknesses as a Web Designer

Identifying and Improving Your Weaknesses as a Web Designer

Today, we will try to help you identify your weaknesses as a designer. The goal is to help you figure out areas of concern, as well as those that you might want to ignore.

What Exactly is WordPress?

What Exactly is WordPress?

If you’re new to WordPress, we cover some of the basics of what WordPress actually is, installation types, and some tips for using it.

What to Do When a Web Design Client Leaves

What to Do When a Web Design Client Leaves

Undoubtedly clients come and go. Some, you’ll know it’s coming. Others may be a surprise. Regardless, you need to know how to deal with the situation.

Sifting Through Design Information Overload

Sifting Through Design Information Overload

Tips for managing the overwhelming amount of design information available online, focusing on what’s most relevant and beneficial.

Web Design When a Logo Is Your Only Brand Asset

Web Design When a Logo Is Your Only Brand Asset

Smaller organizations and clients may only have a basic logo and no other brand assets. But is that enough to build a web design around?

Tips for Handing off Your Website Mockup to a Developer

Tips for Handing off Your Website Mockup to a Developer

We explore some ideas for making the handoff from web design to web development as easy and productive as possible.

Want UX Inspiration? Look To Classic Video Games

Want UX Inspiration? Look To Classic Video Games

Find UX design inspiration from classic video games, applying timeless principles to modern web design.

How Freelance Designers Can Thrive in a Tough Economy

How Freelance Designers Can Thrive in a Tough Economy