The Principles of Typography: Back to Basics

The Principles of Typography: Back to Basics

Content is king, but typography is the crown and design is the throne. Typography and design both help content maximize its potential and withstand the test of time. Typography enhances…

Microsoft’s Browser Legacy

Microsoft’s Browser Legacy

The browser market is changing. With the recent news that Microsoft is abandoning its EdgeHTML browser engine in exchange for Chromium, it seems that Google has won the browser wars…

The Grumpy Designer’s Bold Predictions for 2019

The Grumpy Designer’s Bold Predictions for 2019

2019 is upon us and it has me thinking big. And since everyone else out there is telling you what will happen in the new year, I’m going to do…

10 Google Analytics Tips for UX Research

10 Google Analytics Tips for UX Research

Google Analytics can be an incredibly powerful tool for optimizing your site’s user experience. Here are my top tips for harnessing its full potential. 1. Always have a goal Google…

A Selection of Festive Websites to Get You in the Mood for Christmas

A Selection of Festive Websites to Get You in the Mood for Christmas

We are going to start with the oldest example in our collection – Greestmas Greeting. Originally launched in 2011, it is a true pioneer. However, it is not a traditional…

What WordPress 5.0 Taught Me About Stress

What WordPress 5.0 Taught Me About Stress

2018 has certainly been an exciting year for WordPress. The CMS celebrated its 15th birthday and released its revolutionary version 5.0, featuring the new Gutenberg block editor. It seemed like…

30 Stunning Examples of QR Code Design

30 Stunning Examples of QR Code Design

QR codes don’t have to be dull. These stunning designs blend creativity with functionality, proving that practical can also be visually appealing.

Ask Your Developer To Do These Simple Things To Spice Up Your Site

Ask Your Developer To Do These Simple Things To Spice Up Your Site

You designed a new website, and you’re excited about it. You spent hours poring over the smallest details – finding just the perfect font, moving that icon down two pixels…

How Many Issues Are Acceptable for Gutenberg’s Release?

How Many Issues Are Acceptable for Gutenberg’s Release?

We are finally (barring any last-minute delays) approaching the time when WordPress 5.0 is released. With it comes a certain new editor that has drummed up quite a lot of…

25 Inspiring Album Covers of the Rock Era

25 Inspiring Album Covers of the Rock Era

Celebrate iconic album covers from the rock era. From David Bowie to Nirvana, these memorable designs have left a lasting impact on music and art.

How to Create Proposals Your Clients Will Not Refuse

How to Create Proposals Your Clients Will Not Refuse

Mastering the art of creating proposals that win clients by clearly communicating value and understanding needs.

Kinetic Typography: Design in Motion

Kinetic Typography: Design in Motion

Kinetic typography is a popular animation technique mixing motion and text. In this collection, we highlight some beautiful examples.

Simple CSS Transition, Transform & Animation Tutorial

Simple CSS Transition, Transform & Animation Tutorial

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This is part 1 of a series of tutorials about practical use cases of CSS transitions, transforms, and animations. In this tutorial, we’ll look at a “flipping card” scenario, and…

MailOptin is the Complete Email List and Automation WordPress Plugin Sponsored

MailOptin is the Complete Email List and Automation WordPress Plugin

There is still great value in capturing email addresses through your website. Keeping users informed of new content and promotions helps to build brand loyalty. When you think about it,…

A Deep Look at Data & Content Design Patterns

A Deep Look at Data & Content Design Patterns

Proper content and information design are important for traditional publishing and user-generated content sites, whether it’s the front-end experience or the underlying systems (ex: content management systems) that keep them…

Lessons from Gutenberg

Lessons from Gutenberg

WordPress 5.0 is on the horizon. Yes, we’ve been saying it for months. But now we really are on the brink of its full release. The journey to get to…

10 Album Covers for Eye-grabbing Color Scheme Inspiration

10 Album Covers for Eye-grabbing Color Scheme Inspiration

A great color scheme can really make your visual design stand out. Often times the difference between an eye-grabbing design and a bland one is the color combination. The same…

How to Choose the Right Web Design Conference

How to Choose the Right Web Design Conference