How to Survive as a Web Designer with No Business Background

How to Survive as a Web Designer with No Business Background

Strategies for thriving as a web designer without a traditional business background, focusing on self-education and resourcefulness.

How to Build Your Design Business the Right Way

How to Build Your Design Business the Right Way

Learn how to build up your design business with these tips. Find out how to set goals, establish a brand, and market yourself effectively.

Beyond Design & Development: Skills to Boost Your Career

Beyond Design & Development: Skills to Boost Your Career

To run a successful freelance design business or agency, you will need some skills that don’t directly relate to code or aesthetics.

The Research-Backed Impact of Not Using UX Patterns

The Research-Backed Impact of Not Using UX Patterns

Most people are creatures of habit. We love doing the same thing, the same way, day in and day out. Research tells us that we’re hard-wired for predictability, and that…

Breathtaking Photography: Shooting in the Golden Hour

Breathtaking Photography: Shooting in the Golden Hour

Capture the wonder of the golden hour with our photography guide, enhancing your photos with warm, natural light.

Should You Charge for Website Project Estimates?

Should You Charge for Website Project Estimates?

We discuss the pros and cons of freelance designers charging a fee for project estimates. In many cases, it does make sense to do.

Tips for Building Charity & Non-profit Websites

Tips for Building Charity & Non-profit Websites

Tips for building effective and impactful websites for charities and non-profit organizations.

12 Stunning Examples of Hamburger Menu Transitions for Inspiration

12 Stunning Examples of Hamburger Menu Transitions for Inspiration

We explore a collection of beautifully designed websites that have created some truly stunning hamburger menu transitions.

The Responsibilities of a WordPress Plugin Developer

The Responsibilities of a WordPress Plugin Developer

It takes a whole lot of talent and skill to create a functioning WordPress plugin. Most of us will probably never fully grasp the amount of work and dedication that…

Infinite Scrolling: Is it Helping or Hurting Your Business?

Infinite Scrolling: Is it Helping or Hurting Your Business?

We discuss the pros and cons, challenges, and best practices of implementing infinite scrolling in web design.

Aspects of the Early Web I’d Like to See Come Back

Aspects of the Early Web I’d Like to See Come Back

The early web (we’ll define it as 1995 – 2005) was an adventurous place. The narrative was that anyone could participate in this new medium. Thus, it attracted an eclectic…

The Benefits & Dangers of a Designer’s Ego

The Benefits & Dangers of a Designer’s Ego