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

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

Freelance / Web Design

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…

A Quick Guide to Great Website Photography

A Quick Guide to Great Website Photography

Photography / Web Design

A great photo can transform a webpage. But not just any old photo will do. Finding the right image requires careful consideration. Designers don’t always get to make that decision,…

Why Gutenberg Has Changed My Opinion of Page Builders

Why Gutenberg Has Changed My Opinion of Page Builders

WordPress

Ever since page building tools hit the market (particularly the WordPress market), I’ve been rather dismissive of them. A big reason why is that they made a bad first impression….

The Web Design Process Periodic Table [Infographic]

The Web Design Process Periodic Table [Infographic]

UI Design / Web Design

How many times have you had to placate your clients because they want to see their website live, and they want it NOW? Unfortunately too many of us have had…

Does the Computer Negatively Impact the Creative Process?

Does the Computer Negatively Impact the Creative Process?

Design / Freelance

Examining how computers might negatively impact the creative process and ways to counteract this effect.

10 Reasons Why Your Design Skills May Seem Lame

10 Reasons Why Your Design Skills May Seem Lame

Design / Freelance

The design field is pretty crowded. If this is your “calling,” then you have to accept that you are in competition with a lot of creatives that may know more…

How to Involve Decision Makers in the Design Process

How to Involve Decision Makers in the Design Process

Design / Freelance

At some point in your design career, you’ve probably been in a meeting with a client discussing design for their website or product, and the conversation starts to turn toward…

When Illustrations Matter to the Design Process

When Illustrations Matter to the Design Process

UX Design

Lately I have found myself focusing more and more on an illustrative approach when I think about how to develop the true identity of a product. I’ve found it a…

The Guide To UX Design Process & Documentation

The Guide To UX Design Process & Documentation

UX Design

Documentation is instrumental for concepting, designing, creating and measuring the performance of products. But it shouldn’t be done just for the sake of maintenance. After all, there’s nothing about a…

What the Future of Cloud Computing Means for Web Designers

What the Future of Cloud Computing Means for Web Designers

Web Design

Cloud computing is an emerging technology that is revolutionizing the way we interact with the web. The ability to hold information anywhere across the world through multiple servers provides tools…

How To Control Flow Within Your Web Designs

How To Control Flow Within Your Web Designs

Web Design
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