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Whether looking for the skills to help build a career in web design, or simply want to learn for personal projects, we offer many articles to get you the knowledge you need.

Thoughts on the Early Adoption of Web Development Tools

Thoughts on the Early Adoption of Web Development Tools

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

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

A Quick Guide to Great Website Photography

A Quick Guide to Great Website Photography

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,…

Better Responsive Design With CSS clamp()

Better Responsive Design With CSS clamp()

With so many mobile devices on the market, we’re flooded with viewport sizes. That makes it especially challenging to design a fully-responsive website. CSS media queries have long been the…

8 Videos That Will Help to Improve Your Design Skills

8 Videos That Will Help to Improve Your Design Skills

As designers are so visually motivated, we have put together a collection of the best videos that help you improve your design skills.

Learning Web Development in 2023 is Much Easier than You Think!

Learning Web Development in 2023 is Much Easier than You Think!

Get web development training on your own time, choose as few or as many languages as you want, and emerge ready for a great career.

Even With Tools Like AI, Building a Great Website Is Still Hard

Even With Tools Like AI, Building a Great Website Is Still Hard

Web design is becoming increasingly automated, but building a great website requires much more than a slick UI or advanced algorithm.

10 Video Tutorials for Learning UI Design in Photoshop

10 Video Tutorials for Learning UI Design in Photoshop

With these Photoshop video tutorials, you will learn how to create stunning website designs and master UI design in no time.

10 Inspiring Examples of UI Style Guide Design

10 Inspiring Examples of UI Style Guide Design

We share a fantastic collection of inspiring UI style guides that have all been perfectly crafted by each individual web designer.

Why Full Stack Web Development Is Still a Viable Path

Why Full Stack Web Development Is Still a Viable Path

It’s worth asking whether full stack web development is a realistic option in modern times. Can one person really do it all effectively?

The Good & Bad CSS Practices for Beginners

The Good & Bad CSS Practices for Beginners

CSS

Learn about some of the most common pitfalls when writing CSS and how to avoid them for cleaner, more efficient code.

How to Start Testing Your Website with a Screen Reader

How to Start Testing Your Website with a Screen Reader

There’s no doubt as to the importance of building accessible websites. It’s a constant topic of discussion in the web design community. And, in my opinion, most designers want to…

The Line Between Custom Websites and DIY is Becoming Blurred

The Line Between Custom Websites and DIY is Becoming Blurred

The line between custom and DIY is becoming increasingly blurred. What does “custom” even mean these days?

Getting Started With CSS Flexbox Using Practical Examples

Getting Started With CSS Flexbox Using Practical Examples

CSS

Learn the basics, understand the syntax, and dive into the advanced techniques for creating flexible layouts with flexbox.

Don’t Let Legacy Software Stop You from Adopting the Latest Web Technologies

Don’t Let Legacy Software Stop You from Adopting the Latest Web Technologies

We share some of the reasons why you may not need to hold back on implementing the web’s latest and greatest technologies in your projects.

Exploring Web Development History with Richard MacManus

Exploring Web Development History with Richard MacManus

We speak to Richard MacManus about Web Development History, his latest project that chronicles the history of the internet from a developer’s perspective.

How to Navigate Harsh Judgements and Self-Worth in Web Design

How to Navigate Harsh Judgements and Self-Worth in Web Design