A Great UI is Invisible
A user interface that is invisible and that provides seamless interaction possibilities will help the user focus on their goals and direct them to what they need. ... read more
Articles
In this category you will find articles about web design, web development and related topics. Here we also feature inspirational collections, opinions and articles about best practices.
Image Techniques for Creating Depth in Web Design
Creative manipulation of images, from layering to composition to special effects, can add depth to web projects. ... read more
Fresh and Creative Web Design Techniques
Space, peachy colors, big and real images and movement will top designer’s to-do lists this year. ... read more
Designing with Motion
Animations in a website or app should be subtle, complex, and natural. The right combination of these can make a UI feel responsive and alive. ... read more
Planning Your Web Design with Sketches
Planning a website doesn't have to be completely digital. Learn how sketching wireframes can help you speed up and innovate your creatives. ... read more
Creative Layouts and Interactions in Web Design
Creative design that differ from the usual layouts can be quite difficult to imagine and execute but when done well, they can make some of the most interesting and e ... read more
Defending Presentational Class Names
Should presentational class names always be avoided or is that too dogmatic? As web development changes, perhaps it's time to reexamine the issue. ... read more
UI Design Guidelines for Responsive Design
Some UI guidelines and tips to consider when designing a website to make it cross-device friendly and responsive. ... read more
Designing For The Empty States
Understand how to add some delight into an app by designing the empty states and give users a better experience. ... read more
Techniques for Creating Motion in Web Design
Create a livelier page by using images and objects that create a sense of motion. Get inspired by great web design examples and learn about some practical techniques ... read more
Tips for a Clean and Minimal Online Store Design
A couple of tips for a clean online store design with some inspirational examples of minimal e-commerce sites. ... read more
A Creative Year: Distinctive Web Designs of 2012
An inspirational collection of the most impressive and distinctive web designs from the year 2012. ... read more
Grabbing Attention and Building a Moving Experience with Shape
Some thoughts on how shapes in web design can be used for attention-grabbing purpose and for an interesting or even comforting user experience. ... read more
Using Transparency in Web Design: Dos and Don’ts
Experimenting with transparencies is a great way to expand your design repertoire. Like many other effects, use this technique sparingly and test the design in multi ... read more
Learning Principles for Improving Your CSS
This article will cover some basic principles and tips on how to learn and become better at CSS, based on personal experience. ... read more
Mobile Design Typography is Vitally Important … and Challenging
One of the emerging challenges for web designers is creating web typography that works in the mobile environment as well. But it can be difficult, and there are many ... read more
Becoming Device-Agnostic
Responsive Web Design is more than just adjusting a web experience to different screen sizes. Becoming device-agnostic is an important step for creating future-proof ... read more
Creating Off-Center Balance: Using Asymmetry in Web Design
Asymmetrical design techniques can be visually intriguing and create distinct focal points. Here are a couple of inspirational examples and tips on how to employ asy ... read more
The Unwritten Rules of a Great Design Critique
Design critiques are not only the way to an improved design, they are also a great educational opportunity for all parties involved. If held properly by following so ... read more
Busting that Creative Slump You’re In
Being creative is a state of mind and finding that creative state of mind can be difficult. Here are some ideas and tips on how to get out of a creative slump and wh ... read more
Stop, Look, Click: Attention-Grabbing Elements in Web Design
There have been many studies on attention with very significant results coming from the area of cognitive neuroscience and psychology. It is an interesting challenge ... read more
Make a Statement with Type
Font choices can have an impact on how your message is communicated and how people feel about the words on the page. ... read more
Dashboard Design Elements for the Win
Proper admin panel or dashboard design is an often neglected part in a web app. Designing and building dashboards is not an easy task and it's good to know what the ... read more
Build a Color Scheme: The Fundamentals
Let's dig into the very fundamentals of building a color scheme for your web design: what colors fit to which context, how do combinations work and what color scheme ... read more