Multiple Area Charts with D3.js
by Tyler Craft
In this tutorial we will introduce some basics of D3.js and create an infographic with multiple area charts along with a context tool to zoom and pan the data.
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IM Creator Lifetime Subscriptions Giveaway
by Mary Lou
Win one of 5 lifetime subscriptions (valued at 95$ a year), including unlimited hosting from IM Creator!
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Happy Birthday! 3 Years of Codrops
by Team Codrops
Happy Birthday, Codrops! We are turning 3 today! We want to thank all of you and share some highlights of the past years.
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We Are Architects
by Patrick Cox
We all have a vision of what architects do, right? They sit in front of CAD all day drawing walls, doors and toilets on floor plans, right? But after realizing the duties of architects, the similarities are compelling and it leads to one conclusion: web designers are architects.
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Unfolding 3D Thumbnails Concept
by Mary Lou
A 3D thumbnail view concept for image slideshows: the current image gets opened up and a thumbnail view unfolds in 3d.
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Creative Background Styles and Trends in Web Design
The right background style can really set the tone for your website. We’ll explore some great examples and current trends in website backgrounds that include large images, bright colors and bold patterns.
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Triple Panel Image Slider
by Mary Lou
A tutorial about how to create a triple panel jQuery image slider with a 3D look and swipe-like transitions.
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Inject Energy Into Your Mobile Design with Light Effects
by Patrick Cox
Light effects have been spicing up graphic designs for years. It’s a great way to add interest, realism, abstractionism, or even energy to a bland experience. Used properly, light effects can help your mobile web design become more impactful and improve user experience significantly.
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Circle Hover Effects with CSS Transitions
by Mary Lou
A tutorial about how to create different interesting hover effects on circles with CSS transitions and 3D rotations.
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MyThemeShop Responsive WordPress Themes Giveaway
by Mary Lou
Win one of 5 responsive Wordpress themes from MyThemeShop in this giveaway.
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The Designer’s Web Handbook Giveaway
by Mary Lou
Win one of 5 autographed paperback copies of “The Designer’s Web Handbook” by Patrick McNeil.
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Freebie: Soft UI Kit (PSD)
by Kim Petersen
Today’s freebie is the Soft UI Kit, a free PSD by Kim Petersen. Free for personal and commercial projects.
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Animated Responsive Image Grid
by Mary Lou
A jQuery plugin for creating a responsive image grid that will switch images using different animations and timings. This can work nicely as a background or decorative element of a website since we can randomize the appearance of new images and their transitions.
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Photo Booth Strips with Lightbox
by Mary Lou
A tutorial about how to create some neat scrollable photo booth strips and integrate Lightbox 2 and customize it in order to make it responsive and touch-device friendly.
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