Re-thinking Browser Compatibility
by Patrick Cox
Kryptonite is to Superman as the browser is to the web designer. The lives of web designers everywhere would be much better if browsers would render their beautiful designs without […]
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.
Designing for Feature-Rich Websites: Best Practices
by Kayla Knight
For all websites, organizing content can be an issue. With poorly planned content placement, the visitor may not know where to look, or when. Disorganization can also look sloppy, and […]
20 Unique and Creative Image Sliders
by Manoela Ilic
Image sliders and sideshows have become an essential element in web design. They are a great way to display information and visual content in an interesting way. From the classical […]
The Problem with Web Fonts
by Patrick Cox
The problem with web fonts is that nobody wants to use the ‘safe’ fonts and you need as much live text on your site as possible. So what’s a designer […]
25 Examples of Interesting and Creative Structures in Web Design
Of course we all love the basics when it comes to web design, we like columns, grids, organized and well disposed content… but that doesn’t mean we don’t like creative and interesting structures in web design. Here we will show some examples of websites chosen a little bit different approach to design their pages and had a nice result.
Let’s call it Modern Web Design
by Patrick Cox
I am proposing a new buzzword to replace all other web design buzzwords. Forget ‘Graceful Degradation’, lose ‘Progressive Enhancement’, drop ‘Semantic Web’ and let’s finally throw out the ‘Web X.0’ […]
Showcase of Depth and Perspective in Web Design
by Manoela Ilic
An interesting way to spice up a web design is to add some depth to it. Instead of making a design flat, certain elements and techniques can stimulate the depth […]
25 Examples of Circular Elements in Web Design
When designing a website we have a lot of elements to worry about: menus, navigations buttons, forms, header, footer and many other important details that make our design special. Today we decided to list some good examples of circular elements in web design. We will show you beautiful circular buttons, menus, images and other details.
Fingers are Bigger than Mice – Design Concepts for Mobile Websites
by Patrick Cox
With smartphone subscriptions projected to climb above 50% of the market by the end of 2011, designing for mobile browsers and touch devices is now reaching critical mass. The days […]
Shadow Usage in Web Design
When designing a website you can use several effects to drive attention to an element, emphasize something or simply to give your page an unique and personal touch. From underlines […]
Visual Movement: Flow in Web Design
by Patrick Cox
In fine art, visual movement is used to guide the viewer through the piece. Lines, shapes, color, depth and hierarchy can all be used to guide the viewer from one […]
Creative Examples of Portfolio Item Display
Portfolios are a great opportunity to show your potential clients and customers what you have created and what you are capable of. It can also be a playground for ideas […]
Share, Don’t Steal (why we copy)
by Patrick Cox
I’m totally guilty on this one Your Honor. I have copied sites before, but I have learned my lesson and I will never do it again. I promise. Why do […]
25 Fresh Examples of Beautiful UI Elements
UI elements – user interface elements – are a really important part of the design process. They are what we can call the face of interaction between your site and its users. Everything need to be well designed, positioned and planned. Drop downs, menus, search boxes, forms…all these elements need to be clear, easy to see and use and also beautiful, everything to get the viewers attention and get the results we want.
60+ Interior Design and Furniture Websites for Your Inspiration
by Manoela Ilic
It is interesting to explore the design of websites associated to a certain category. There are many collections out there that showcase websites from certain areas, and today I want […]
Share the Love: Social Bookmark Designs in Blogs
by Manoela Ilic
The other day it came to my attention that there are so many beautiful social bookmark icon sets around but no blog seems to use them. Now, that has to […]
A Love Letter to the Design Community
by Manoela Ilic
Dear Design Community, I don’t really know if I can consider myself a part of you, but I have the strong urge to tell you how I feel about you. […]
66 Famous Fashion Websites for your Inspiration
by Manoela Ilic
Here is a list of inspirational web designs from the fashion design industry. Most of them use Flash to create a “fashion experience” when visiting their site and some are […]
