Grabbing Attention and Building a Moving Experience with Shape
By Patrick Cox on
Some thoughts on how shapes in web design can be used for attention-grabbing purpose and for an interesting or even comforting user experience.
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.
Using Transparency in Web Design: Dos and Don’ts
By Carrie Cousins on
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
Learning Principles for Improving Your CSS
By Hugo Giraudel on
This article will cover some basic principles and tips on how to learn and become better at CSS, based on personal experience.
Mobile Design Typography is Vitally Important … and Challenging
By Carrie Cousins on
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
Becoming Device-Agnostic
By Patrick Cox on
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
Creating Off-Center Balance: Using Asymmetry in Web Design
By Carrie Cousins on
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
The Unwritten Rules of a Great Design Critique
By Patrick Cox on
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
Busting that Creative Slump You’re In
By Patrick Cox on
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
Stop, Look, Click: Attention-Grabbing Elements in Web Design
By Carrie Cousins on
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
Make a Statement with Type
By Carrie Cousins on
Font choices can have an impact on how your message is communicated and how people feel about the words on the page.
Dashboard Design Elements for the Win
By Patrick Cox on
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
Build a Color Scheme: The Fundamentals
By Patrick Cox on
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
Do I Really Need A Style Guide?
By Patrick Cox on
What is a style guide and when should you use one? We'll summarize the main properties of a style guide, what it should contain and how you can determine if you shou
Perfectly Paired: Using Symmetry in Web Design
By Carrie Cousins on
Create a sense of balance and harmony by using symmetry elements design scheme.
Happy Birthday! 3 Years of Codrops
By Team Codrops on
Happy Birthday, Codrops! We are turning 3 today! We want to thank all of you and share some highlights of the past years.
We Are Architects
By Patrick Cox on
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 d
Creative Background Styles and Trends in Web Design
By Carrie Cousins on
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 i
Inject Energy Into Your Mobile Design with Light Effects
By Patrick Cox on
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 p