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
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.
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
Examples of Creative and Modern Effects in Web Design
By Mary Lou on
From hover to scroll, there are many ways to surprise and engage website visitors. The possibilities are endless. Get inspired with these examples of creative and mo
I Love Script Fonts (Here’s Why)
By Carrie Cousins on
Script fonts, when used in moderation, can add extra flair and an unexpected twist to design projects.
Designing the Dreaded Form: Getting Creative
By Patrick Cox on
In this follow-up article about designing forms we'll dig into how to actually become creative and apply some interesting design concepts to spice up your form.
Tips & Tools for Grid-based Layouts
By Carrie Cousins on
Developing a vertical (and responsive) grid can help maintain consistency in website design and ease the creation of responsive layouts.
Designing the Dreaded Form
By Patrick Cox on
As much as they are dreaded, forms play an important role in many websites and designing them should involve careful planning of their layout.
Line That Up: Proper Alignment in Web Design
By Carrie Cousins on
Proper alignment techniques for text and other elements can add punch and readability to your website.
How Web Design Has Changed Print
By Carrie Cousins on
Not only do web designers learn from their print peers, but print design has evolved a great deal thanks to web design.
Visual Hierarchy in Mobile Design
By Patrick Cox on
Basic design principles, like visual hierarchy, are very important in web design. Unfortunately, many of the new mobile apps are not designed with visual hierarchy i
7 Elements of a Well Converting Subscription Page
By Patrick Cox on
We've all seen them, we've all navigated through them, we've all made those painful subscription choices, and we've all had some pretty bad experiences with them. Bu
Book Review: “The Designer’s Web Handbook”
By Carrie Cousins on
“The Designer’s Web Handbook: What You Need to Know to Create for the Web” is a great guide for first-time and even more advanced web designers and developers.
Understanding the Rule of Thirds in Web Design
By Carrie Cousins on
Intentional or not, the rule of thirds comes into play with most visuals, including images and in almost any web design.
Making Room to Breathe: Wrapping Text Around Elements
By Carrie Cousins on
Text wrap can be a useful tool when embedding images into blocks of text and when used properly can add to your site’s readability.
Understanding the Lingo: Typography Glossary
By Carrie Cousins on
Ascender, descender, tail, ligature. What do they all mean? A glossary of terms can help you understand the parts of type for your next project
Effective Typography-Driven Web Design
By Carrie Cousins on
Using type as a primary design element comes with a set of characteristics that are often found in clean and easy-to-read websites.
Type Effects in Web Design: It’s All About Moderation
By Carrie Cousins on
Type effects – from bolding, italics, tilting, strokes and underlines – can make or break the typography on your site. Using type effects in moderation is the ke