Re-thinking Browser Compatibility
By Patrick Cox on
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
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 on
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 als
20 Unique and Creative Image Sliders
By Mary Lou on
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. Fro
The Problem with Web Fonts
By Patrick Cox on
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 design
25 Examples of Interesting and Creative Structures in Web Design
By Gisele Muller on
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 crea
Let’s call it Modern Web Design
By Patrick Cox on
I am proposing a new buzzword to replace all other web design buzzwords. Forget ‘Graceful Degradation’, lose ‘Progressive Enhancement’, drop
Showcase of Depth and Perspective in Web Design
By Mary Lou on
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 perc
25 Examples of Circular Elements in Web Design
By Gisele Muller on
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 d
Fingers are Bigger than Mice – Design Concepts for Mobile Websites
By Patrick Cox on
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
Shadow Usage in Web Design
By Gisele Muller on
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.
Visual Movement: Flow in Web Design
By Patrick Cox on
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 po
Creative Examples of Portfolio Item Display
By Stelian Subotin on
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 id
Share, Don’t Steal (why we copy)
By Patrick Cox on
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 we do it? A
25 Fresh Examples of Beautiful UI Elements
By Gisele Muller on
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 it
60+ Interior Design and Furniture Websites for Your Inspiration
By Mary Lou on
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,
Share the Love: Social Bookmark Designs in Blogs
By Mary Lou on
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 do a lot with
A Love Letter to the Design Community
By Mary Lou on
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. About six month
Our 10 Absolute Favorite Smashing Magazine Articles
By Mary Lou on
Some years back when I was starting to study I began to regularly read news and blogs on the web. It was a very exciting time back then since there were many “