In Articles by Patrick Cox
An article about how to manage user expectations by properly labeling UI components. The better users are able to predict what an interaction will do, the more trust can be built, enabling the user to smoothly navigate a website and perform actions in a comfortable way.
In Articles by Patrick Cox
A user interface that is invisible and that provides seamless interaction possibilities will help the user focus on their goals and direct them to what they need.
In Tutorials by Dan Motzenbecker
HexaFlip is a JavaScript UI plugin that let’s you use 3D cubes as interface elements. Dive into the process of creating the plugin and learn some best practices regarding flexible UI plugins.
In Articles by Henry Modisett
Animations in a website or app should be subtle, complex, and natural. The right combination of these can make a UI feel responsive and alive.
In Articles by Philip Walton
Should presentational class names always be avoided or is that too dogmatic? As web development changes, perhaps it’s time to reexamine the issue.
In Articles by Kitty Giraudel
This article will cover some basic principles and tips on how to learn and become better at CSS, based on personal experience.
In Articles by Carrie Cousins
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 asymmetry in your next design.
In Articles by Patrick Cox
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 some basic guidelines they can bring along a great collaboration experience and positively influence the progress of a project.
In Articles by Carrie Cousins
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 to translate those results into the domain of web design and use it as a tool for creating a meaningful impact.
In Articles by Carrie Cousins
Font choices can have an impact on how your message is communicated and how people feel about the words on the page.
In Articles by Patrick Cox
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 key elements for a successful and great dashboard are.
In Articles by Patrick Cox
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 concepts are there?
In Articles by Patrick Cox
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 should invest the time in creating one for your brand/website.
In Articles by Carrie Cousins
Create a sense of balance and harmony by using symmetry elements design scheme.
In Articles 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.
In Articles by Carrie Cousins
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.
In Articles 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.
In Articles by Patrick Cox
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.
