Techniques for Creating Motion in Web Design
Create a livelier page by using images and objects that create a sense of motion. Get inspired by great web design examples and learn about some practical techniques
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Tips for a Clean and Minimal Online Store Design
A couple of tips for a clean online store design with some inspirational examples of minimal e-commerce sites.
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A Creative Year: Distinctive Web Designs of 2012
by Manoela Ilic
An inspirational collection of the most impressive and distinctive web designs from the year 2012.
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Using Transparency in Web Design: Dos and Don’ts
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
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Mobile Design Typography is Vitally Important … and Challenging
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
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Creating Off-Center Balance: Using Asymmetry in Web Design
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
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Stop, Look, Click: Attention-Grabbing Elements in Web Design
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
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Make a Statement with Type
Font choices can have an impact on how your message is communicated and how people feel about the words on the page.
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Perfectly Paired: Using Symmetry in Web Design
Create a sense of balance and harmony by using symmetry elements design scheme.
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Creative Background Styles and Trends in Web Design
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
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Examples of Creative and Modern Effects in Web Design
by Manoela Ilic
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
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I Love Script Fonts (Here’s Why)
Script fonts, when used in moderation, can add extra flair and an unexpected twist to design projects.
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Tips & Tools for Grid-based Layouts
Developing a vertical (and responsive) grid can help maintain consistency in website design and ease the creation of responsive layouts.
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Line That Up: Proper Alignment in Web Design
Proper alignment techniques for text and other elements can add punch and readability to your website.
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How Web Design Has Changed Print
Not only do web designers learn from their print peers, but print design has evolved a great deal thanks to web design.
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Understanding the Rule of Thirds in Web Design
Intentional or not, the rule of thirds comes into play with most visuals, including images and in almost any web design.
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Making Room to Breathe: Wrapping Text Around Elements
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.
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Understanding the Lingo: Typography Glossary
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
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