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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Effective Typography-Driven Web Design
Using type as a primary design element comes with a set of characteristics that are often found in clean and easy-to-read websites.
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Type Effects in Web Design: It’s All About Moderation
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
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The Divine Proportion and Web Design
Learn to identify and use the golden rectangle to create harmony in web design projects.
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Successful Web Design: It’s All About The Details
Pay attention to alignment, contrast, type effects and color because these items can make or break your website design.
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Color and Emotion: What Does Each Hue Mean?
Color can evoke a wide-range of responses and it is important to understand the effect a hue can have on your message when planning a design project.
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Add Impact to Type-driven Projects
In type-driven design, use varying type sizes, weights and color for impact and to create hierarchy.
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More Examples of Fresh Effects in Web Design
by Manoela Ilic
Another set of websites that use some unconventional and fresh effects.
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Condensed fonts: The good, the bad, the ugly
Condensed fonts can be tricky use and should be avoided for blocks of type, although they can work well when used sparingly.
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Understanding and Using Type Categories in Web Design
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Knowing how to identify and use fonts from different type categories can make your projects come together more easily.
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Principles of Color and the Color Wheel
Add the right feeling and mood to your site using the color wheel, mix and match hues and create effective color schemes.
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