Grabbing Attention and Building a Moving Experience with Shape
By Patrick Cox on
Some thoughts on how shapes in web design can be used for attention-grabbing purpose and for an interesting or even comforting user experience.
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Using Transparency in Web Design: Dos and Don’ts
By Carrie Cousins on
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
Learning Principles for Improving Your CSS
By Hugo Giraudel on
This article will cover some basic principles and tips on how to learn and become better at CSS, based on personal experience.
Becoming Device-Agnostic
By Patrick Cox on
Responsive Web Design is more than just adjusting a web experience to different screen sizes. Becoming device-agnostic is an important step for creating future-proof
Creating Off-Center Balance: Using Asymmetry in Web Design
By Carrie Cousins on
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
The Unwritten Rules of a Great Design Critique
By Patrick Cox on
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 so
Busting that Creative Slump You’re In
By Patrick Cox on
Being creative is a state of mind and finding that creative state of mind can be difficult. Here are some ideas and tips on how to get out of a creative slump and wh
Dashboard Design Elements for the Win
By Patrick Cox on
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
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
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.
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.
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
Successful Web Design: It’s All About The Details
By Carrie Cousins on
Pay attention to alignment, contrast, type effects and color because these items can make or break your website design.
Color and Emotion: What Does Each Hue Mean?
By Carrie Cousins on
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.