How to get started with layer fonts in CSS
We might be inclined to think of highly decorative and multi-colored fonts as belonging to the digital type age. Not…
The worst portfolio ever?
A few weeks ago Alex Cornell, posted what he describes as “The Worst Portfolio Ever” a page of clichés, overused…
50+ inspiring animated gifs
One of the biggest trends right now is animation. It’s smaller than video, more engaging than still images, and the…
The nuts and bolts of photography: things come apart
I dare say that many of us are interested in the nuts and bolts of how things work. I know…
How to optimize for legibility using text-rendering
The most frustrating aspect of web design for designers trained for print, is the persistent lack of typographic control. Careful…
Honest logos
Companies spend thousands on logos and branding aimed at putting a positive gloss over their products. But what if the…
Windows of New York
If Bill Shakespeare is to be believed, eyes are the windows to the soul. Designed to look outwards, looking into…
15+ tools for getting things done
Even the most creative mind needs a bit of left-brain order sometimes. While more work is what every freelancer and…
Typographic art
Good typography is an art: choosing the best type to complement the meaning of the content, balancing sizes and spacing…
How to send clients some Christmas cheer
The first question to ask, is do you really need to send Christmas cards to your clients and business contacts,…
Classic film posters reimagined
Taking an entire movie and translating it into a single image is not an easy job. Identifying the elements which…
Holiday gifts for designers
There are just 12 days until Christmas! If you’re still struggling to find that perfect gift for the designer/developer in…
20 Kid’s WordPress themes
W.C. Fields famously said ‘Never work with children or animals’ and there are numerous blooper reels around to show just…
Worldwide conferences 2012 – 2013
After a packed summer of seminars, inspirational talks, and crowd-pleasing predictions, we’ve reached the tail end of the conference season….
iPhone 5: the future of the mobile web?
At last, the much anticipated iPhone 5 was finally announced on Wednesday. After the disappointment of the iPhone 4S, which…