Using animation to create an emotional connection with your audience
For many of us, our early days are filled with animation. Cartoons made up a big part of my childhood,…
The best free WordPress themes, February 2014
WordPress is still a hot technology in 2014, and the CMS of choice for the majority of web designers continues…
How to use large images like a pro
Despite the fact that it’s a huge trend these days, using large scale photographs, or just photography incorporated into your…
The best free WordPress plugins for February 2014
Welcome, friends, to WebdesignerDepot’s first monthly WordPress plugin roundup of 2014. If there’s one word that I would use to…
15+ widgets that take Adobe Muse to the next level
In 2011, Adobe sent shockwaves through the design community by introducing Adobe Muse: design software that made websites. You could…
The best of DesignFaves.com, January 2014
For designers passionate about the latest developments across the full spectrum of visual design, there’s a brand new site that…
50 freebies that you have to try
We’ve all been there: the moment when we realise that our project is missing something. With deadlines looming and clients…
How to learn more in 2014
Albert Einstein once said, “Any fool can know. The point is to understand.” It’s one thing to be aware of…
Why you should be using Drupal
It’s often described as the CMS from hell; ugly and a total memory hog, to the novice the learning curve…
12 inspirational hand-lettering projects
When it comes to lettering, there’s something about a handmade project that just stops us in our tracks. In this…
What’s new for designers, January 2014
The January edition of what’s new for web designers and developers includes new web apps, jQuery plugins and JavaScript resources,…
Discover the world’s best mobile UX
The developers behind UX Archive want you to build better mobile experiences. To that end, they find and present mobile’s…
Infographic: Professional web designers vs. amateur users
Ever wondered where all the money in web design goes? Perhaps you’d like to take a larger cut of it?…
Apple’s skeuomorphism brought to life
First there were complaints over Apple’s skeuomorphic icons and their inherent cheesiness. Then there were objections to Apple’s redesigned iO7…
The best of 2013 for designers
In 2013, we covered a ton of new apps, resources, and more for designers and developers. In fact, we covered…
50 sensational freebies for web designers, December 2013
We love web design resources, and we love them even more when they’re absolutely free. so each month we scour…
The best free WordPress themes, December 2013
With the holiday season in full swing, you would almost expect a plethora of holiday themes to saturate the market….
Windows web design apps I can’t live without
I’m honestly a bit wary of making a simple, flat declaration that “x is the best program for y”; real…