Does this type make my design look fat?
Nothing can ruin a design like typography that doesn’t fit. Whether it’s too big (or too small), improper type scaling…
Poll: Is VR the new Flash?
“Wow!” is the usual response on trying VR for the first time. Even after spending hours in a headset, the…
The best new portfolio sites, December 2016
It’s that time of the year when people all round the world gather in their homes, with their loved ones….
Why you should be using pattern libraries
Have you heard of pattern libraries, style guides, component libraries, design patterns or UI toolkits? Don’t worry if you’re confused…
Create the Perfect Hero Image Using Contrast
Want to make a great first impression? It starts with your website’s header. The image a user sees will leave…
Comics of the week #368
Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD. The content revolves around web design, blogging and…
How to use breadcrumbs (the right way)
Bread crumbs…they bring up associations with the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel, where Hansel leaves bread crumbs to help…
WeTransfer reveals new brand identity and UI
WeTransfer is one of the mostly widely admired start-ups of the last decade. In many ways it embodies what we…
4 fresh alternatives to the hamburger menu
Some say web design has become boring. Current trends and high-end techniques establish the rules for the creatives, playing a…
4 compelling reasons you should embrace VR
While none of us can predict the future, every designer should be thinking about it. All indications point to the…
Making logos work for the web
When you design for the web, no matter the industry, there are expectations that must be met, and realities that…
Creating a design system language
It seems like the current buzz word in the design industry and everyone wants one. But how exactly can a…
The best new portfolio sites, November 2016
Hello readers! World events have been very interesting lately, but now it’s time for what we all know is really…
Choice paralysis: 3 ways the number of choices impacts conversions
Maybe you’ve heard of a phenomenon called choice or analysis paralysis. In short, it’s a situation where a customer can’t…
Zendesk releases a new logo
We’re all familiar with the old Zendesk logo, right? The memorable image of the Buddha who’s wearing a headset (melding…