Comics of the week #278
Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD. The content revolves around web design, blogging and…
Is it time to embrace responsive branding?
Consistency, we’re taught, is the hallmark of quality. Whether it’s in copywriting or color, layout or lettering, consistency feels deliberate…
5 rules for choosing the perfect web typeface
Selecting a typeface for a project is a defining moment. Occasionally you’ll be looking to add personality to a design,…
4 reasons web designers should be playing more video games
No really, you should. If anyone asks why you’re up at 3am playing your favorite shooter-MMO-hybrid, you can point them…
How to beat your designer’s block
I’m pretty sure I haven’t blinked in a while. I think this because my eyes are dry and so is…
The ultimate guide to information architecture
Information architecture is equal parts art and science. Whether you hire a dedicated IA professional, or just sort of let…
7 simple rules for mobile typography
You’ve probably heard that good typography is invisible, but it’s more accurate to say that good typography makes the act…
How to perfect your websites with marginal gains
A little over a decade ago, British competitive cycling was nowhere. With a couple of notable exceptions — Tom Simpson…
5 things Google Analytics won’t tell you (and what you can do about it)
Whenever someone starts a new website, one of the very first things they’re sure to do is install Google Analytics….
Are design patterns destroying web design?
Design patterns are common solutions to common problems. When you add a slider to a homepage you’re employing a design…
Infographic: Pros & cons of infinite scrolling
One of the hottest topics around is infinite scrolling. Infinite scrolling is the style of navigation that loads new content…
10 web design trends you’ll actually see in 2015 (and how to survive them)
This time last year I made 7 predictions for web design in 2014, with mixed results (I’m looking at you…
How to use video to effectively drive online sales
Video continues to grow in popularity as an effective way to share information online. When it comes to promoting and…
Has flat design gone too far?
These days, it seems, you can’t turn anywhere on the web without hearing about or directly encountering flat design in…
How to design the perfect single page website
Single page designs can be an excellent technique for tackling smaller websites, even those that you might not think could…