3 fundamentals of responsive design you have to master
A few years ago, it was relatively easy to design and build websites. Websites were simpler, and were viewed on…
Perfect your calls to action with the right words
Words are hugely powerful. They are what mostly make up the Web. Without copy the Web would be nothing. Yet…
The easy way to future-proof your web design skillset
The last century has seen a tremendous shift in the value we place on artisans. Particularly in light of the…
How to draw beautiful things in the browser
Beautiful code is a joy to write, but it is difficult to share that joy with other programmers, not to…
How to transform design limitations into design success
Think of design as a road map for consumers, taking them where you want them to go. Design makes an…
19 coffee shop themes for WordPress
For many people the day does not start until they have tasted that first sip of coffee. The drink is…
Simple ways to implement infinite scrolling on your website
Infinite scrolling embodies one of the ideal attributes of any good design: people can use it without thinking about it….
The end of the pretentious designer
There’s a problem in the design world. It’s not a problem of the magnitude of wage inequality, discrimination in the…
A new look for an iconic brand
Any time a brand redesigns its identity, there are huge risks that the public will reject the new look. It’s…
The periodic table of web design
Smart web development agencies follow a standard process when designing new websites, starting from the client’s brief and moving smoothly…
6 easy ways to create an effective typographic hierarchy
Creating a strong typographic hierarchy is crucial to the success of any dynamic design. It’s the difference between effectively sharing…
How to successfully design high-conversion forms
There are an almost-infinite number of well-written “best practice” articles on the subject of form design that focus on usability,…
Comics of the week #250
Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD. The content revolves around web design, blogging and…
50+ Minimal logos, past and present
Simple and clean designs can sometimes have an even bigger impact than a logo that has a lot going on….
The New Yorker reworks its redesign, but issues remain
Just three short weeks since The New Yorker unveiled its brand new, responsive site, there have already been a slew…