Flat design casts a long shadow
Whilst many designers embrace flat design wholeheartedly, it seems a growing number have already tired of its charms and are…
How to use a website to strengthen a brand
The first thing that springs to mind when we think of branding is likely the large, cultivated brand imagery that…
Side project: The Everywhere Project
The Everywhere Project is a collaborative project curated by designer and illustrator, Adrian Walsh. It was created as a tribute…
Has flat design made our sites too simple?
When I was first introduced to graphic design, I was extremely young and a member of a pretty popular message…
Must-know facts about responsive design
Responsive design is a relatively new term in web design. It was only coined three years ago in May of…
How to design a responsive HTML email
Over the past few years, soaring mobile usage has sparked an evolution, or perhaps revolution, in the way that we…
Chromatic typefaces and flat design
The web’s increasing infatuation with flat design has lead to a rapid rejection of artifice like drop shadows, in favor…
The trick to designing a great layout
Why are magazines and books always laid out the same? Even with alternative design, there is a harmony in layout…
Infographic: evolution of the airline logo
Cutting a path through the clouds, heading to some far-flung destination; or working through the night to connect national and…
Side project: The Wander Postcard Project
The Wander Postcard Project is the brainchild of the team at social media start-up Wander. They asked some of their…
How corporate logos evolve
It’s fascinating to watch the evolution of a brand. Companies large and small inevitably change their identity over time. Those…
Enchant, simplify and amaze; the Android way
The Android User Experience Team have published their own design principles for delivering a world-class user experience. Their 17 key…
Common misconceptions about responsive design
I browse the internet everyday, on multiple devices. I use my Macbook Pro, iMac, PC, iPad, iPhone and yes even…
Design = emotions + usability
While fine art is a subjective field, graphic design is more formulaic in its fundamentals. An effective design should make…
Do’s and don’ts of typography
As so much of the content available on the web is text it’s essential for web designers to understand the…
Side project: The Phraseology Project
The Phraseology Project was originally setup by Drew Melton as a way for him to hone his typography skills. The…
Side project: Type Fight
The side project series is a series of posts in which we’ll be taking a look at the best of…
Common usability errors to avoid at all costs
One of the most important tasks on your plate as a web designer is usability. Usability is defined as a…