40 brand logos with hidden messages
A brand is arguably a company’s most valuable asset, but it’s the brand logo in particular that really speaks volumes…
The secret of grid layouts, and the mistake you’re probably making
I mentioned the “Swiss School” and “the grid” layout in another article and while most comments were positive about the…
How to use UI design patterns
Design patterns are optimal solutions to common design problems. As common problems are tossed around a community and are resolved,…
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…