Arial vs. Helvetica, can you spot the difference?
It’s long been thought that Arial is to Helvetica what the ugly step sister is to Cinderella. Helvetica was designed…
Beautiful botanical alphabet
Since the very earliest illuminated manuscripts, dating back to the 5th century AD, we’ve associated flora with enlarged type. Perhaps…
How to develop a responsive workflow
Remember the good old days? You know which days I’m talking about; the days not so long ago when we…
Comics of the week #175
Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD. The content revolves around web design, blogging and…
ESPNU taps into college loyalty
Sports branding used to be about differentiating two opposing teams on a field; it used to be about an umpire…
Big brand theory: packaging design
For most brands, recognition is everything. Occasionally you’ll encounter a company that seeks to create a air of exclusivity by…
4 essential rules of effective logo design
A logo is an essential part of your company brand. It works together with elements such as your website, collateral,…
Serif vs. Sans: the final battle
First it was the Capulets versus the Montagues; then it was Coke versus Pepsi; and the latest epic battle? Serif…
Honest logos
Companies spend thousands on logos and branding aimed at putting a positive gloss over their products. But what if the…
Comics of the week #173
Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD. The content revolves around web design, blogging and…
How to improve site navigation
Stripping a website to its barest form, ignoring for a moment, content which is only text and images, all a…
Astonishing handmade type
When I was in middle school, I took a sign language class. At the time, it struck me as interesting…
How puppy training is the key to creating better forms
Let’s be clear: people hate filling out forms. Since most websites are lead generators, however, encouraging users to fill out…
Comics of the week #172
Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD. The content revolves around web design, blogging and…
Words as images
As a writer, I’m particularly drawn to typographic art. Perhaps it’s because the combination of word and art speaks to…
How to design from a blank canvas
Most web design and/or development projects have some history behind them. Sometimes you have to re-design or re-develop a company’s…
Sensational discount on Verb font family
If there’s one thing every designer needs in their toolkit, it’s a workhorse font. A workhorse font is the typeface…
Magazine design principles applied to web design
I got my professional start in the world of design at a specialty magazine publisher. Magazine layout and design is,…