The psychology of logo design
The psychology of logo design is one of the most oversimplified aspects behind the process of creating a logo. It’s…
Kerning in practice: beware odd letter spacing
While kerning of type is a common practice in print design, it seems to be less common in web applications….
The role of branding in London 2012
The 2012 Olympic Games are soon to start, and there are a growing number of bloggers and websites, especially those…
What web designers can learn from music album artwork
A lot of design work is shifting to mobile. More and more people are accessing the web on mobile devices,…
7 questions asked by noob designers, answered
Anyone who writes about web design or runs a web design blog (like this one) is bound to get questions…
Win 750 customizable stickers from UPrinting
Our friends at UPrinting are back with another great giveaway. One week from today, we’ll be giving away a total…
Insider views on responsive design: the debate continues
Not since Coke vs. Pepsi has there been such widespread debate and intense controversy on a singular topic. Technology and…
Why brands are leaning towards minimalism
Every company wants to remembered, every company wants to be recognized. Whether they have a great service or product or…
Leading: space is just as important as words
A key component to any website design is type. Selecting fonts, sizes and colors can be a big part of…
Applying Dieter Ram’s ten principles to web design
Dieter Rams, a German industrial engineer, is one of the most influential designers of the 20th and 21st centuries. He…
Color and cultural design considerations
The world seems to be getting a little smaller each day thanks to online communities and social networking. In turn,…
Get a thick skin! Living with criticism
I posted on Twitter that I was having a case of writer’s block and asked what my followers wanted me…
UI vs UX: what’s the difference?
UI is the saddle, the stirrups, and the reins. UX is the feeling you get being able to ride the…
You’re a terrible client
It’s not just me; I’ve asked around: You will probably be your own very worst client. Ever. Every trade has…
Worth a thousand words: images that have real impact
I started my career as an illustrator until a motorcycle accident took my career. My smashed hand, arm, and spirit…
Telling stories with your designs
Websites are incredibly versatile as a medium, to be used to display information and other content, and if well designed…
Posting a price list on your web site: does it work or fail?
When I first saw a web site designer who had posted a laundry list of prices on his site, I…
How to speed up your website
Site speed is one of the most important things about creating web content, and web applications. In fact, it has…