Should designers do personal projects?
As creatives, most times we feel like we can do it all, or we are put in a position to…
What’s new for designers – January 2012
The January edition of what’s new for web designers and developers includes new web apps, frameworks, jQuery plugins, color tools,…
Responsive design in the corporate world
When you already have a full plate of client work, it can be difficult to get into new technologies. Responsive…
WDD wishes you a very Happy New Year!
As the year draws to an end, we’d like to take this chance to wish you all a Happy New…
Designing for your target audience
Some of the truest words I’ve heard to date are, “If you don’t plan on creating your own business, then…
7 WordPress plugins for font replacement
There are a ton of options out there for font replacement, including some great WordPress plugins that make font replacement…
What’s new for designers, December 2011
The December edition of what’s new for web designers and developers includes new web apps, frameworks, some JavaScript tools and…
What designers can learn from different animals
Designers of all types can gain inspiration from animals found in the wild. Many great designers exhibit behaviors similar to…
The use of illustration in web design
Illustration is an incredibly versatile tool that can find many different uses in design. And when it comes to web…
Branding and the importance of consistent design
When you start working with clients you have to understand that the work you produce is not just about how…
Options for @font-face implementation
[“Webfont embedding is so widely supported by modern browsers at this point that there’s really no excuse not to incorporate…
Be a mentor, find a mentor
In a previous article of mine, somewhere on the web, I mentioned finding a mentor. People commented that they would…
What’s new for designers – Nov. 2011
The November edition of what’s new for web designers and developers includes new web apps, frameworks, some JavaScript tools and…
Navigation patterns for ten common types of websites
Navigation is one of the most important aspects of any website. Without good navigation, a site becomes useless to visitors….
8 Popular online apps to test the mobile version of your site
The mobile revolution has inspired major and minor websites alike to have a mobile version. Mobile versions can be created…
Do’s and don’ts of call to action pages
Good call to action pages (including landing pages and sales pages) are an important part of any website that either…
50 Graphic tributes to Steve Jobs
With the passing of Steve Jobs this month, designers around the world are creating tributes. Considering the impact Jobs had…
2011 Graphic Designer Survey (enter for a chance to win a Macbook Pro)
In partnership with Uprinting, today we’re posting a 3 minute short survey to collect data about graphic designers and an…