Tutorial: Create 5 subtle background patterns
In the wonderful world of web design, it has become normal practice to create designs that utilize background patterns that…
Designing for search engine optimization
When it comes to designing a new web site, most beginning and unaware designers only care about how amazing the…
Best practices for creating government websites
For America, creating a government website from the states, all the way down to the federal government can be an…
Designing for responsiveness
Designing for responsive websites can be a bit challenging at first because the process is so different. As designers, we’ve…
How to make your type more appealing on the web
It’s not uncommon for a designer in today’s world to pay little attention to how type is laid out, especially…
Win 250 die cut business cards from UPrinting
We’re thrilled to see bring you another great giveaway of business cards from our friends at Uprinting. This time around…
How to make your own icon webfont
In this article, I’m going to examine the science behind making successful UI icons before teaching you how to make…
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…