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…
Asymmetrical balance in web design
When I first covered the idea of symmetrical design patterns here on Webdesigner Depot I had no intention of digging…
What’s new for web designers – Oct 2011
The October edition of what’s new for web designers and developers includes new web apps, boilerplates, some JavaScript tools and…
SnapTags: Will they kill QR codes?
I remember a time when truncating the UPC bar code on the cover of a magazine was a huge coup….
25+ free unique business card PSDs
As designers, we sometimes deal with clients who may be on a budget but want a super cool business card,…
Advertising as we know it is DEAD
As an undergraduate of my university’s advertising program, every year, I’d have some sort of Super Bowl function that was…