How to Grow as a Web Designer
The field of web design is constantly changing and growing. Getting in a rut is often the result of not…
A Showcase of Minimalist Workstations
No matter what your personal work style, an uncluttered and attractive workspace will improve the quality and efficiency of your…
Winners of “Fluid Web Typography”
Last week we run a great contest here on WDD to give away 5 free copies of the book “Fluid…
10 Tips for Better Print Style Sheets
Print style sheets have been somewhat forgotten, and yet they remain important all the same. Many people print out articles…
Impossible Gravity Defying Ads
According to Newton’s Law of universal gravitation, what goes up, must come down…. but that’s not always the case! One…
The Principle of Proximity in Web Design
Recently I picked up an old design book that I hadn’t touched in a while, and it reminded me of…
Win 5 Copies of “Fluid Web Typography”
Typography on the Web has remained unchanged for over a decade, but we’re now in the midst of a type…
The Simplicity of Helvetica
Helvetica is one of the most popular typefaces in the world. Technically speaking, it’s a sans serif Grotesque typeface, inspired…
The History of the Ampersand and Showcase
The ampersand is one of the most unique typographical characters out there. Typography designers can exercise a lot more artistic…
A World of Design Possibilities
Many of today’s design styles derive from Swiss-style graphic design, now more commonly known today as “modern design.” The style…
Drop-Shadows and Gradients: Be Consistent in Your Visual Metaphors
Drop-shadows and gradients are two of the most common design elements on the web. You’ll find them accompanying many different…
Happy New Year, 2010!!!
On behalf of myself and the entire WDD team, we’d like to wish you a very happy, healthy and successful…
How to Get a Professional Look With Color
What makes a design look coordinated, planned and professional? The answer is: ‘color’. Not every project needs bland corporate blue…
When Minimalism Backfires: When Too Little Is Not Enough
As seen in our previous article on the subject and examples around the web, minimalism is quite the trend. When…
Wikipedia Redesign: What’s in Store?
Wikipedia is currently undergoing a much needed redesign to improve the user experience. Anyone can preview this redesign by creating…