WebdesignerDepot redesigned!
And here it is… After way too many delays, countless mock ups and ideas, the new WebdesignerDepot.com is finally here!…
Redesigns: more help than you might think
Recently, I ran into a client that wanted to redesign their company’s website. It was made using Flash, and of…
The hidden meaning behind really good logos
One feature that can make a logo shine more than any other is hidden meaning. Remember the last time you…
Walk through a downpour without getting wet
The combination of technology and art is always fascinating when done well. The Rain Room, a new installation at The…
Monstrously beautiful font
We’re all familiar with the parable of the ugly duckling; spurned by its peers for being too ugly, it is…
Plunk: mobile click testing made easy
Usability testing is key in developing any kind of website. There are tons of tools out there for testing the…
Facelift for VEVO
When VEVO redesigned their website back in March of 2012 and added Facebook Connect functionality, they saw a 600% increase…
Tips for improving your online branding
Some people think that branding is a highly expensive marketing activity that can only be pursued by multinationals with million…
35+ awesome and free @font-face kits
With the right fonts, we can do anything, and create anything. Fonts help portray a mood or emotion. Your font…
The web developer’s guide to A/B testing
Running a web development business isn’t an easy endeavor at all. You have to manage multiple projects, tough clients, and…
9 mistakes designers make when creating a logo
Every now and then I’m approached by design students and clients asking me to critique their logos. While I’m not…
What’s new for designers, September 2012
The September edition of what’s new for web designers and developers includes new web apps, JavaScript and jQuery tools, plugins…
How to deliver the perfect design
Working with clients can be tough. There can be a lot of back and forth communication and many requirements. Every…
Common mistakes when designing for mobile
You already have a great app idea and are working furiously to build and launch it. Or you’re developing a…
Find the right words for your mobile… first
“The personal computer is the thing that’s always with you, always connected [and] has your stuff on it.” – Luke…
The mistakes killing your conversion rate
You probably pride yourself on being a great web designer, right? But did you know that some elements of your…
49 stunning examples of letterpress printing
When it comes to printing, whether business cards, posters, greeting cards or invitations, you will invariably be presented with a…
Give and take: user engagement with mobile sites
As businesses continue developing websites to peddle their wares and services, marketers are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of…