15+ widgets that take Adobe Muse to the next level
In 2011, Adobe sent shockwaves through the design community by introducing Adobe Muse: design software that made websites. You could…
Free download: Awesome low-poly PSD backgrounds
One of the biggest trends in 2014 will be geometric patterns, inspired by the low-poly look. So we’re really excited…
The best of DesignFaves.com, January 2014
For designers passionate about the latest developments across the full spectrum of visual design, there’s a brand new site that…
How to harness the power of a well-cropped photo
As a website designer, I’ve always been fascinated by design (of any kind) that “works” and why. Of late, I’ve…
Comics of the week #219
Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD. The content revolves around web design, blogging and…
50 freebies that you have to try
We’ve all been there: the moment when we realise that our project is missing something. With deadlines looming and clients…
Was Milton Glaser right about computers destroying design?
In a previous article, I wrote about design before computers became commonplace in the design industry. A fun look back…
How to learn more in 2014
Albert Einstein once said, “Any fool can know. The point is to understand.” It’s one thing to be aware of…
3 reasons we should stop using navigation bars
If you’re anything like me, you spend a lot of time studying other designers’ work. I like to look at…
Comics of the week #218
Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD. The content revolves around web design, blogging and…
Why you should be using Drupal
It’s often described as the CMS from hell; ugly and a total memory hog, to the novice the learning curve…
12 inspirational hand-lettering projects
When it comes to lettering, there’s something about a handmade project that just stops us in our tracks. In this…
7 web design trends you’ll actually see this year (and how to survive them)
It’s the time of year when every blogger on the Web pulls out a crystal ball, dusts off the tarot…
What’s new for designers, January 2014
The January edition of what’s new for web designers and developers includes new web apps, jQuery plugins and JavaScript resources,…
Comics of the week #217
Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD. The content revolves around web design, blogging and…
Discover the world’s best mobile UX
The developers behind UX Archive want you to build better mobile experiences. To that end, they find and present mobile’s…
7 simple mistakes you’re probably making
When I was around 16, I got into freelancing for graphic design through a small non-profit. They needed some posters…
Infographic: Professional web designers vs. amateur users
Ever wondered where all the money in web design goes? Perhaps you’d like to take a larger cut of it?…