How to perfect UX with design affordances
Affordances in design are important to usability and function. They’re one of the components of design that have to come…
How to make WordPress images responsive
WordPress is a really powerful platform. Making a responsive theme and integrating it is pretty easy once you know the…
Aol.com redesigns mobile-first
Very few of the major players from the Web’s early days are still with us. Business models that thrived in…
101 best free logo fonts
When you’re working on a branding project, the principle asset is the font you use for the logotype. The decision…
Comics of the week #289
Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD. The content revolves around web design, blogging and…
50+ incredible freebies for web designers, May 2015
We’re constantly amazed at the generosity of designers and developers who release exciting, inspiring products out to the web design…
6 pro secrets for portfolio headlines that convert
I’ve noticed something: the best designers are often the worst salesmen. But if you work hard to refine your craft,…
Hotjar offers free analytics for everyone
Last month Hotjar exited its beta-phase and finally became available for anyone to check out. Hotjar is an advanced analytics…
2 essential rules for working with remote clients
As a designer, you might go through school or online training with the expectation of working face to face with…
The ultimate guide to Web animation
Animation is one of humanity’s life-long dreams (if some historians are to be believed). The theory begins with cave paintings:…
Comics of the week #288
Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD. The content revolves around web design, blogging and…
3 key lessons for websites that work
Almost every web design story has three main actors. Each of them occupies a particular place in the story, and…
13 crazy freelancing myths debunked
A lot of designers have wild misconceptions about freelancing and what it’s actually like. Despite what many people think, it’s…
Boosting conversions: 11 experts share their secrets
As web designers, we are always trying to create websites that leave a lasting impression. Yet in today’s world, websites…
How to successfully combine typefaces
Combining typefaces is one of the most challenging skills for a designer to master. Setting two fonts together in the…
Comics of the week #287
Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD. The content revolves around web design, blogging and…
3 successful ways to get paid by a client who has “no money”
Every freelancer has heard the pitch from clients about “no money now, but there will be later”, “help start my…
Free download: 30 responsive icons by icons8
We all love icons, they communicate more than words, in much less space. And they’re even better when they’re free….