The harsh truth about HTML5’s structural semantics (part 1)
HTML’s structural elements — article, section, nav and aside — are, at first glance, some of the easiest parts of…
Beating creative block
Cards on the table: First and foremost, I’m a writer. And while I’ve worked with more than my share of…
How to sell your web design business for top dollar
I decided to sell my web design company when we were a top 3 agency within our province for medium-sized…
Norman Rockwell in Gotham City
Few things scream Americana more than Norman Rockwell’s iconic Saturday Evening Post covers. Inherently charming and idyllic, the 323 original…
Our favorite tweets of the week: December 31, 2012 – January 6, 2013
Every week we tweet a lot of interesting stuff highlighting great content that we find on the web that can…
What responsive design is not
Every year the world of web design gets a new catch phrase that trends on just about every discussion platform…
Business cards from a galaxy far, far away
In the epic battle of Jedi vs. Sith, it never hurts to wield a trusty…business card? A tongue-in-cheek collection of…
Future trends in web design: predictions for 2013
Another year has passed, which means it’s time for our annual instalment of design predictions for the coming year. In…
15 New Year’s resolutions for designers
It’s hard to believe that 2012 is coming to a close. We lived through the Mayan “apocalypse”. And we’re now…
Typographic art
Good typography is an art: choosing the best type to complement the meaning of the content, balancing sizes and spacing…
Our favorite tweets of the week: December 24 – December 30, 2012
Every week we tweet a lot of interesting stuff highlighting great content that we find on the web that can…
Comics of the week #162
Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD. The content revolves around web design, blogging and…
The best of 2012 for designers
In 2012, we covered a ton of new apps, resources, and more for designers and developers. In fact, we covered…
Illusion meets reality
It’s not uncommon for those who find themselves working in the creative arts to be thought of as magicians. After…
9 smart ways for designers to save money
Any time you choose an artistic career path, such as web design, you are in for a mix of triumphs…
Logo land: a terrain of twists and turns
An apple with a bite out of it is instantly recognizable — but delivering a logo with such iconic potential…
Copyright hell: toy and packaging design ripoffs
When I walk into a design studio, there are several things I know I’ll see; tattoos, piercings and toys… lots…
Barry Blotter and the iCurse
“Barry, wake up!” screamed Winny but he just groaned and pulled up the old comforter over his head. It was…