The Case for and Against Off-Screen Menus: A Designer’s Dilemma
Off-screen menus, often represented in their most common form as the hamburger menu, have become a staple of modern user…
Exciting New Tools for Designers, April 2025
The busy season is in full swing, with numerous projects heating up. That means you will likely need great tools…
The Future of Web Design: Will We Even Recognize It in 100 Years?
Web design as we know it is barely recognizable when compared to the first websites that graced the internet in…
Ads vs. Paywalls: The Ongoing Tug-of-War for Website Money
Let’s face it: the internet is a chaotic place. You can find everything from cat videos to thought-provoking think pieces—sometimes…
7 Top Plugins For WordPress (2025 updated)
Designers understand the importance of pushing boundaries while keeping user experience at the forefront. Yet, not every creative idea is…
The Rise of 3D Web Design: Innovation or Just Another Flashy Distraction?
The web is getting deeper—literally. Flat, static designs are starting to feel stale, and the rise of 3D elements and…
Why Every Web Designer Secretly Hates Their Past Work
If you’ve been designing websites for more than a year, you’ve likely experienced a universal truth: your old work is embarrassing….
9 Best WordPress Themes for 2025
Let’s be honest—there’s no shortage of WordPress themes that look good on the surface. But when it comes to keeping…
AI-Driven Personalization in Web Design: The Future or a UX Nightmare?
Let’s talk about the AI takeover—at least, the one happening in web design. Everywhere you look, personalization is being pushed…
Top 10 Web Design Trends for 2025
Now that we are fully involved in 2025, it’s a good time to pause and reflect on some of the…
The Joy of Web Design: Embracing Creativity in the Age of AI
Web design, like all forms of design, is more than just a technical skill—it’s a deep expression of the human…
Aqua Is Back, Baby: Run Early Mac OS X Right in Your Browser
Miss the days when your computer made cheerful chimes, folders had faces, and ClarisWorks was the peak of productivity? Then…
Are We Over-Simplifying UX? The Role of Friction in User Engagement
Alright, let’s dive deep, and I mean real deep. The idea of reducing friction in web design is one that…
Midjourney Just Dropped V7 Alpha — And It’s Kind of a Big Deal
Big day for AI image nerds: Midjourney just released the long-awaited V7 Alpha, and yes — it’s finally here after…
How Gmail’s UX Reflects Your Habits (and Exposes Your Flaws)
Gmail just celebrated its birthday—April 1st, no less. And no, it wasn’t a prank. Google launched Gmail on April Fools’…
Apple Releases New “Exhausted” Emoji – It’s All of Us, Always!
Apple just dropped a brand-new emoji in iOS 18.4 and—brace yourself—it’s a yellow face that looks like it hasn’t slept…
Why You Should Consider NordProtect for Your Identity
Let’s be real—our lives are so intertwined with the digital world these days. Whether we’re shopping for the latest gadget,…
Do Ugly Websites Sell Better? A Contrarian Look at Web Design and Conversion Rates
When you think of high-converting websites, what comes to mind? Clean, minimal designs, aesthetically pleasing color palettes, and a well-thought-out…