Essential design trends, January 2017
New year, new design trends. One of the great things about web design is that it is constantly evolving. You…
Samsung expands entry-level VR browsing
Those not completely familiar with Samsung’s Galaxy S7 smartphones may not have heard about Gear VR, the company’s mobile virtual…
The simple way to get better at design
Design, by its very nature, is there to be judged. We do it every day—whether it’s our own creation, or…
12 UX rules every designer should know
“User experience” is a broad term that gets bandied around at meetings and swapped with “user interface” as if the…
Free Download: Hentges Typeface
Hentges Typeface was designed by Paula Hentges from Porto Alegre, Brazil. This typeface is a great choice for creating sophisticated…
Designing effective web surveys
Web surveys are important tools that websites and businesses can use to gauge important feedback from their site visitors and…
Free Download: New Year Icons Set
It’s that time of year again! The holidays are upon us, so break out the cheer with this exclusive pack…
7 key attributes of a quality UI
User interface design is a hot topic these days and for good reason. In a world where digital experiences are…
Comics of the week #371
Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD. The content revolves around web design, blogging and…
Don’t design this at home…3 UI disasters to avoid
I coined a term today: Loathsome Design. It means something along the lines of “design decisions that make me want…
The big interview: Jon von Tzetchner talks Vivaldi
Vivaldi is a browser that’s an alternative to better-known browsers like Chrome, Firefox and Safari. Launched only earlier this year,…
Does this type make my design look fat?
Nothing can ruin a design like typography that doesn’t fit. Whether it’s too big (or too small), improper type scaling…
Adobe updates Spark Video
Spark Video, Adobe’s video-storytelling app, just got a huge update. While users have always been able to use Spark Video…
50+ best of “what’s new for designers” 2016
Every month we bring you the best new apps, frameworks, design and mobile resources, business resources, and more. Here we…
Poll: Is VR the new Flash?
“Wow!” is the usual response on trying VR for the first time. Even after spending hours in a headset, the…
The best new portfolio sites, December 2016
It’s that time of the year when people all round the world gather in their homes, with their loved ones….
Depositphotos’ Visual Trends Guide, 2017
Photography is one of the ever-evolving disciplines of art direction that we can never get enough of. Alongside typography and…
Why you should be using pattern libraries
Have you heard of pattern libraries, style guides, component libraries, design patterns or UI toolkits? Don’t worry if you’re confused…