Progressive design for the modern web
Good responsive web design, by its nature, goes unnoticed to those consuming content online. So when someone asks for a…
Do designers need a hippocratic oath?
Designers are increasingly in demand, as the sheer amount of stuff that needs designing grows. But too often, we’re so…
How to create a personal brand, and why you should
The concept of having a personal brand can be intimidating. It seems like only famous people have a shot at…
Bigstock delivers high-quality, affordable stock images for designers
If you’re on the lookout for awesome stock images, then you should check out Bigstock. As one of the world’s…
What’s new for designers, August 2015
In this month’s edition of what’s new for designers and developers, we’ve included lots of marketing resources, startup resources, educational…
Why websites should all be using video
Video continues to grow in popularity as a provocative way to share information online. When it comes to promoting and…
The practical guide to web design workflow
As a web designer who’s part of a larger web development team, it’s common that you have to juggle a…
Adobe Stock: shaking up the stock content market
Adobe Stock has introduced a stock content service that’s directly integrated into creative tools and workflows. Approximately 85% of creatives…
6 ways to harness social media for your brand
Social media has become a constant in modern daily life. By now it’s not uncommon for grandparents to have their…
7 lessons Game of Thrones offers designers
Game of Thrones, based on George R.R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire book series, has captivated audiences for five…
50 incredible freebies for web designers, July 2015
If you find yourself lacking inspiration, what you need is our monthly resources delivery! It’s packed with multiple design and…
4 ways Windows 10 will impact web design
Windows 10 is now available and it’s the final ever version of Windows. From this point on, Microsoft will cease…
Grab 90% off stock images from Depositphotos
We all need stock photos from time to time. Even when a client’s budget stretches to original photography, sometimes it’s…
Sub-branding vs. brand fragmentation, which should you choose?
Designers commonly offer numerous services and products, from straight design consultation, to side-projects, and apps. But are you one organization…
The quick guide to speeding up your websites
Speed is usability. To say it more accurately, website speed is a major part of usability. The most intuitive interface…
Free download: 200 flat icons from Smashicons
We love icons, nothing communicates a simple idea with less pixels, and as the mobile web grows and grows we’ll…
6 tips for successful design critiques
Few things are more stressful than a design critique. From that pressure, though, comes new viewpoints, action items, and an…
Interview: Macaw’s Tom Giannattasio talks Scarlet, workflow, & live design environments
Macaw is one of a new breed of web design tools. It’s one of the first design applications capable of…