The harsh truth about HTML5’s structural semantics (part 2)
In the first part of this series we covered the failings that lead to HTML5’s structural elements, in this second…
How to use any font you like with CSS3
Custom fonts are among the most potentially appealing aspects of CSS3 for designers. With the font-face rule, you can render…
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…
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…
The device-agnostic approach to responsive design
Techniques, technology and terminology change constantly in web design, and keeping up with them is crucial to your success in…
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…
Don’t break rules, reinvent them
People build websites for many reasons: to reach a wider audience; to sell, promote, or express; to appease peer pressure….
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…
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…
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…
Our favorite tweets of the week: December 17 – December 23, 2012
Every week we tweet a lot of interesting stuff highlighting great content that we find on the web that can…