Art, Copy & Code: advertising in the modern era
It’s been said that the only thing constant is change; and in the world of advertising, this saying is especially…
How to optimize for legibility using text-rendering
The most frustrating aspect of web design for designers trained for print, is the persistent lack of typographic control. Careful…
How to move from Illustrator to Photoshop without rasterizing (the easy way)
I’ve always had trouble getting large groups of shapes from Illustrator over to Photoshop without rasterizing them all in the…
How to develop a responsive workflow
Remember the good old days? You know which days I’m talking about; the days not so long ago when we…
Is Photoshop dead?
I guess a more suitable title might be ‘is Photoshop still an appropriate tool for designing typography on the web?’…
Optimize your JavaScript with RequireJS
RequireJS is an effective way to improve the speed and quality of your JavaScript code additionally making it a lot…
Sensational deal on Photoshop actions
Photoshop opens up such a huge range of possibilities for photography enthusiasts. And Photoshop actions make it easy for almost…
Sensational stop-motion music video
Big-budget music videos involve countless people, crazy costumes, and elaborate sets. But Japanese singer-songwriter Shugo Tokumaru’s song Katachi was brought…
How to develop a great portfolio
Developing a good portfolio is an absolutely indispensable part of building a client base, or getting a good job for…
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…
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…
Astounding topographic portraits
Artists can do a lot with a blank canvas. But UK-based Ed Fairburn demonstrates that a canvas with lines, words,…
Stop designing for screen width, design for content
320, 768 and 1024. Do these numbers mean anything to you? No, it’s not the Da Vinci code, they are…
How to use the CSS3 transition property
Along with the introduction of CSS3 comes many new features that are available for use in creating great effects; one…
Stop chasing screen resolutions
We live in such an exciting time in the world of the web. Technology and standards are moving forward at…
10 JavaScript frameworks to improve your mobile development
Issues of cross-browser compatibility, screen resolution and inconsistent HTML and CSS code are things of the past in mobile development….
The opportunities and challenges of responsive design
In August 2011 7.12% of all website hits worldwide came from a handheld mobile device. By August 2012, that figure…
Stop being so square
As a design professional, you are familiar with (and possibly contributing to) the increased use of circles in all elements…