Be a mentor, find a mentor
In a previous article of mine, somewhere on the web, I mentioned finding a mentor. People commented that they would…
9 great resources for keeping your skills fresh
Whether you are self-taught, fresh out of school, or a design veteran, continuing education has invaluable long-term effects on your…
What’s new for designers – Nov. 2011
The November edition of what’s new for web designers and developers includes new web apps, frameworks, some JavaScript tools and…
Creativity vs. strategy: what do people really want?
It was super hard for me to find a job straight out of college—the places where I wanted to work…
Do’s and don’ts of call to action pages
Good call to action pages (including landing pages and sales pages) are an important part of any website that either…
A round-up of great vlogs and podcasts for designers
Being a designer is not your average job: your work is constantly evolving, giving you new tools to either become…
A web of lies
I recently added to my top ten most embarrassing moments of my professional life. No, I won’t be listing the…
5 things designers can learn from sports
Right now, we are surrounded by so many great sports leagues. Whether you prefer baseball, basketball, football or even hockey,…
Mobile app design considerations for web designers
Everywhere you turn these days people are talking about mobile apps. Apps for this, apps for that. The statistics too,…
Interview: Andreas Shabelnikov
Even if you’ve never heard of Andreas Shabelnikov, you’ve almost certainly seen some of his work. Originally from Latvia, he’s…
A design standards evangelist
The web has never been more accessible to creators than it is today. Every day, more user-friendly tools, apps and…
Fixed position web elements
The usage of fixed position elements has grown in popularity and become a common element on the web. This technique…
Characteristics of a modern portfolio site
Of all of the types of websites, the portfolio site has to overcome what might be some of the most…
App design versus web design: what designers can teach each other
We often look at application design and website design as two different, if related, fields. The lines blur a bit…
10 WordPress plugins to enhance your blog’s typography
Have you ever visited a blog and noticed immediately how the typography added sophistication and really made the content stand…