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Free open source tools and resources have been getting online over these past few years. Many of these tools are geared directly towards responsive web design, handling CSS and other typical features. The performance of these tools can vary greatly which is why so many designers are hesitant to jump right into a new library. […]
There have been online CSS galleries running for a decade or longer. These websites are more like curated directories which contain the best examples of website design. I will often use these resources for ideas on new layouts and interface features. CSS galleries are very common and there are so many to choose from – […]
Open source code provides a means where developers can quickly build new projects without structuring every feature from the beginning. I specifically follow a lot of jQuery plugins which are built off the ever-popular jQuery library. Since the library is open source, many of the plugins are also released for free using a similar license. […]
You can find plenty of example resellers online with products including web graphics, vectors, icons, and other useful resources. I think there is a much larger market for designers and freelancers who need access to quick graphics for a website display. And compared with typical pricing you can expect Depositphotos will carry a much larger […]
Over the course of 2012 and well into 2013 we have seen lots of open source projects come to fruition. Developers are more than happy to publish their codes online if not to support and help other developers with the same problems. Most notably the jQuery JavaScript library has grown to amass a huge following […]
I think it’s a safe bet to assume Drupal is one of the most appreciated open source CMS platforms based on PHP/MySQL. Knowledgeable web developers would agree that Drupal CMS offers more customizations from the backend, without hacking into your theme files. There are also plenty of members in the community who provide support and […]
The old retro vintage style is one of my personal favorites. The 1950s was an era engrossed by this style of cartoon bubbly-lettered branding. From cafes, diners, drive-in movies, hardware stores, fast food restaurants, and anything else you could think about. Nowadays we can look back over this era and pick apart the design styles […]
The task of learning new development techniques is often arduous and time-consuming. It used to be that web developers would purchase books or read guides written by other developers. Nowadays you can find tons of new blog posts and tutorials written every week! Not to mention all the personalized tutorials on YouTube and similar video […]
The newest release version of Photoshop CS6 comes with dozens of new interface changes. The software is amazing for web designers looking to create icons, illustrations, web layouts, and practically any type of digital artwork. But nobody can master these skills without practicing to some degree. So I’ve collected 26 of the most recent Photoshop […]
Freelance designers and other freelancers should take advantage of time-saving business tools whenever they can. In this post, I’ll outline four different types of tools that you might find helpful in your freelancing design business. If you like this post, you might also enjoy reading 35+ of Your Favorite Software Tools.