As part of the design trends as early of 2014, ghost buttons are making the most impact among both designers and online visitors. This type of buttons is described as “empty” and “hollow.” Ghost buttons are bordered by the thin line with plain text (in sans serif) inside them to encourage visitors to click the button. The origins […]
Archives for April 2015
Stylish Examples of Custom Scrolling Effects in Web Design
Many dynamic websites add custom scrolling effects into the layout. These effects can be created using JavaScript which manipulates the page’s default scroll behavior. At times this can be annoying – but when used appropriately custom scrolling can improve a website’s usability. Most scrolling effects originate from parallax websites using custom plugins. These plugins are […]
25 Free jQuery Plugins for Custom Tabs & Accordions
Modern web designers simply adore dynamic page elements. Dropdown menus, carousels, tabbed links and accordion menus are just a few examples. All of these effects can be recreated using free jQuery plugins without much code. The toughest part is finding the perfect jQuery plugin to fit with your current project. In this gallery you’ll find […]
Qards: Build Beautiful Websites Faster
Building websites is not a full-time job anymore. At least, it could be this way. Thanks to the evolution of technology and the strong desire to obtain quality results as fast as possible, now almost anyone can create beautiful websites. Why Qards could be the tool you need No matter the profile of the clients […]
Techniques for Building Name Recognition as a Designer
Breaking into the design world is no simple task. It requires years of practice along with arduous struggles, overcoming obstacles, and of course meeting great people. But this whole process can be eased slightly by creating a recognizable brand around your name. Freelance design is a competitive marketplace and you’ll want to stand out to […]
10 Essential WordPress Plugins You Need in Your Tool-set
Yes, 2015 is just another year, but it could be the year you finally get around to making that blog or website you’ve been meaning to – for who knows how long. Forget blogging full-time or making a website that would put major companies to shame, even just starting a blog about your cats can […]
How To Sell Responsive Web Design To Your Clients
Author Bio: Tomer Lerner is an award-winning designer and a UX Manager at Webydo – the code-free website design platform for professional designers – where he manages the UX development team to push beyond the limits of creativity. The variety of devices and screen sizes being used to access website content is more varied today […]
Best Online Courses for Teaching Yourself New Design Skills
Keeping up with modern skillsets is crucial if you want to succeed as a designer. All skills should be on the table from Adobe software to icon design and even RoR development. Unfortunately it can be difficult to learn all of this stuff from books and it’s not always viable to sign up for classes. […]
10 Amazing Web Designs that Tell a Compelling Story
Storytelling is a major component of every successful brand. The ability to tap into the emotions of your target audience by crafting a compelling story can help them identify more with the products and services your brand offers. Below are examples of top-notch stories told through design that you should strive for with your own […]
