Freelancers and agencies both require a smooth design workflow. This typically starts out with drafting wireframes that eventually turn into full mockups. These mockups are coded into HTML/CSS layouts that are finalized and handed off to the client. It may seem daunting but if you want to understand the full creation process then it’s worth […]
33 Open Source Sass-Based CSS Code Snippets
Nothing says experienced frontend developer quite like Sass. From agencies to freelancers, it seems like everyone is talking about Sass/SCSS development. Although it may seem daunting at first, Sass is easy to learn with just a bit of practice and patience. Once you understand SASS basics your dev workflow will improve dramatically. Beyond the basics […]
Best JavaScript Libraries for Building Web Interfaces
Web application development is typically considered the realm of PHP and Ruby. Granted these are both safe and recommended languages for larger applications, but JavaScript has become useful as an intermediary. And with all the free information online it’s easier than ever to teach yourself how to build JS-powered webapps.
30 Content-Heavy Online Magazine Website Layouts
Online magazine design is a complex topic, but one consistent element is the value of typography. Great web design hinges on typography and this is especially true for blogs & magazines. The following examples have been hand-picked to showcase excellent typographic techniques for magazine layouts. These websites must account for thousands(or millions) of unique visitors […]
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 […]
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 […]
28 Photo Compositing Tutorials for Adobe Photoshop
Many designers use Photoshop as a graphics editing tool or as a tool for creating website mockups. However Photoshop is primarily meant for digital photo editing. One such area of work is compositing which takes two(or more) photos and combines them together into one photo. Compositing is a difficult skill to pickup but very powerful […]
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. […]
30 Inspiring Pastel Colored Website Layouts
Although composition may be the framework of a great design, color is the extra little detail which makes a project feel truly complete. Color schemes can be used to evoke feelings and attitudes about a particular design or piece of content. In the past we’ve covered the use of color in web design and how […]
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