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Recreating Photoshop Effects in CSS – Part 1 – The PSD

May 26, 2015 by Jake Rocheleau

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 […]

Filed Under: Tutorial Tagged With: freebie, photoshop, psd, tutorial

33 Open Source Sass-Based CSS Code Snippets

May 21, 2015 by Jake Rocheleau

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 […]

Filed Under: CSS Tagged With: css, gallery, open source, sass

Best JavaScript Libraries for Building Web Interfaces

May 15, 2015 by Jake Rocheleau

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.

Filed Under: jQuery Tagged With: javascript, libraries, open source, webdev

30 Content-Heavy Online Magazine Website Layouts

May 13, 2015 by Jake Rocheleau

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 […]

Filed Under: Design Tagged With: gallery, typography, web design

Stylish Examples of Custom Scrolling Effects in Web Design

April 28, 2015 by Jake Rocheleau

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 […]

Filed Under: UX Tagged With: parallax, scrolling, trends, web design

25 Free jQuery Plugins for Custom Tabs & Accordions

April 23, 2015 by Jake Rocheleau

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 […]

Filed Under: Development Tagged With: gallery, javascript, jquery, open source, plugins

Techniques for Building Name Recognition as a Designer

April 21, 2015 by Jake Rocheleau

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 […]

Filed Under: Freelance Tagged With: freelance, marketing, tips, web design

Best Online Courses for Teaching Yourself New Design Skills

April 8, 2015 by Jake Rocheleau

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. […]

Filed Under: Resources Tagged With: howto, learning, online, tutorials, videos

Best UX Design Solutions for Date Input Fields

March 30, 2015 by Jake Rocheleau

The purpose of user experience design is to focus solely on how an interface behaves. This is traditionally more important than the actual design because a pretty-looking website is useless if nobody can use it. Thus UX has become a field unto itself with areas of focus derived from usability and case studies. The absolute […]

Filed Under: UX Tagged With: forms, ui design, ux design, web design

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