Botanical illustrations depict the structure, color and elements of plant species by relying on a vast array of plant specimens, references and scientific observations. The creation of a botanical illustrations requires a strong understanding of the plant morphology and aims at presenting an accurate and highly detailed image for further examination. Early pharmacopoeia has been mostly depicted in watercolor […]
4 Great Apps for Reducing Eyestrain
That chances are that you’re spending at least a few hours every day behind your computer screen. Our generation, unlike any other in history, has the unique challenge of staring at computer screens all day at work (and spending hours staring at tablets and smartphones) and then going home and trying to relax and, eventually, […]
Essential Rules for Creating a Solid UI
When it comes to crafting beautiful user interface designs there’s a lot you can get wrong to really make the experience an unpleasant one when it comes to using websites. In the world of browser games however, creating a solid UI is even more important. Given the amount of time people are playing hit games […]
The QR Code Quandary: Is There Saving This Maligned Marketing Tool?
There was a time when QR codes are the hottest thing in the marketing world. Originally designed by Denso Wave in 1994, these were used by the automotive industry in Japan to track different parts in manufacturing the vehicles. Due to its readability and ability to store large information as opposed to other UPC barcodes, […]
The Only React.js Tutorials and Resources You’ll Need
There is a need among developers to use a framework that will let them achieve fast-loading websites and applications. This can be achieved by rendering complex user interface in an efficient manner. The usual way of building a UI starts with rendering your template before wiring up events to your Document Object Model (DOM). This […]
Typed.com Brings Blogging Back to Basics
Typed.com is the latest upcoming blogging platform that makes it easier for writers, storytellers, and journalists to publish their work online. It is currently an IndieGogo campaign launched by Realmac Software, makers of Realweaver, Ember, and award-winning to-do app Clear. But with a couple of days left before the end of the campaign, Typed.com has amassed […]
Win PixelKit Premium Quality UI Kits
As one of the leaders in premium UI kits, PixelKit is running a giveaway, where three lucky winners will receive annual subscriptions to their products. This free contest will offer a wide assortment of professional-grade 100% specialized UI kits. This huge array of UI kits includes extensive navigational controls, icon sets and app screens that […]
Deal of the Week: Single-Page Parallax Template Pack over 90% Off!
The Mighty Deals team has put together a lot of amazing sets, but recently this template pack has been a huge success. The creators over at Flashmint have put together 20 different parallax responsive website templates which are available for $19 dollars USD. The entire set has been valued around $700 so this is a […]
45 Examples of Sleek Contact Forms in Web Design
When creating a new website there is always a time when you consider how your visitors will get in touch. Adding a simple contact form into your layout is the quickest solution for support. Visitors don’t need any e-mail client and yet they can still send out ideas to you, and possibly even expect a […]
Simple Ways To Save Time With A Default Code Library
We’re all busy designers here, and that means we’d rather not spend more time hacking away than necessary. It is very easy to cut down on development time by collecting, organizing, and using default code snippets. Most of us probably do it already, but are we doing it good enough? As for me, 95% of […]