Some designers prefer the jack-of-all-trades route because it offers more job security. But most specialists would debate that focusing on a particular skillset improves your recognition amongst clients and employers. This isn’t to say you should only learn one area of design and never try anything else. The idea of specialization is to do amazing […]
How Typography is Shaping the Course of Web Design: A Primer
Typography can influence the overall web design like no other page element. The choice or combination of ill-advised typefaces can determine an beautiful website to an awful one. At times, typography is the design itself. This is proven true with beautiful websites that rely on spacing and deliberately chosen typeface to convey their respective messages. The year of typography […]
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 […]
Less is More: Best Minimalist Website Design Principles in Display
In a world where everything is possible in design, there’s a tendency by designers to put the colors and shapes in the forefront. While the use of both elements in design is integral in making a more indelible impact to your consumers with your product, using both can be counterproductive if not used the right way. […]
21 Free Typography Tools for Web & UI Designers
Penmanship practice can go a long way towards understanding traditional typography. Yet when it comes to digital typography the subject gets more confined and particular. Granted there are plenty of tips & tricks for improving typography which you can follow and learn. But ultimately the greatest way to learn anything is by diving head-first into […]
7 Hot Design Trends Shaping the Future of Web UX
The web continues to grow and evolve and businesses and personalities from all walks of life are increasingly dedicated towards providing the perfect user experience for clients, readers and prospects. We understand now more than ever that a great user experience (UX) is oftentimes directly proportionate to sales and other conversion metrics. More data is […]
The Effect of Typography on E-Commerce Conversions
Creating a thriving eCommerce store is very challenging. It requires a lot of planning, detailed analysis and incisive evaluation to create an online store that delivers profitable returns. Most importantly, it needs to be designed well and should offer a satisfying user experience to its visitors. A poorly designed website can hurt your business badly. […]
Typography Guidelines for Creating Balanced Website Layouts
Whether you design on paper, in graphics software, or in a web browser, typography is something that you’ll have to consider. No website or poster would be complete without some bits of text on the page. But text alone is not good enough – the symmetrical design and structure of text on a page is […]
The Art Of Mixing Typefaces – Google Fonts Edition [INFOGRAPHIC]
Editor’s note: This post was written by Josh Pagin, a freelance designer and blogger with a particular passion for all things typography related. He also loves minimalist design. Follow him on Google+. Typography can make or break a design. As a graphic designer, you probably already know this fact. If you’re anything like me though, […]
33 Illustrator Design Tutorials for Unique Text Effects
Illustrator is the perfect tool for building large scalable design effects. Either for print or digital mediums, Illustrator is a wonderful tool with a lot to offer in the way of customized typography. There are plenty of great Photoshop effects that can also apply to text and lettering. But with Illustrator you get access to […]