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 […]
Two Web Design Lessons From Two Powerful Brands
When it comes to mastering great web design, there are two approaches to take: study the advanced theories and invent something beautiful, or learn the basics and make slight alterations of sites that work well. We’re of the belief that the second approach is best for most businesses, especially if time and money are scarce. […]
44 Minimal Portfolio Websites with Clean Typography
Looking back I have written other articles dedicated to portfolio website designs. But one specific type of portfolio is based around minimalism, often using very few colors and mostly focusing on typography. These clean website layouts keep visitors focused on the most important information which should be your past projects and skillset. In this gallery […]
Entering a New World of Symbol Fonts
Believe it or not, symbol fonts –also known as icon fonts- are quite useful when it comes to utilizing markup. Of course, they come with their own set of strengths and weaknesses, or perhaps more importantly there are some issues that arise while using them. If you’re well-versed in HTML, CSS and the like chances […]