Design

As we near the end of 2023, we wanted to take a look back over all the tools we collected over the past year, to pick out our favorites.

While we love the holidays, too much of a seasonal theme can get overwhelming. Thankfully, these design trends strike a nice balance.

When you’re a web designer, the logical way to make money is designing websites; you can apply for a job at an agency, work in-house at a large company, or become a freelance designer selling on sites like Upwork or Fiverr.

The web has been around for 30+ years. And we’ve reached a point where “old timers” exist within the industry. In this case, let’s define it as anyone with more than 15 years of experience. My web design career began in 1996. That was right about the time when the web was becoming mainstream. More …

A Web Designer’s Secrets to Longevity Read More »

Searching for a tool to make cross-platform design a breeze? Desperate for an extension that helps you figure out the HTML code of that fantastic color palette? Looking for a trick that will supercharge your productivity this year? We’ve got you covered.

Web design tasks tend to start small. We may do them and not think much about it at first. But they can eventually become inefficient. You’ll likely take notice of the issue as you try to do them at scale. The more clients you have, the more difficult it is to manage. Things that used …

Develop Processes for These Web Design Tasks Read More »

It’s the beginning of a new month, which means only one thing around here: it’s time for tools.

It’s challenging to build websites for clients. It takes communication and cooperation. Web designers also need enough resources to do the job right. That last part can be tricky. And it’s not just financial resources that are in short supply. Clients may lack brand assets as well. The issue often occurs with smaller organizations. They …

Web Design When a Logo Is Your Only Brand Asset Read More »

As a creative professional, navigating the digital realm is second nature to you. It’s normal to follow an endless thread of ideas across the web. But lately, you may have found yourself lost in seemingly endless scrolls that go nowhere. If so, you’re not alone.