Design

Booking top-notch clients is key to having a successful web design business. The challenge is in getting them to take notice of your work. But it’s especially difficult when you’re just starting out. The market is flooded with designers, and thus, it can be hard to rise above the competition. And it takes a lot […]

When I was a student in design school, I once did an assignment for a teacher who made us stand up and present our projects to the entire class. Now I’m not the best public presenter, and as a teenager in college, I was even worse. After I fumbled through my presentation, my teacher pulled

Regular portfolio design typically focuses on showcasing your work, skills, and experience in a straightforward and informative manner. In contrast, portfolio storytelling adds a layer of narrative to the presentation. The focus is not only on showcasing your work but also on creating an engaging experience. The goal is to take any potential client on

The AI revolution is having a huge impact on the types of products that are hitting the market, with almost every app boasting AI-powered features. In this month’s Exciting New Tools for Designers and Developers, there are productivity tools, writing tools, and apps to help you code better. Enjoy! Gamma Gamma is a new app

It’s time to stop worrying if AI is going to take your job and instead start using AI to expand the services you can offer to clients and the skills you can add to your résumé. There are thousands of AI-powered apps out there that can take over your grunt work, and fill in the

All three of the website design trends here mimic something bigger going on in the tech space, from a desire to have more real connections (handwriting) to nods to social media (stickers) to models that are rooted in artificial intelligence. Every one of these design themes is more than a technique; it carries a tie

There are hundreds of new tools for designers and developers released each month. We sift through them all to bring you the best. In this month’s edition, productivity and AI combine to help you do more faster for more reward. Sounds great, right? Enjoy! Termageddon Privacy laws change every few months as more and more

These days, every website we build must be responsive. With mobile web usage accounting for over half of all traffic, catering to these users is a no-brainer. Thankfully, foundational technologies like CSS and JavaScript have made this easier. Web designers no longer need nonstandard hacks or separate mobile templates. Modern layout and document object model

Brush fonts are a type of typeface that mimics the look of calligraphy created with a paintbrush or marker. They are typically characterized by their imperfections, irregular shapes, and varying stroke widths, which give them a more natural and organic appearance than traditional fonts. Brush fonts are often used in design to convey a sense