Design

I’ll admit it: I have an ego. I like to be praised when I do something well (and maybe even when I didn’t do so well). I’m quite certain that I’m not alone, however. It’s probably a safe bet that most of us have an ego – even if we don’t necessarily show outward signs […]

A website doesn’t stay relevant forever. Design trends change along with functionality needs. As such, a redesign is a healthy part of a site’s life cycle. The opportunity is about more than putting a fresh coat of paint on an old website, though. It’s also a chance to assess both success and strategy. Stakeholders can

In the initial stages of a project, when your ideas aren’t fully formed, it’s good practice to wireframe the layout of your mobile app or web design project by stripping away all design elements and flourishes to help define and better communicate the information hierarchy of the layout and plan for functionality and user flow.

One of the great aspects of the web is that it’s always there. Want to buy a pair of socks at 2 AM? Searching for the title of a song you haven’t heard in years? It’s all there, all the time. Indeed, if New York is the city that never sleeps, the web is the

Seamless and tileable patterns are a great way to enhance your projects. They add extra depth and richness to your designs, so having them in your library is a sensible choice. You can use them in both your web and print projects. For example, a seamless pattern is a great way to create an attractive

When it comes to print design, there is no better tool than Adobe InDesign. Once you master the basics, however, you need to upgrade your skills and learn new tricks that will quickly turn you into an InDesign pro. In this post, we’ve rounded up the best tutorials on InDesign that will help you get

Writing and web design go together quite well. Both require creativity and attention to detail. Importantly, they also serve as a gateway to connecting with others. It’s a combination that has helped me through my journey. With 20+ years in design and another 10+ writing, I feel that each has provided me with a foundation

Many industry outsiders are surprised to find out that web designers are just like them. We need to eat, have a roof over our heads, and have a shiny new phone in our pocket every six months or so. All kidding aside, we are indeed running a business and need to make a living. Only

2022 turned out to be a tumultuous year for the tech industry. Crypto crashed, a certain social media network was taken over by a certain loquacious billionaire, and a lot of jobs were lost. Perhaps a few books will be written about this chaotic trip around the sun. But rather than wallow in what was,