Modern Take on Patterned Backgrounds in Web Design

Website ExamplesNataly Birch • September 03, 2018

First, brutal designs then, gradients and now there is another trend from the past that excites creatives. Geometric patterns are becoming a go-to design element. To start, let’s take a look at Trump’s Xmas Meltdown to refresh our memory on …

10 Distinctive Features of Japanese-Style Web Design

Website ExamplesNataly Birch • August 21, 2018

Many of Japan’s distinctive features can also be found in websites from that country, including unique vision, a high-tech vibe and a fondness for nature. These details are the root of the philosophy of Japanese website design. We’ve collected 10 …

10 Original Ways to Slide Out a Menu in Web Design

Website ExamplesNataly Birch • August 08, 2018

The slide out menu came to life right with as a popular option for mobile applications. Not only was it a nifty solution to gracefully flow the main menu into the small interface, but it was the only valid, rational …

Design Trends for Fixed Navigation Menus in Web Design

Website ExamplesJake Rocheleau • August 01, 2018

Designing a navigation takes some careful planning. You need to think about what your users might look for and what type of nav would fit best in your layout. Some designers prefer smaller navigation bars while others like huge mega-menu designs. …

19 Tools to Help Designers and Developers Stay Organized

Website ToolsPaula Borowska • July 17, 2018

In this list, I’m going to go over 19 different tools that will help designers and developers stay organized. I tried hard to make sure to gather non-designer and non-developer specific tools so both professions can benefit from this post. …

Best and Free JavaScript Plugins

CodingNataly Birch • June 04, 2018

To be a good developer means not only produce good products but also to stay on top of changes in the field. Keeping up with the ever-changing world is a key to success. But, it does not mean that you …

UX Design and GDPR: Everything You Need to Know

UX DesignArmen Ghazaryan • May 23, 2018

UX and GDPR: Everything You Need to Know

The internet is where we spend a lot of our time, whether working, studying or communicating. And if in physical life there are very clear laws and regulations in terms of privacy and personal life, things are quite different on …

Designing a Portfolio Website with Oversized Typography

Website DesignJake Rocheleau • May 17, 2018

The goal of any portfolio site is to showcase your work. That’s a given. But you also want to sell your work in a way that grabs attention. You can do this with visuals, or by focusing just on content. Or by …

Tabbed Widgets in Web Design: UI Examples & Free Plugins

CodingJake Rocheleau • May 01, 2018

Certain layouts work really well with tabs. You can show/hide content on the page like Q&A sections or to load dynamic content via Ajax. The trouble is adding tabs into a page that work well and are easy to setup. …

How to Start a Web Design Project [Infographic]

DesignAndrian Valeanu • April 26, 2018

There’s a first time for everything — and it’s finally time for your very first web design project! While landing your first gig is a huge accomplishment in itself, keeping your first client happy requires a whole different set of skills. …