The Economist Redesign Does It Right

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The Economist Redesign Does It Right

It’s been decades since one of the oldest news magazines in the world has looked different. That all changed in October when The Economist launched a redesign that freshens up the look of the news and makes it easier to …

Globes and Spheres – 3D Circles in Web Design

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Earth Globe with the Enigmatic Feel

Last year we saw a passion for using plain geometric shapes in interfaces: rectangles, triangles, lines and circles. They were everywhere: in hero areas, footers, main sections. More recently, circles have captured our attention; though not in its habitual flat …

Modern Take on Patterned Backgrounds in Web Design

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Modern take on Patterned Backgrounds in Web Design

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

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10 Distinctive Features of Japanese-Style Web Design

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

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10 Original Ways to Slide Out a Menu in Web Design

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

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Design Trends for Fixed Navigation Menus in Web Design

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

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19 tools to help designers and developers stay organized

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

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Best and Free JavaScript Plugins for 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

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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

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Designing a Portfolio Website with Oversized Typography

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 …