Web Development Portfolio Tips: Ultimate Guide to Show Your Skills

CodingJake Rocheleau • October 09, 2017

Portfolio design articles usually focus on creating portfolios for visual designers. But web developers & programmers need portfolio sites too! Custom developers portfolios typically have varying trends for showcasing their work. It’s tough knowing where to start a new website …

How to Create Responsive Search Forms: Design Tips & Trends

Website DesignJake Rocheleau • October 02, 2017

Designing Responsive Search Forms: Tips & Trends for Web Designers

Every modern website should use a responsive layout. This makes it easier to browse on any device but it makes the page trickier to design. The beloved search field is one example of a tricky page element. With responsive layouts on …

The Inspiration Behind Brutalism in Web Design

Website DesignBen Bate • September 25, 2017

A stripped-down internet inspired by architecture of the 90s. Brutalism in web design, in its most basic form, incorporates stark colors, bold and unforgiving shapes and layouts, and typography that is often clumsy and oversized. By now, we have all …

Exit Intent Modal Windows: Design Trends & Examples

Website DesignJake Rocheleau • September 14, 2017

It seems like exit intent modals are the norm with every major blog, SaaS product, and digital ecommerce shop or ecommerce email. These exit intents are modal windows that appear on top of the page once your mouse cursor leaves the website. …

12 Best Color Scheme Generator Web Apps for Designers

Website ToolsJake Rocheleau • September 11, 2017

Smart designers know it’s a waste of time to reinvent the wheel. And with so many free resources online it’s easier than ever to find tools that’ll save you time. Color selection is a big process and often requires a …

How to Pair Typefaces & Ensure Readability [Infographic]

DesignDiana Valeanu • September 04, 2017

Every designer wants to master the art of pairing typefaces and combining fonts. Good typography enhances design and can lead to better readability – two must-haves for your website design projects. But how do you become a master of typography? …

How to Create Vector Textures in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

Adobe ToolsAndrei Ștefan • September 01, 2017

For some time, textures have been an important part of graphic design, but the process for creating them is not always that clear. This ultimately led you on a hunt to find the ones that were free and tasteful – …

Crazy Sliders – 10 Ways of Taking Sliders to the Next Level

Website ExamplesNataly Birch • August 21, 2017

Crazy Sliders - 10 Ways of taking Slider to the next level

Every other website seems to include a full-screen slider. It is a tested way to quickly and unobtrusively interest users with important stuff such as featured products or portfolio pieces. Its realization is pretty banal. In a nutshell, it is …

Gradients in Web Design: Trends, Examples & Resources

Website DesignJake Rocheleau • August 16, 2017

The gradient trend started with web 2.0 and has advanced quite a ways since then. Modern gradients can be designed purely in CSS3 so it’s easier to build them into buttons, backgrounds, and even typography. Let’s delve into this trend of …

The Ultimate UX Design of: the Credit Card Payment Form

UX DesignMarcin Treder • August 15, 2017

The Peak Point of eCommerce and SaaS – the Credit Card Payment Form If you’re selling something online, you know it’s not the easiest thing to do. You need to find a prospective customer, present your product in a good …