From Top to Bottom: Vertical Orientation in Web Design

Website ExamplesNataly Birch • December 19, 2017

From Top to Bottom Vertical Orientation is Gaining Popularity

From left to right (or for such languages as Arabic or Persian from right to left), from top to bottom that is our accustomed path of exploring things in the books, documents, websites, advertisements, pamphlets, etc. In general, horizontal orientation …

Best Tools for Web Designers to Use in 2026

Website ToolsJake Rocheleau • December 14, 2017

Best Tools for Web Designers to Use in 2018

The design world moves fast and there’s always new tools coming out. To stay ahead of the game requires an ear to the ground at all times. I’ve been keeping an eye on the design space this year and put …

Best Websites to Find Design Freebies: The Ultimate Collection

FreebiesJake Rocheleau • November 02, 2017

Design freebies can save you time recreating assets from scratch. If you search hard enough you can find everything from icon sets to UI kits and free stock photos too. Over the years freebie sites have come & gone. The best have …

15 Best Free Icon Design Video Tutorials on YouTube

FreebiesJake Rocheleau • October 30, 2017

The best design software can be used for creating both websites and icons. If you search around you’ll find plenty of icon tuts for Illustrator, Photoshop and for Sketch too. But written guides aren’t always enough when it comes to visual design. I often …

SaaS Interface Design: Examples, Trends & Best Practices

Website DesignJake Rocheleau • October 23, 2017

SaaS Interface Design: Trends, & Best Practices for Designing a SaaS UI

Designing a SaaS product for the web is no easy task. It requires not just an idea, but a clear plan of how it’ll work and which features you’ll support. This also means a lot of UX planning from the early wireframing …

Mega Navigation Menu Design Trends in Modern Websites

Website DesignJake Rocheleau • October 16, 2017

We’ve all seen mega navigations and fullscreen dropdowns online. They’re common across the web and especially useful on sites with tons of links. But designing a mega nav that works can be a real pain. There are no strict guidelines …

Block Reveal Effect, a New Design Trend for Entrances and Exits

Website DesignNataly Birch • October 12, 2017

For all those who adore the beauty of simplicity obtained by regular geometric shapes and modular layouts, there is an excellent solution. It is the block reveal effect and it is pretty trendy. It ideally refines interfaces as well as …

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 …