Carrie Cousins has more than 15 years of experience in media, design, and content marketing. She's a freelance writer and designer and loves helping brands and businesses build amazing things.
These two little words are being used a lot in the design sphere these days. But what truly is interaction design? And what makes you an interaction designer? Here, we’ll answer both of those questions and offer a showcase of …
One of the best techniques to have in your toolkit is designing with type on and around images. But it can also be one of the toughest concepts to pull off successfully. You have to have the right photo, a …
What web design trends will dominate 2022? What styles and techniques should you get familiar with so that your creations are fresh and modern throughout the year? Design trends can shape everything from how designers create to user interface design …
They are everywhere. Little tricks on webpages, in apps and with popups and forms that “trick” you into completing an action online. These so-called dark patterns have a negative impact on user experience, frustrate website visitors and should be avoided. …
Jumpstart new projects and website redesigns with a few of the hottest elements in design for 2021. These trending styles are sure to help you create in a way that’ modern, fresh and perfect for the new year. Here’s the …
Good images are a key part of putting together a great website. But finding images to use can sometimes be difficult. Your options are to take the photos yourself, buy images from a photographer or stock image site or to …
Every new year comes with lists of new design trends and techniques you’ll be using in the months to come. But what about typography? While type trends are often parts of these lists, there aren’t as many devoted to fonts …
It can be hard to get excited about email design. But it is an ever-growing and ever-important part of branding and design for a large number of businesses, freelancers, and even designers. Email design can make or break the messages that …
New year, new web design trends. We are already starting to see some design elements that will be hot in 2020 (and maybe beyond). Most of these trending web design themes are continuations of things that have been building in …
Ready to make 2020 the year of the email for your marketing campaigns? Crafting an amazing message with a trendy design is the perfect combination for sending an email that demands clicks in the inbox. These email design trends for …
Provide an extra element that will delight, inform, or help users with live weather information right on your website. It’s easier than you think with Weatherstack API. Use the tool to retrieve instant – and accurate – weather information for …
Some days the hardest part of your job – and the biggest time suck – can be searching for files, exporting across tools, and gathering feedback. But design work can be easier. That’s where Abstract comes in. The tool is …
Do you ever wish you knew more about website visitors to provide more personalized experiences? IP Geolocation API does just that. It’s a free an open source tool for IP to geolocation. It’s fairly easy to use and can help …
Did you know that more than 4 percent of the population is color blind? Different variations of color blindness and other sight impairments can impact the readability and usability of your website. It’s up to you to ensure that your …
If you like to write for the web, we have the perfect theme for your next WordPress website build. Newspaper, which is the top selling news theme of all time on the Envato Market, is a robust and easy-to-use option …
If you are anything like me, you probably sit in front of a computer most of the day. (That’s just the nature of design work.) And as much as we get up, move around and do other things, there are …
New year, new time to think about web design trends. The start of the year is a great time to look back on the previous year and your successes and look ahead to things that you want to improve and …
No matter what your level of design is – from beginner to master coder – there are times when you need ready-to-use web development assets. Codester is a one-stop-shop for everything from PHP scripts to app templates to themes to …
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 …
Have you ever needed to build a website quickly? Or needed a design element that you just couldn’t make work on your own? How did you solve these problems? For WordPress users a page builder tool can be a lifesaver …
Looking for a great page builder to help jumpstart your website design projects? YOOtheme Pro is a powerful theme and page builder for WordPress. It has everything a designer needs to create a neat design and is packed with premium …
Do you love the design and convenience of a website builder, but sometimes feel the lack of control? Web developers, Wix Code is for you. The new tool combines the design of a website builder and quick start-up time with …
Apple recently released it’s winners of the 2017 Design Awards. The annual event showcases some of the most outstanding design and innovation in the digital space. The awards are in their 20th year and “recognize excellence in design, innovation and …
A user’s first impression of your site can be a lasting one. In the first few seconds, a person decides to stick with your content or move on. They will also make decisions about whether your site fits their needs. …
