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Build vs. Buy: Automated Accessibility Tools

If something can be automated, developers will try to build it to save them time. In the field of accessibility, some automated tools out there can catch up to 50% of accessibility defects (like axe-core). On top of that, there are a lot of free accessibility rules libraries out there already for developers to choose… Continue reading Build vs. Buy: Automated Accessibility Tools

Case Study: Storytelling Through Brand Design

A successful rebrand goes far beyond flashy graphics and high-res photos. It tells a story. It positions a product to fulfill the wants and needs of the consumer. Following the rebrand journey of Lettuce Grow, take a look at how visual elements can enforce the mission of your brand, engage your consumer and cultivate incredible results.… Continue reading Case Study: Storytelling Through Brand Design

20 Unmissable Websites, June 2020

Every month we publish a roundup of the 20 most unmissable websites newly launched, or updated in the previous four weeks. In June’s edition you’ll find everything from corporate sites for global power-houses, to personal sites for innovative designers. This month we’re seeing a lot of flamboyance, a lot of passion, and the color of… Continue reading 20 Unmissable Websites, June 2020

17 Most Useful PHP Scripts (and 5 Great Free Scripts)

Whether you need to create a dating website, add a shopping cart to your eCommerce store, or launch a marketing campaign, there is a PHP script that is right for you. Add a new set of features and functionality to your website with these scripts and create a more robust platform for your customers.  Today’s website… Continue reading 17 Most Useful PHP Scripts (and 5 Great Free Scripts)

Exciting New Tools for Designers, April 2020

While there’s a lot going in the world with the COVID-19 pandemic, the design world is also reacting. You’ll notice that some of the newest tools and resources for designers are for working through or with the virus’ impact or are inspired by this change to our lifestyles. Here’s what new for designers this month.… Continue reading Exciting New Tools for Designers, April 2020

How Freelancers Can Stay Positive During the Coronavirus Crisis

There are a lot of negative emotions swirling around right now: fear; stress; frustration; anxiety; depression. And what’s worse is that it feels like there’s no escape from them. We don’t know how long the coronavirus crisis is going to last, so we can’t allow these negative emotions to overwhelm us day in and day… Continue reading How Freelancers Can Stay Positive During the Coronavirus Crisis

31 Best Twitch Stream "Starting Soon" Overlays Using a Twitch Overlay Maker

A stream “starting soon” overlay is the perfect way to let your audience know that you’re getting ready to come online. One of the terrific Stream Overlay Templates at Placeit.net And the best way to make sure that your overlay is on point is with a stream overlay template from Placeit. Placeit offers a wide… Continue reading 31 Best Twitch Stream "Starting Soon" Overlays Using a Twitch Overlay Maker

Introducing 15 Best New Portfolios, February 2020

Each month we publish a roundup of the best new portfolios, launched in the previous four weeks, by freelancers, agencies, and other creative professionals. This month’s edition is packed with color and animation. Almost every site in this list animates some part of its interface, and many are dependent on animation entirely. You’ll find tons… Continue reading Introducing 15 Best New Portfolios, February 2020

How Does WordPress Work?

What You’ll Be Creating If you’re new to WordPress, or switching over from a static website, you might want to know exactly how WordPress works. WordPress is a content management system, or CMS. It works by combining some core files, a database, files that you add or install, and a dashboard for Pat to manage… Continue reading How Does WordPress Work?

30 Examples of Creative Typography that Will Blow Your Mind

If you wanna blow your mind just step in and see yourself, how much hand-lettering creativity can improve simple words in dashing and memorable sentences. Today I’ shared best examples of lettering and typography designs that will blow your mind. Typography is always inspiration for those who know the importance of words. Good handmade lettering… Continue reading 30 Examples of Creative Typography that Will Blow Your Mind

Can Best Practice Replace Design Research?

Heart-warming or not, co-creation with a client—the utopian ideal of shared vision—has its drawbacks. There are only so many times you can hear the words “brand strategy” before actually chewing your own face off. In the age of WordPress, Drupal and, dare I say it, Wix, it’s never been more tempting to pay lip-service to… Continue reading Can Best Practice Replace Design Research?

6 Tips for Writing Content Regularly

Okay, you need three to five new ideas for articles, all on the same general topic. Go… Now here’s where we separate the people who have to come up with regular content all the time from the people who don’t. The people who have things they want to write about but can never get around… Continue reading 6 Tips for Writing Content Regularly

Less is (Almost) Definitely More: An Introduction to Hick’s Law for Web Designers

Imagine the public excitement when, in 1951, William Edmund Hick (“Hickey” to his friends?!) and Ray (with an “a”) Hyman published research about people’s responses to a bunch of flashing lights. I’m sure no-one could imagine how important this work would be for the information age since, of course, at that time, a bank of… Continue reading Less is (Almost) Definitely More: An Introduction to Hick’s Law for Web Designers

Automatically Create a Multilingual WordPress Site With a Translator Plugin

A multilingual WordPress site is one that offers content in more than one language. For example, a site can provide content in English, French, German, and Spanish. Since most countries have more than one official language, it makes sense to have content in multiple languages. Having a multilingual site is one of the best ways… Continue reading Automatically Create a Multilingual WordPress Site With a Translator Plugin

Build a Tabbed Product Archive for Your WooCommerce Store

In this tutorial you will learn how to make your WooCommerce store a little more stylish by organizing the product archive with tabs. We’ll create tabs with a multi-column layout, a multi-row carousel, and a grid layout. What We’re Going to Build Over the coming steps we will create a WordPress plugin, inside which we … Continue reading Build a Tabbed Product Archive for Your WooCommerce Store

How to Build an Engaging (And Functional) Event Website

Hosting an event, a birthday or even planning for your own wedding or retirement party? No matter what it is, having a website to help promote the event and share information with your audience is great. If you are hoping to attract as many participants as possible, you need to make a website and also… Continue reading How to Build an Engaging (And Functional) Event Website

Exploding 3D Objects with Three.js

A set of WebGL demos that show an exploding 3D object animation inspired by “Kubrick Life Website: 3D Motion”. From our monthly sponsor: HelloSign API: Everything IT wants and developers love. Try it free today. Today we’d like to share an exploding object experiment with you. The effect is inspired by Kubrick Life Website: 3D… Continue reading Exploding 3D Objects with Three.js

The 7 Programming Languages Web Developers Need To Know in 2019

March 19, 2019 by Alex Fox It might not seem important for web developers to learn programming languages. After all, HTML and CSS can develop some incredible sites all on their own. But JavaScript, PHP, and Swift can all extend the functionality of your web page significantly in was that CSS can’t hope to accomplish.… Continue reading The 7 Programming Languages Web Developers Need To Know in 2019

International Artist Feature: Jordan

Welcome back to our International Artist Series. Today, we’re catching up with four amazing artists from Jordan, a Middle Eastern country that is home to ancient monuments and an incredible history. I asked each artist how their country and culture influenced their work, and they delivered great responses. Moh’d M. Khatib Our first… Continue reading International Artist Feature: Jordan

Logo Trends For 2019

Having a logo for your business is pretty much a no-brainer. It’s synonymous to your brand’s identity, a visual representation that people will recognize immediately even without the company or product name. Knowing, understanding and applying wisely chosen trends in logo design to your emblem shows that your brand is contemporary and relevant to the… Continue reading Logo Trends For 2019

4 Examples of Bad UI and How to Avoid Them

The easiest way to observe bad user interfaces is by keeping your eyes open. Every time you order something online, every time you visit a new website, every time you fill in a form, purchase a product or publish a post, think about how you’re being asked to perform that task. Where are the buttons… Continue reading 4 Examples of Bad UI and How to Avoid Them

International Artist Feature: Slovenia

Welcome back to our International Artist Series. Today, we’re catching up with seven incredible artists from Slovenia, a central European country with vast mountainous scenes and landscapes. I asked each artist how their country and culture influenced their work, and they delivered great responses. Jernej Myint Our first artist, Jernej Myint, is a… Continue reading International Artist Feature: Slovenia

How to Maintain the Selected Option On Page Load

Imagine you’re using a <select> element to navigate between pages–ordinarily the select will return to its default option when the page reloads. Today we’ll learn how to maintain the selected option, ensuring that whatever page you’ve selected remains selected even once the new page has been served. To demonstrate it, we’ll use a demo project with… Continue reading How to Maintain the Selected Option On Page Load