Frustrating Points for Web Developers

Web developing is one of the most important steps while developing a website. This particular activity is very tough as there are huge numbers of technologies that are used for the same. The web developer needs to find out the exact type of developing tools that will help to develop some of the best compatible… Continue reading Frustrating Points for Web Developers

Webydo: The Code Free Website Creator Platform For Professional Designers

Let’s say you are a designer who is hired by clients to create websites. The traditional process is to design the picture of the website in Photoshop and get it approved by the client. Once he approves it, you will have to hire a developer or a coder who will then convert that design into… Continue reading Webydo: The Code Free Website Creator Platform For Professional Designers

Free Download: 3 Realistic Android Mockups

Video Preview Android Mockups There are three beautiful Android mockups for you to use. If you’re a SparkleStock member, you can download the premium pack which includes an additional nine 20 megapixels mockups. These mockups let you adjust the screen brightness simply by changing the opacity. The reflections automatically adjust to your image and it… Continue reading Free Download: 3 Realistic Android Mockups

10 Terrific Time-Saving CSS Cleanup Tools

The benefits of having clean, organized CSS are numerous. A site with immaculate CSS will load more quickly, appear more prominently in search results, and serve as a stellar testament of your professionalism for future clients. Everyone from the everyday visitor to the most scrutinous fellow designer will benefit from your diligent, clean CSS markup. … Continue reading 10 Terrific Time-Saving CSS Cleanup Tools

How Human Centric Web Design Improves Your Workflow

Human-centric and user-centric design are two terms we often hear in the industry, though sometimes both designers and developers consider them to mean the same. User-centered design is something most of us aim to put high on our list of priorities; having the end-user in mind and reflecting this philosophy in our products. Human-centered design… Continue reading How Human Centric Web Design Improves Your Workflow

Beginning With WordPress: Editing the Look of Your Site With CSS

This entry is part 6 of 6 in the series Beginning With WordPress So, now that we have a child theme set up we’re ready to get make some changes to the look and feel of our site. What You’ll Need Web browser – I’m using Chrome Text editor – I’m using Text Wrangler FTP… Continue reading Beginning With WordPress: Editing the Look of Your Site With CSS

14 Fantastic Free Tools for Design Collaboration

For designers, collaborating and sharing design concepts can be frustrating. The process is often initiated over email, while we wait for feedback and sort through comments and revision notes. However, there’s a wealth of excellent collaboration tools to make it easier to get feedback and approve artwork in a timely, professional manner. For freelancers or… Continue reading 14 Fantastic Free Tools for Design Collaboration

How to Promote Your E-Commerce Business with Social Media Marketing

When it comes to marketing and promotion, no one can ignore the scope and potential of social media. Social media is nowadays considered the de-facto destination for promoting e-commerce based businesses. Because of its interactive nature, social media provides a ready pool of users that can be converted into sales, facilitates a platform of communication… Continue reading How to Promote Your E-Commerce Business with Social Media Marketing

30 Awe-Inspiring Mobile App Designs

Mobile app designs have been revolutionized by the smartphone war. Android, iOS and other famous mobile operating systems have changes the way we look mobile phones. Now more responsive and unique experience is being served by these Operating Systems. Mobile app designs are the main topic of concern for these systems. There are many functions… Continue reading 30 Awe-Inspiring Mobile App Designs

5 Things to Never Say to Clients

Pitching to a new client can be challenging for a variety of reasons. Designers must walk a fine line that entails winning the client without compromising their own needs and values. The willingness to do whatever it takes to make the potential client happy seems like a great attitude and a noble, prudent approach, but… Continue reading 5 Things to Never Say to Clients

An Interactive Timeline of Revolutions in Print Technology

Can design change the world? Can it define an era? The answer to both those questions is… maybe. Over the years, colours, shapes and forms have become deeply associated with certain times and places; with a certain atmosphere that seemed to encapsulate the culture at any given moment. That’s not exactly a controversial idea, but… Continue reading An Interactive Timeline of Revolutions in Print Technology

Improving Your Site’s User Experience

When it comes to web design, the quality of experience that users have with a site determines whether it’s successful or not – regardless of how visually catchy the design is. A positive experience drives sales and conversions, while a negative one deters visitors from staying or returning. Therefore performance optimization should be a central… Continue reading Improving Your Site’s User Experience

Adobe Improves 3D Functionality in Photoshop CS6.1

Adobe made some rather significant changes to its 3D features in Photoshop CS6. In CS6.1, they have made a handful of tweaks that you should be aware of. These new features include a way to generate bump map textures from flat artwork, using the Normals menu; smoother previewing of soft shadows; full-image ray tracing, replacing… Continue reading Adobe Improves 3D Functionality in Photoshop CS6.1

Tip: Smart Object Duplication

For those who use Smart Objects in Photoshop, you’re probably aware that when a Smart Object is duplicated, the duplication and the original Smart Object share the same source file. This means, that if you were to edit the source (by double-clicking on either Smart Object), the changes would be reflected on both layers. However,… Continue reading Tip: Smart Object Duplication