Deque Systems announces axe-con, a new, digital accessibility conference: March 10-11, 2021

Free, Multi-track Online Event Focuses on Helping All Professionals Build, Test and Maintain Accessible Digital Experiences Deque is excited to announce a brand-new digital accessibility conference: axe-con!! Axe-con is an open and inclusive digital accessibility conference that welcomes developers, designers, business leaders, and accessibility professionals of all experience levels to a new kind of accessibility… Continue reading Deque Systems announces axe-con, a new, digital accessibility conference: March 10-11, 2021

5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Small Business

Starting a business comes with its risks. Even though running a business is a lifelong goal for many, everyone makes mistakes when they’re starting out. With anything new, it’s only natural to make errors and oversights. Yet, too many mistakes can ruin a small business. This list identifies solutions to some of the common mistakes… Continue reading 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Small Business

Soft Skills Designers Should Have

To be a professional in the creative industry, there are several things that you have to have. Obviously, you will need the necessary technical skills and the talent. However, to be successful in your craft, there are other skills that you need to learn – like soft skills. In this article, we will be talking… Continue reading Soft Skills Designers Should Have

25+ Best Free Distressed Fonts (& Grunge Fonts)

If you want to give your text a weathered look, use a grunge or distressed font. Depending on the context, these fonts can convey either an edgy urban vibe or a vintage style. Portico Urban Rough is just one of many awesome distressed fonts available at Envato Elements Check out this list of the 25+ best… Continue reading 25+ Best Free Distressed Fonts (& Grunge Fonts)

How to Start a Successful Career in Web Design in 2020

The internet is completely changing everything about the world we live in today. Outside of just visiting websites and social media platforms, the demand for having an online presense is a requirement for businesses, brands and organizations of all sizes. This also means that there is a great demand for site developers, content creators and… Continue reading How to Start a Successful Career in Web Design in 2020

Create Your First React Native Android App

React Native is an open-source mobile application framework created by Facebook you can use it to develop applications for Android and iOS devices with a single codebase. React Native powers some of the world’s most popular apps, such as Instagram and Facebook, and in this post I’ll show you how to create your first React Native… Continue reading Create Your First React Native Android App

28 Figma UI Kits for Designers

It’s easy to see why both web and app designers have fallen in love with Figma. The web-based interface design tool lets you build, share and collaborate on interactive prototypes for your projects. A good Figma UI kit can help establish a consistent look from the very beginning. It also features plenty of ways to… Continue reading 28 Figma UI Kits for Designers

The Latest Research for Web Designers, August 2020

While a lot of the research for web designers that’s come out this year has to do with COVID-19, we’re starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel. Many of these reports aren’t just looking at the effects of the pandemic on business and marketing today. They’re now looking at what consumers… Continue reading The Latest Research for Web Designers, August 2020

30 Best Landing Page Templates Of 2020

57 Shares A landing page should be aesthetically pleasing, clean and elegant. It should be simple to understand yet it must have all the information that the website wants to convey to the visitor of the website. It should appeal to the visitor and the design and colors used should be attractive and related to… Continue reading 30 Best Landing Page Templates Of 2020

Fonts Similar to Times New Roman (And Its History)

Fonts similar to Times New Roman are growing in popularity, and it’s easy to see why. The classic Times New Roman font family has been used everywhere from newspapers to popular desktop publishing software, and it’s now become instantly recognisable. You can find Wensley and other great Times New Roman alternatives on Envato Elements But… Continue reading Fonts Similar to Times New Roman (And Its History)

'Knowing what you're looking at' – JS tips for new React developers

August 17, 2020 I have a confession to make. While I have been a professional web developer for over 6 years, I didn’t feel comfortable with JavaScript until a year and a half ago. I still don’t feel like I know a lot of things. There’s a lot that still confuses me. But I’ve grown… Continue reading 'Knowing what you're looking at' – JS tips for new React developers

5 Must-Have Web Developer Tools to Help You Become Efficient

Web developers are miracle workers who execute their clients’ visions by building websites that meet their needs. Being a web developer requires skills, talent, and hard work. However, you need more than certificates and a reliable wifi connection to be an efficient web developer. Specific tools can contribute to the coding process or bring all… Continue reading 5 Must-Have Web Developer Tools to Help You Become Efficient

What Font Looks Like Handwriting?

There is a multitude of fonts that look like handwriting available for free on the internet. Handwritten fonts are on trend right now and are commonly used in graphic design and web design.  These kinds of fonts are great for statement designs and pieces. Statement arts, web headers, and more. These kinds of handwritten fonts are… Continue reading What Font Looks Like Handwriting?

17 Open Source Fonts You’ll Actually Love

The right typeface can make or break your website. As designers, we will always be naturally drawn towards the premium fonts such as Circular, DIN, or Maison Neue; Before you know it, your website is racking up a font bill larger than your hosting bill. We’ve put together a list of open-source fonts that will… Continue reading 17 Open Source Fonts You’ll Actually Love

What Are the Best Online Web Design Certificate Programs?

August 5, 2020 by Clarence Web design is a continuous learning process. As our technology develops day by day, the number of new things we need to learn to be well-versed in web design increases as well. Good thing there are already online classes that teach web design. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional,… Continue reading What Are the Best Online Web Design Certificate Programs?

Art Deco Graphic Design: Let’s Talk About This Trend

Are you a fan of The Great Gatsby? Do you just adore the Roaring Twenties, with its flapper dresses, extra-long cigarette holders, and swing dancing? Are you attracted to clean lines and bold design? Chances are you’re responding to the ethos of Art Deco design. Russell Patterson / Public domain Art Deco, a specific style… Continue reading Art Deco Graphic Design: Let’s Talk About This Trend

Tips on How to Become a Recognizable Graphic Designer

Have you thought about changing careers, and graphic design sounds like a very attractive proposal? Or maybe you have always had a knack for drawing, and would like to become someone who makes a living off of it? Whatever the case may be, there is a high demand for good graphic designers. Both freelancers and… Continue reading Tips on How to Become a Recognizable Graphic Designer

3 Essential Design Trends, August 2020

Do the lazy days have you longing for a new design technique to try? You are in luck. This month’s collection of essential design trends is packed with functional ideas to spruce up design projects. And all of them are fairly easy to accomplish and will give your project a modern – or intentionally old-school… Continue reading 3 Essential Design Trends, August 2020

All About the Futura Font and Its History

The Futura font is one of the most famous geometric fonts, and it’s still popular to this day. In this article, we tell you all about the Futura font history and its impact on the design world. What Is Futura? Designed in 1927, Futura is still considered a modern font that conveys progress. We’ve seen… Continue reading All About the Futura Font and Its History

18 Best Contact Form PHP Scripts for 2020

Are you looking for an easy to use contact form PHP script?  Contact forms are a must-have for every website. They encourage your site visitors to engage with you, while potentially lowering the amount of spam you get.  For businesses, this engagement with visitors increases the chances of turning them into clients or customers and… Continue reading 18 Best Contact Form PHP Scripts for 2020

How to make a business website better by improving its UX

4 Shares To establish a modern business, you need to create a website. Websites are precious. They provide quick access to the essential information and services a company offers. It is great to have an excellent online presence – and sites allow just that. However, many users expect a particular web design one business to… Continue reading How to make a business website better by improving its UX

How to Create Patterns in Affinity Designer

What You’ll Be Creating In today’s tutorial, we’re going to learn how to make a pattern in Affinity Designer. We’ll explore three different methods in order to see which one is the best. Also, don’t forget you can always expand your pattern library by heading over to Envato Elements, where you’ll find a great selection of… Continue reading How to Create Patterns in Affinity Designer

How To Act and Understand Accessibility Right Now

In recent history, the digital channel has extended it’s already dominant reach, even further. Whether its COVID-19, omnichannel strategy, mobile, or driven by user behavior and expectations, the digital channel is key for business-to-consumer (B2C) organizations. As organizations are investing more in digital channels, it’s important that accessibility is included. Not addressing accessibility can leave… Continue reading How To Act and Understand Accessibility Right Now

Best Colleges to Study Graphic Design

0 Shares Over the last several years, graphic design has gained more popularity worldwide and not because people have suddenly discovered their love for art. First, this is one of the key components in the IT industry for creating user-friendly design and experience for smartphone users. Secondly, this job can be easily done on a… Continue reading Best Colleges to Study Graphic Design