I think of a creative practice as a combination of an approach (a design philosophy) and a series of techniques (craft skills); a good tool facilitates a technique, which in turn supports an approach. It wasn’t until I sat down to write a list of tools I can’t design without, that I realized just how… Continue reading 17 Tools I Can’t Design Without
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8 Design Secrets of B2B Vs B2C Websites
Web design clients come from a wide variety of backgrounds. One day, you’ll be designing a portfolio website for a voiceover artist, the next you’ll be creating a comprehensive ecommerce site for a leading retailer. In an ideal world, you’ll get to a point where you eventually specialize in a niche. However, you’ll need to… Continue reading 8 Design Secrets of B2B Vs B2C Websites
The Anatomy of a Food Ordering System in Restaurants
As times change, so do the demands of people. Nowadays, it’s much more practice for people to stay in the comfort of their homes and wait for the food to arrive instead of the other way around. Food delivery is nothing new where people call in the restaurant to place their orders for delivery. But… Continue reading The Anatomy of a Food Ordering System in Restaurants
How to Check the PHP Version
Here are some quick tips on how to check the PHP version on your computer or server. There are several reasons why you want to check the version of PHP which is installed on your server. For example, you might want to install PHP-based software and to check if the software requirements match with the… Continue reading How to Check the PHP Version
3 Essential Design Trends, July 2020
The biggest trend we’re talking about this month started at WWDC as Apple provided a glimpse of what’s coming next for their operating systems. This time around there’s a distinct design element. Did you catch it? Here’s what’s trending in design this month. 1. Text Highlights and Underlines There’s always been an unwritten rule in… Continue reading 3 Essential Design Trends, July 2020
How to Install PHP in Ubuntu
Today, I’m going to show you how to install PHP in the Ubuntu OS. First, I’ll show you how to install the default stable version of PHP, and then I’ll show you how you can install other versions of PHP. PHP is a server-side scripting language which is mostly used to build web applications—these may… Continue reading How to Install PHP in Ubuntu
Comparium: Automated Website Testing Tool
Are you running a business online? And worried about creating the best website for attracting a large number of people? Are you a website developer and need help in designing an error-free website? So you are on the right track as we provide you the complete knowledge of the best tool to test your website… Continue reading Comparium: Automated Website Testing Tool
25+ Best Free Vintage Fonts (Free & Premium to Download!)
Vintage fonts. Can we ever get enough of them? When you need premium vintage fonts for important projects, head to Envato Elements Absolutely not, and that’s why today, we’re sharing over 25 of the best free vintage fonts as well as a selection of premium vintage fonts you can find at Envato Elements. Unlimited Vintage Font Downloads at… Continue reading 25+ Best Free Vintage Fonts (Free & Premium to Download!)
Should Your Site Be Using Dark Mode?
Taking a stab in the dark is taking on a new meaning with the rise of dark mode design. One of the most requested features over the past few years, both Apple and Google have made a dark theme an essential part of their UI. But why is this? What are the benefits? Are there… Continue reading Should Your Site Be Using Dark Mode?
What Is Composer for PHP and How to Install It
Today, we’re going to discuss one of the most important tools in PHP: the dependency manager Composer. In this article, we’ll look at the ins and outs of Composer and how to install it and use it in your day-to-day PHP development. If you’ve been coding in PHP for some time, you’ll be aware of how PHP libraries… Continue reading What Is Composer for PHP and How to Install It
Building Brand Trust with Transparency: What Web Designers Can Do
The web has made it all too easy for consumers to look up anything and everything they’re interested in or have questions about. “Pet stores near me.” “Best web hosting 2020.” “Tom Brady net worth.” And it’s with this easy access to data that consumers have grown pickier about who they do business with. Because… Continue reading Building Brand Trust with Transparency: What Web Designers Can Do
Online Stores Design Examples to Emulate in 2020
The US economy was on an upswing — in fact, the United States GDP expanded by 2.3% in 2019. 2020, however, is not looking so hot for the labor force or online retailers. There’s no question that the online shopping world has always been competitive, but the recent economic downturn has turned the competition up to 10.… Continue reading Online Stores Design Examples to Emulate in 2020
10 Significant Tips To Make Your Logo Look Aesthetic
7 Shares Well, having a well-designed logo is indeed for any company. It’s a prime factor to get noticed in the market uniquely. People would consider it as a representation element of the brand. Attract the customers and make a great positive impression using nicely-crafted logos. In this contemporary world whether you run a small… Continue reading 10 Significant Tips To Make Your Logo Look Aesthetic
Raygun RUM: Know Your Users’ Experience
It goes without saying that building web applications requires a lot of work. Not only do you have to design, debug, and deliver a fast server-side application, but the same amount of time and care must go into designing, debugging, and delivering a fast client-side application. This means that everyone involved throughout the development process… Continue reading Raygun RUM: Know Your Users’ Experience
How to Update PHP in WordPress
Do you want a faster, more secure WordPress website? It’s important to keep your themes, plugins and even your WordPress software up to date, but what about PHP? WordPress runs on PHP, so upgrading to the latest version is just as important as keeping your plugins, themes and WordPress itself up to date. By switching… Continue reading How to Update PHP in WordPress
Custom Brushes in Photoshop and Procreate: Analysis and Interviews
Love drawing in Procreate or Photoshop? Curious about custom Photoshop brushes or custom brushes for Procreate? There can be a lot to learn and explore there, especially in regards to your options. Should you download custom brushes? Create your own? In this article, we’ll tackle a whole lot of brush content. Whether you’re looking for… Continue reading Custom Brushes in Photoshop and Procreate: Analysis and Interviews
Tips On How To Design Your Own Invoice Template For Business
February 12, 2020 by Spyre Studios Invoices are the bread and butter of your business’s revenue, even if you’re a freelancer. It’s the preferred way to get, on paper, what exactly you need from those that owe you for your service or products. Nowadays we have the choice to make our own to our liking.… Continue reading Tips On How To Design Your Own Invoice Template For Business
How to Connect PHP to MySQL
Do you want ot learn how to connect php to MySQL and perform different types of database operations? In this article, we’ll do just that—we’ll discuss MySQL database connectivity in PHP. PHP provides different ways to connect PHP to a MySQL database server. Until PHP 5.5, one of the most popular ways was with the… Continue reading How to Connect PHP to MySQL
10 Best Restaurant App Templates
Whether it’s Android templates, iOS templates, or cross-platform mobile templates, you will find them all on CodeCanyon. Top-Selling Restaurant App Templates for 2020 on CodeCanyon If you are looking for inspiration or you’re building an application and need help with a particular feature, then you may find your answer in some of these templates. In… Continue reading 10 Best Restaurant App Templates
19 Best Portfolios of 2019
Every month we roundup the best new portfolios released in the previous four weeks. This month we’re looking back at the whole of 2019, and picking out 19 of our favorites from the last 12 months. There’s a mixture here of colorful and restrained, experimental and expected; the one thing they all have in common… Continue reading 19 Best Portfolios of 2019
When to Use Them and Tips for Good UX
Sliders, slideshows, carousels: call them what you will, they’re an incredibly popular way to enhance a WordPress site. When I create a site for a client, they almost always ask me to add one to their home page, if not to every page in the site. But although undeniably attractive, sliders aren’t always needed in… Continue reading When to Use Them and Tips for Good UX
Business Card Software : 15 Best Apps
If you are self-employed, own a business, or just generally want to be more professional in your networking, then you should seriously consider getting yourself a business card. It is a great way to put all of your contact information in a single place with a good design that captures your style and that of… Continue reading Business Card Software : 15 Best Apps
Introducing 15 Best New Portfolios, November 2019
This month, the slow decline of minimalism continues, and color is everywhere. There’s some awesome type, and video-based maximalism seems to be gaining a foothold. Enjoy! Another Colour I adore Another Colour’s site. It takes incredible complexity to produce an effect this simple. The landing page is a looping rainbow gradient, and the gradient strip… Continue reading Introducing 15 Best New Portfolios, November 2019
5 Unexpected UX Design Skills to Help You Level Up
Whenever a hiring boom like this happens, you have to consider how it could work against you. Sure, there are more job openings. However, that means that more UX designers (and designer wannabes) are going to come out of the woodwork, trying to snag up the highly coveted gigs. So, let’s assume that you’re all… Continue reading 5 Unexpected UX Design Skills to Help You Level Up