How Much Should I Charge for Logo Design in 2020?

For those who are starting to work as a freelance designer, almost always this question pops up: How much should I charge for a logo design? If there is one thing that is quite hard to put a price to – it is creative outputs. There is really no set value, and the prices vary… Continue reading How Much Should I Charge for Logo Design in 2020?

Interview: Redesigning the Empire State Building’s Website

In 2019, to keep pace with an interior redesign of its visitor experience, the Empire State Building decided to redesign its website. Blue Fountain Media were engaged to deliver the project. With the new site launching, we spoke to Head of Design, Tatyana Khamdamova about designing for the world’s most famous building. Webdesigner Depot: The… Continue reading Interview: Redesigning the Empire State Building’s Website

Parse XML to an Array in PHP With SimpleXML

In this post, you’ll learn how to parse XML into an array in PHP. SimpleXML is a PHP extension that makes this possible. In your day-to-day PHP development, sometimes you’ll need to deal with XML content. Whether it’s exporting data as XML documents or processing incoming XML documents in your application, it’s always handy to… Continue reading Parse XML to an Array in PHP With SimpleXML

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

Performance Tip: Use the Media Attribute for Faster Page Load Times

Sometimes web performance optimization takes a lot of work, and sometimes performance can be improved in just a moment. Adding the media attribute to conditional CSS files is an easy and quick way to speed up web page load times. TL;DR In short, if you add the media attribute to the <link> tag that calls… Continue reading Performance Tip: Use the Media Attribute for Faster Page Load Times

Top Free Apps for Wix From the App Market

There are different embeddable applications and plugins for websites depending on the needs of a particular developer. For Wix users, there are multiple applications available in the App Market. No need for plug-in downloads and embeds. The Wix App Market allows the installation of applications and plug-ins with only a few clicks. There is no… Continue reading Top Free Apps for Wix From the App Market

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

30+ Free Signature Fonts (Script Fonts to Download Now)

Don’t let a less than outstanding signature hold you back. Instead, try a cool signature font and create a unique signature you can be proud of. Try a premium signature font from Envato Elements, like Magnolia Stylish Signature Font Today we’ll share with you over 30 free signature style fonts as well as a selection… Continue reading 30+ Free Signature Fonts (Script Fonts to Download Now)

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

Why Do Websites Look the Same (And Should We Care)?

If we don’t question this kind of design homogenization, do we put ourselves at risk of perpetuating the same mistakes in the years to come? Or is it even a mistake to begin with? Today, I’m going to look at four things that are likely causing this, and what you can do to break the… Continue reading Why Do Websites Look the Same (And Should We Care)?

90s Graphic Design Trends: From Aesthetic Fonts to Grunge Patterns and Rave Flyers

The 90s trends in graphic design were full of fashion statements, bold colors, and many music genres. Let’s take a look at some famous 90s art styles that made this decade so popular.  Many of the 90s graphics were heavily influenced by pop culture and the underground music scene. Also, many 90s trends happened simultaneously,… Continue reading 90s Graphic Design Trends: From Aesthetic Fonts to Grunge Patterns and Rave Flyers

Diversity Initiatives in Web Design

Web developers have been the bedrock of any company’s business strategy for some time, and the industry is continuing to thrive and grow at a rapid pace. This is why it’s surprising that it is so lacklustre when it comes to diversity. A recent study revealed 80% of those in the design industry are male,… Continue reading Diversity Initiatives in Web Design

How to Define Effective Milestones in Design Projects

When it comes to creating and launching a website, it’s important to deliver realistic time expectations to the client, and establish the different stages you can bill them for. After all, creating a site is about so much more than putting some code together. From the initial brief to the launch of the site there… Continue reading How to Define Effective Milestones in Design Projects

Web Design: 37 Creative UI/UX Websites for Inspiration

29 Shares Great website design inspiration for web designer or website developer. Fresh web designs with amazing UI/UX, you might want to look into the 2020 web design trends and get inspired. In this web design showcase gallery we are gathered thirty seven creative websites design. Read through our article to find a list of… Continue reading Web Design: 37 Creative UI/UX Websites for Inspiration

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

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

Typeface vs. Font: What Is the Difference Between Them?

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a font and a typeface? Well, wonder no more because that’s exactly what we’re clarifying today.  Follow along with us over on our Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel: Typeface vs. Font Browse the terrific collection of premium Typefaces and Fonts to be found at Envato Elements Many people… Continue reading Typeface vs. Font: What Is the Difference Between Them?

6 Beautiful In-Game Environments to Inspire You

There’s plenty of reasons why gamers love playing video games. However, the chance to explore beautiful and awe-inspiring places has to be right up there as among one of the biggest reasons why people get into gaming. For anyone looking for a new game to immerse themselves in, here are some of our favourite video… Continue reading 6 Beautiful In-Game Environments to Inspire You

Why Use WordPress?

In this quick tip I’ll tell you why it’s worth using WordPress to create your website. We’ll look at a number of convincing points WordPress has in its favor—let’s dive in! Why Use WordPress? What is WordPress? We’ll begin by answering a simple question: what is WordPress? WordPress is a CMS (a Content Management System) and… Continue reading Why Use WordPress?

8 of the Top WP Multipurpose Themes That You Can Use

More than a few multipurpose WordPress themes have become big sellers in recent years, and for a reason. Actually, for several reasons. One reason is they serve as excellent toolkits for web designers who have large and varied clienteles. The best multipurpose themes, like those presented here, are popular for other reasons as well. They… Continue reading 8 of the Top WP Multipurpose Themes That You Can Use

Mothers Day Vector Graphics for Designers

Mother is a blessing and a gift from Almighty God. The first word a baby utters is Mother in love and calls out loud no matter it is a happy or sad moment of its life. This Mother’s day makes your mom feel extra special by making beautiful Mothers Day cards, photo frames and anything… Continue reading Mothers Day Vector Graphics for Designers

5 Tips to an Aspiring Portrait Photographer: How to Become a Professional

Are you passionate about portrait photography and would like to create masterpieces like Annie Leibowitz? Do you think that something is still missing from your shots to make them truly stunning? Mastering portrait photography might be not as difficult as you think it is, just follow our simple advice. Learn Your Subject The most important… Continue reading 5 Tips to an Aspiring Portrait Photographer: How to Become a Professional

12 Home Office Setup Ideas for Web Designers and Developers

Coffee, music, YouTube channels, and procrastination— only a handful of things can make your day when it comes to increasing productivity but none of them are as complete as having a home office setup. It makes a world of difference where and how you work especially if you work from home. Hence, some home office… Continue reading 12 Home Office Setup Ideas for Web Designers and Developers

The Best Note-Taking Apps for Android and How to Make Your Own

Note-taking is a simple yet essential activity for businesses and general consumers as well. There are tons of note-taking apps for Android, ranging from simple to advanced.  Some of the uses of note-taking apps include: recording meetings jotting down ideas shared editing of a document In this post, I’ll show you some of the best… Continue reading The Best Note-Taking Apps for Android and How to Make Your Own