The importance of mobile design really cannot be exaggerated these days. In 2014, 60 percent of web traffic came from a mobile device. That’s well over half, and more than enough reason to convince any sane person of the importance of mobile first design. But building a top smartphone app is tough. Contrary to what… Continue reading 6 main elements of beautifully designed smartphone apps
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Flat design is great but it can’t turn a crappy product into a good one
I say a silent prayer of thanks every time I see how popular flat design has become in modern interface. As great as this minimalist design language is, however, many people seem to think that it has far more power than it really does. While aesthetically pleasing and simple, flat design isn’t enough to take a… Continue reading Flat design is great but it can’t turn a crappy product into a good one
#Infographic: Logo design evolution
One of the most common uses of design skills is production of logos. Companies pay a lot of money and designers often put in a lot of time perfecting the brand image that will be on display for years, even decades at a time. Of course, sometimes it’s necessary to shake things up, to refresh… Continue reading #Infographic: Logo design evolution
Web design in the video age
There’s no questioning the fact that video is becoming more and more important in the world of web design. Many sites have them and they’re often the primary component of a page. What does the future hold? Federico was the only other kid on the block with a dedicated ISDN line, so I gave him… Continue reading Web design in the video age
#Infographic: How design and love come together
If you start a sentence off with “Love is like…” you don’t often end it with “…being a designer”. Then again, if you’re not a designer, you probably won’t be able to make sense of any of this anyway. This infographic by Ayla Newhouse is odd to say the least, but it actually makes some… Continue reading #Infographic: How design and love come together
#Infographic: 17 years of web design
It’s hard to believe that web design has been a popular profession for nearly two decades. The days of awful designs such as the old compuserve.com website (which, incidentally, isn’t a whole lot better today) are not completely behind us; there are still plenty of terrible designs out there. Still, it’s better now than it… Continue reading #Infographic: 17 years of web design
#Video: Bouncing virtual character interacts with the real world
It may not be Tupac on stage, but this virtual character will bounce back and forth, interacting with its surroundings using the latest technology and the Xbox Kinect system. Built at the University of Tokyo, the applications are likely best used in the interactive marketing world. Here’s the video: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFfsQUBUsag[/youtube]
#Infographic: How to make responsive web design work
If you’re like most web designers, you’ve probably embraced the art of responsive web design. It’s elegant, effective, and makes perfect sense when you consider the direction that society is heading with mobile devices becoming more popular every day. It doesn’t hurt that Google and Apple both recommend it. The challenge is two fold: doing… Continue reading #Infographic: How to make responsive web design work
Why saving on design may cost you more long term
This article explains the benefits and advantages of using a web designer to design and create your ecommerce site and how they employ best design ideas and techniques to make your site profitable. The fact is that without a professional design, you may lose out on more potential income in the long run. Using a… Continue reading Why saving on design may cost you more long term
Convincing clients responsive design is the way to go
It isn’t new. It isn’t unique. Tons of sites have gone responsive, especially after Google and Apple both agreed that it’s the best way for websites to interact with the various devices that bring the internet to the people. Here’s how to convince those who aren’t quite ready for the modern form of web design.… Continue reading Convincing clients responsive design is the way to go