Site layouts are filled with boxes and corners, but not everything has to be so straight-laced. These designs feature touches of something a little more organic: animated waves and curves that soften the look and can even make things more fun. [Read more…]
Archives for July 2016
5 Places You Haven’t Looked for Web Design Inspiration
When you’ve lost your creative drive and can’t think of any new design ideas, learning the skills to become a great web designer seems like the easy part. At least when you were in school, there was a clear direction to take when developing a custom website. [Read more…]
5 Design Tips to Increase Web Conversions
The majority of online marketers, especially those new to the industry, ultimately reduce their efforts down to one singular goal: getting more traffic. Paid advertising and inbound marketing (such as content marketing, SEO, and social media marketing) both focus on generating as much traffic to a website as possible. [Read more…]
Corporate Design Lessons from Brands that Did It Right
The web design space is an ever-changing landscape. From interactive Java applets to flat design, it’s clear that the online world is now prioritizing fast and convenient information over flashy visuals. Corporate websites, however, are a little slower to adapt as compared to sites in the fashion, tech, and lifestyle industries. A lot of them stick to a generic-looking site with a dense wall of text right at the homepage. In-depth information? Check – but remember that you also need a strategy to capture and keep the reader’s attention. [Read more…]
5 Reasons Why Freelance Developers Must Back Up Their Work
As developers, we currently have access to technology that’s incredibly advanced and secure. However, the threat of data loss is always present. Whether it’s a cyber attack, natural disaster, or system error, files have a way of disappearing without much notice. When you’re working with clients and spending hundreds of hours on projects, you can’t afford to lose data. [Read more…]
