Design
Design, Development
How to optimize images for web: A step-by-step guide for better site performance
There’s no doubt that images are an invaluable asset to the world wide web. From visualizing data to breaking up paragraphs of text to… Read More
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Re-introducing Flywheel’s blog: Layout!
Layout, Flywheel’s official blog, was first launched in 2014 as a publication for designers. Since… Read More
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Is the sidebar on its way to extinction?
When building a new website, you’ll always tackle numerous layout and functionality hurdles. One of them is the placement (or not) of the infamous sidebar. Read More
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How to create a neon glow effect in Photoshop
One design element that’s certainly trending is the neon glow effect. By incorporating and playing with various lighting effects, you can create emphasize an element… Read More
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17 inspiring examples of freelance business websites
A great website can win you clients as quickly as a poor website can lose ’em. The virtual equivalent of a storefront, your website presents… Read More
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How to be inspired without copying someone’s work
Inspiration. That magic dust that suddenly pushes you to create something beautiful. That wonderful stroke of genius that makes that imaginary light bulb pop out… Read More
Design, Marketing
Creative Spotlight: How Rareview intersects design and marketing to drive success
While I’m sure any of us with siblings love them to the moon and back, most of us couldn’t imagine going into business with them. Read More
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Creative Spotlight: How ED. transformed into an award-winning agency
ED. is a creative agency that has a deep love for branding, design, and building incredibly interactive (and visually stunning) websites. This Australian… Read More
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7 inspiring web design trends for 2019
One of the reasons I love the world of web design are the ever-changing patterns and trends that emerge every year. While designers and… Read More
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11 free printables to help designers stay organized
Staying organized can be tough. There are apps you can download for your phone, beautiful planners you can buy, or even blank sketchbooks where you can… Read More
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How to create a duotone image in Photoshop
As you’re working on your next site design, there’s a common type of background you may be considering: photography. While this trend isn’t necessarily unique,… Read More
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The best free fonts of 2019
The one thing that can always spice up your brand is a shiny new typeface! Whether you need a fancy headline or just want to… Read More
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How to create a glitch effect in Photoshop
One trend that I’ve started to increasingly see around the internet is a bit of a throwback: a glitch effect! It adds a great… Read More
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The benefits of creating a one-page site (and how to do it)
Some websites require expansive and elaborate structures, multiple pages, and comprehensive navigation. However, this is far from universal. In fact, some of the most successful… Read More
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2018 Black Friday deals for web designers
Who doesn’t love a good discount, right? And with Black Friday right around the corner, there are some incredible deals out there for web… Read More
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5 lessons you won’t learn in design school
As a new designer, you might be asking yourself, “What do I need to know about the professional design world?”… Read More
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5 tips for planning successful user testing
In a perfect world, the first design would be the perfect design. Users would love it, easily interact with it, and there would be… Read More
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How to design for the web using design patterns
Design patterns are the foundation of good website usability, and they’re the pieces websites are built upon. They’re a strategic design decision a web… Read More
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How to design a one-page business website on WordPress
There are many ways you can design a website for your business, depending on your goals and the amount of content you need to… Read More
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32 inspiring WordPress website designs
When you’re redesigning your website, sometimes it just takes a little inspiration to get you moving! No matter what kind of website… Read More
Business, Design
Everything you need to know about a client before you brand their business
When Oxide Design Co. brings on a new client, we go through a pretty extensive discovery process. We’re of the… Read More
Business, Design
30 awesome agency websites
When you’re searching for a little inspiration for your next site design, there’s nothing quite like looking at some of the best agency websites around. Read More
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How to strategically add animation to your site
The use of animation in web design isn’t exactly a new thing. Remember the long gone era of rotating 3D gifs? How about the… Read More
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A guide to effective use of white space in web design
Designers love it, yet website owners want to fill it. White space is often regarded as a waste of valuable screen space. Yet it isn’t… Read More
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How to use images on your company site to increase sales and conversions
The way you present information on your website is crucial to its success. This is especially true for businesses, where the way you convey information… Read More
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7 simple (and successful) tips to design the perfect website navigation
Website navigation can make or break your site. It’s one of the key factors determining your site’s usability. Get it right, and visitors will be… Read More
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7 ways to entice your users to scroll through your entire site design
Once, long-scrolling sites were deeply unpopular. Websites were all about the concept of “above the fold,” a term named after the important content… Read More
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Creative 404 pages
Uh oh! You’ve stumbled on a 404 page! Generally speaking, landing on a 404 page is frustrating for your users. It’s also bad for… Read More
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4 lessons learned from famous design flaws
As designers, we can point out brilliant design in a second and poor design in a half-second. In fact, bad design is so noticeable… Read More
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How to strategically plan for data-heavy UX design
It is such a tricky balance to hit… Big data is ballooning. Yet, harmonizing complex data needs with a simple, clean, and useful user… Read More