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Web designer lingo: A guide for your clients
Every trade has its own lingo. As a web designer, you’re fluent in the alphabet soup of website terms like UX, CSS, and HTML. But… Read More
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17 free PSD mockups and scene creators for designers
Having a collection of previously created Photoshop mockups and scene creators can be a huge time saver for busy designers. It’s much easier… 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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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 fix bad design
It happens a lot—a client wants to update a very old flyer, brochure, or some other design. There’s bad kerning, widows, orphans, distorted logo, pixelated… 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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How not to stress over printing your designs
Designing for the web is stressful enough, but there are those special projects that you want to take to the next level; a logo so… 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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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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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 include. 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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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
Design, Development
The pros and cons of being a hybrid web designer/developer
If you’ve been a designer for any length of time, you’ve probably had clients request things from you that go beyond design and into the… Read More
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How to make a cinemagraph in Photoshop
Cinemagraphs have been one of my favorite design trends for a few years now. They’re a stunning mix between photo and video, resulting in an elegant… Read More
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16 free retro design elements to use on your site
Even though technology continues to advance, there’s something special about design elements from the past. Maybe it’s the feeling of “the good old days,”… Read More
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How to create a double exposure photography effect in Photoshop
Double exposure imagery (also called multiple exposure, depending on who you ask) is a beautiful way to add a classy and unexpected aesthetic to… Read More
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Why you should use alt tags for accessibility (instead of SEO)
Accessibility can be a controversial subject. Proper accessibility habits sometimes conflict with established (or at least common) practices in other aspects of the web development… Read More
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The best Slack groups for designers
Slack is a great resource for small businesses, agencies, freelancers, or just individual designers trying to network. It makes communicating with coworkers and… Read More
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The psychology of typography
Along with color, the way you use typography on your website is a key element that can determine the success – or… Read More
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9 fantastic free design resources
There are tons of brilliant designers in the world, many of whom have worked hard to create great free design resources for the… Read More
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The best email newsletters every web designer should follow in 2017
A savvy web designer like yourself probably enjoys keeping up with the latest news in the industry, right? But let’s face it – when… Read More
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18 free calligraphy fonts for designers
Calligraphy fonts are a charming way to add a little personality to any design or website. While they may not be the greatest typeface… Read More
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6 free ebooks that’ll help scale your web design agency
Whether it’s improving your workflow or onboarding a bunch of brilliant new clients, these six free ebooks will help you expand your design and… Read More
Business, Design
9 pro tips for creating a strong web design portfolio website
As a creative professional, your portfolio can be the making, or failing, of your business. So you need to ensure it represents the full… Read More
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8 freelance designers share the secrets behind their websites
As a freelance designer, your website is an indispensable marketing tool. It’s your own piece of digital land where you can send prospects, show… Read More
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28 Days of Design – Week 4 winners + the grand prize winner!
We’ve wrapped up all four weeks of 28 Days of Design, finishing up last week by giving away the most perfect products, such as: Energy… Read More
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9 telltale signs your website needs a redesign
If your website were on a seven-second speed date, how appealing would it be? Seven seconds may not sound long to make a decision, but… Read More
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The best YouTube channels for designers
YouTube is the largest online video hub in the world. Search whatever video you need on YouTube, and you’ll get a variety of results. So,… Read More
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4 proven ways to become a better web designer
The great thing about web design is that it gives you a way to make a living (or a nice side income) doing something creative… Read More