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How to strategically plan for data-heavy UX design
Big data is ballooning. Yet, harmonizing complex data needs with a simple, clean, and useful user interface is a test for any UX designer today. Read More
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4 common UX mistakes (plus tips to avoid them)
UX design may seem like an easy task for many designers, but that’s not always true. There’s a lot you need to think about, and… Read More
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3 ways to make animated GIF screenshots of design work for your portfolio
After your latest web design project is done, it’s time to show it off and add it to your portfolio. Your website visitors (and prospective… Read More
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How to make your own font template
If you’re here, you’ve probably been scouring the internet for hours looking for that perfect font — and you didn’t find it. You’re under a… Read More
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Website color schemes: Theory, practice, and inspiration
Creating a website color scheme is an important and exciting aspect to web design! Color is a key component of your business’s branding, and also… Read More
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2021 web design trends
2021. (Doesn’t it feel good to add that “1?!”) While the world adjusts to a new year, so too are designers embracing a new year… Read More
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The 30 best YouTube channels for designers 2021
For some things, seeing isn’t just believing, it’s also the best way to learn. This is certainly true when it comes to learning elements of… Read More
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How to be inspired without copying someone’s work
So you’ve been recently inspired, huh? Inspiration can strike at any moment! Maybe it happened while you were looking for it on Pinterest or maybe… Read More
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35 popular Pinterest accounts every designer should follow
There’s no denying that it’s hard to always stay inspired in the creative industry, but luckily there’s a social media hub that’s always full of… Read More
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Bringing nostalgia up to speed: How Simon Walker created Pizza Hut’s new lettering
Custom fonts and lettering have been on the rise as the demand for unique brand storytelling pushes our creative ceilings higher and higher. This is… Read More
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10 things every designer should know
1. Design is a means, not an end. As designers, we are hired not to continually amaze people with our self-expression,… Read More
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Behind the brand of our Agency Partners Program
Seven months ago, Flywheel’s marketing team held a project kickoff to relaunch our Agency Partners Program, a program that ensures agencies… Read More
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13 web design trends for 2020
There are so many web design trends this year that it’s hard to know what exactly is a trend and what’s just a common topic… 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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How to take professional photos for your design portfolio
You put all your hard work into creating a new brochure you’re proud of, producing an inspiring booklet for a client to sell their goods,… 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
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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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Agency Spotlight: How Buzzworthy scaled from 1 to 200+ clients
Buzzworthy Studio is a Brooklyn-based creative studio that specializes in “Digitally Native Brands.” They’ve worked with businesses ranging from… Read More
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Behind the brand of Fly Fest: Our very own company conference
When you hear the term, “company conference,” a little part of you might shrivel up into a corporate shell. It’s a fear any… 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 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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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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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 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