Kendra Gaines

Kendra Gaines is a freelance designer from Virginia, USA. Connect with her.

20 impactful package designs that teach us about effective UX

I've always had this crazy infatuation with packaging design. There's just something about getting a physical product…

25+ flat UI kits for web designers

If you're a living, moving, breathing person, then the chances are very high that you've heard of the newest…

Find out if you're undercharging

One of the hardest parts of starting your business or freelancing is trying to figure out what you should charge. Years…

How to create a hipster logo

It was once all about gradients. It was once all about the watercolor effect. I even remember a time when it was all…

15 unofficial redesigns that are better than the originals

As designers, we can be extremely critical to different designs and details. If a designer told me they could never…

5 questions you must ask at the start of every project

Most my clients are focussed on print, so I was super stoked to get my first web design client in a long while. I had…

How designers can prepare for the Winter and Fall

It's very typical that I experience an increase in clients during the summer months. I mean, business is really…

25+ must-have Photoshop actions for your toolkit

No matter your area of expertise, chances are you've worked with photographs. Web and print designers alike are no…

Hooops — a Dribbble app for the iPhone

Dribbble doesn't have an official app and that can sometimes be a bummer. Sometimes you're away from the computer and…

How to keep responsive design engaging

Responsive web design is popular and it’s absolutely no secret. It’s what experts are calling for and what many brands…

Building a brand with design

Creating a brand is a tough task. There's a lot of work and research that goes into it, and even more time that's…

20 beautifully designed smartphone apps

It's no secret that designers must start designing for mobile. With more and more people starting to browse the web…

Designers have spoken: redesigning iOS 7

By this time, I can assume you've formed some type of opinion of the iPhone's newest operating system. Some love it,…

15 web sites with excellent UX

User experience is greatly important in the development of a website these days. A great user experience makes sure…

15+ alternatives to Adobe Creative Cloud

We're all familiar with Adobe Creative Cloud (née Creative Suite). Popular favorites are Photoshop, Dreamweaver and…

Has flat design made our sites too simple?

When I was first introduced to graphic design, I was extremely young and a member of a pretty popular message board.…

4 subconscious mistakes you're probably making

It's like biting your nails. It's like sucking your thumb. It's like cursing too much. We all have some bad habits,…

10 amazing design founders and why you need one

A design founder is a founder of a company who happens to be a designer or makes sure to create a large role for…