Recycling and animating icons with CSS
In the not so distant past, we were learning about revolutionary techniques to save HTTP Request and KBs alike through…
By Caleb Ogden
Interview: Andreas Shabelnikov
Even if you've never heard of Andreas Shabelnikov, you've almost certainly seen some of his work.
Originally from…
By Andrew Aden
What's new for designers - Sep. 2011
The September edition of what's new out there for web designers and developers includes new web apps, JavaScript…
Comics of the week #94
Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD.
The content revolves around web design, blogging…
By Jerry King
9/11: The designer’s dilemma
[Editor's note: As we approach the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took place on 9/11/2001 in New York…
A design standards evangelist
The web has never been more accessible to creators than it is today. Every day, more user-friendly tools, apps and…
Fixed position web elements
The usage of fixed position elements has grown in popularity and become a common element on the web.
This technique…
Why you have a broken blog and how to fix it
You have a broken blog. In fact it is not just your blog. Its pretty much every blog out there. The problem is that…
By Paul Boag
Comics of the week #93
Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD.
The content revolves around web design, blogging…
By Jerry King
10+ WordPress comment management plugins
We've covered advanced commenting systems for Wordpress before, but what about those bloggers who want to use the stock…
The ultimate responsive web design roundup
Responsive design is the new darling of the web design world. It seems that not a week goes by that there aren't new…
25+ Must-have Chrome extensions for web designers and developers
For many web designers and developers, Firefox is unsurpassable. For others, Firefox eats Chrome's dust.
For the past…
The most popular fonts used by designers
There are usually two camps among designers when it comes to typeface choices.
One group has a handful of favorite…
Characteristics of a modern portfolio site
Of all of the types of websites, the portfolio site has to overcome what might be some of the most difficult hurdles.…
Comics of the week #92
Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD.
The content revolves around web design, blogging…
By Jerry King
Use your blog to get design jobs
Are you a freelance designer? Are you interested in boosting your credibility, building your client base and…
App design versus web design: what designers can teach each other
We often look at application design and website design as two different, if related, fields.
The lines blur a bit with…
Win $300 in vouchers from Custom Bags HQ (and special bonus!)
We’ve lined up another fresh giveaway today from the cool folks at Custom Bags HQ.
They're bringing a great idea and…
By WDD Staff
5 ways to spruce up a logo (with examples)
Logos are often considered the image of a product or service and is thought of as the center of all branding endeavors.…
Even Baby Emerson can teach us about design
Earlier this year, a London, Ontario-based mom noticed that her 5-month old son Emerson got really frightened when she…
Comics of the week #91
Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD.
The content revolves around web design, blogging…
By Jerry King
10 WordPress plugins to enhance your blog's typography
Have you ever visited a blog and noticed immediately how the typography added sophistication and really made the…
By Lior Levin
Responsive web design has created opportunities across the board
From time to time, an industry experiences fundamental changes that radically alter it. Along with this comes an…
Win 25 Lite accounts from Vzaar video hosting
Today our good friends at Vzaar are giving away 25 lite accounts of their professional commercial video hosting.
As…
By WDD Staff