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Comics of the Week #14

Feb. 27, 2010 | 21 comments

Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD.

The content revolves around web design, blogging and funny situations that we encounter in our daily lives as designers.

These great cartoons are created by Jerry King, an award-winning cartoonist who’s one of the most published, prolific and versatile cartoonists in the world today.

So for a few moments, take a break from your daily routine, have a laugh and enjoy these funny cartoons.

Feel free to leave your comments and suggestions below as well as any related stories of your own…

Jepchumba says: I am not quite sure if I should laugh or cry. I completely relate to these comics. Great job. keep them coming.

How to

A Review of Consistent Designs on the Web

Feb. 26, 2010 | 23 comments

The visual language of a website impresses a visitor far beyond their first glimpse.

In fact, in observing the best websites, you notice that the small details speak to you subconsciously and that consistency improves your experience of the website and as a result makes you more likely to return.

In this article we’ll explore what makes a design consistent, and we’ll showcase some of the most consistent website designs out there.

Please comment at the end of the article about the consistency of these websites and feel free to add links to others that follow this principle.

Neil Leibowitz says: Nice article. I enjoyed seeing reviews of other people's websites. Helps me gather some inspiration and idea needed to upgrade my...

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The Wackiest and Most Creative iPhone Cases

Feb. 25, 2010 | 49 comments

The iPhone is arguably the most revolutionary product Apple has released in its existence.

With nearly 50 million iPhones sold to date, there are hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of iPhone cases that have been created.

In this article, we have compiled some of the most creative ones, but also a few of the wackiest and most unusal iPhone cases that we have ever seen.

What do you think of these designs? Please leave links to other interesting iPhone cases which you may have seen, in the comments are below.

Bobby Bayer says: haha check out this horible duct tape one i tried to make...

Business

What Is the Future of Online News?

Feb. 24, 2010 | 32 comments

Newspapers around the world are struggling to survive while competing with websites that offer comparable news more quickly and without a subscription fee.

Many newspapers have embraced the Internet and use their own websites to post news, but their online revenue is a fraction of what they get from print advertising and subscriptions.

Newspapers are losing money and one by one they are going bankrupt.

How can print newspapers maintain their profits while competing with online news?

This article explores the predicament and looks at the role that website writers, designers and developers will play in the near future.

Laura says: Hi Eli, I'm sorry but I was with you until you brought the iPad into the equation unnecessarily - why the iPad over any other...

Compilation

Showcase of Great Web App Interfaces

Feb. 23, 2010 | 70 comments

Web Apps are popping up everywhere. Five years or so ago, we could live without them, but as the internet has evolved we use them more and more in our daily lives.

We have put together a great compilation of beautiful web application interfaces.

The web applications that were selected to be part of this showcase are based on usability, simplicity, colors and overall layout.

Please note that WDD was not compensated in any way to review these apps.

Feel free to comment and add links to other excellent web UI designs in the comments area below. Enjoy!

Jonath Lee says: Great reference in the right timing. I was in the midst of designing UI for a web apps, this come pretty handy. I was...

Review

Happy Cog's Redesign of VisitPhilly.com:
An Exemplary Modern Website

Feb. 22, 2010 | 54 comments

In January, Jason Santa Maria sent out a tweet announcing that visitphilly.com had been redesigned by world-renowned design studio Happy Cog. My interest was piqued, and I couldn’t help but take a look.

I can honestly say that I’ve never been more impressed with a website redesign than I was with this one.

That Happy Cog was able to turn such a large website into a beautiful, accessible, functional and inviting user experience testifies to the talent of the team at Happy Cog.

By no means am I in a position to offer a critique that does justice to the planning, design and development that must have gone into this project.

But I thought it would be useful to point out why this redesign epitomizes a beautiful and effective website design for today’s market.

Adam Hermsdorfer says: I'm a fan of Happy Cog, especially after the parties that they hosted at SXSW. VisitPhilly is a site that I'm sure will win...

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Our Favorite Tweets of the Week
Feb 14-Feb 20, 2010

Feb. 21, 2010 | 14 comments

Every week we tweet a lot of interesting stuff highlighting great content that we find on the web that can be of interest to web designers.

The best way to keep track of our tweets is simply to follow us on Twitter, however, in case you missed some here’s a quick and useful compilation of the best tweets that we sent out this past week.

Note that this is only a very small selection of the links that we tweeted about, so don’t miss out.

To keep up to date with all the cool links, simply follow us @DesignerDepot

Russ says: Is the 'Cartoon Structure' fake? Two of the images look like they have just been reversed and this wouldn't make sense. I'm...

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