Compilations
Explore new sources of inspiration, check out the best new websites, and discover design trends that resonate with you and your design style.
20 Best New Websites, October 2023
The Bento trend is still going strong: In some cases, we see this extend to the layout, but many more are picking…
Exciting New Tools for Designers, October 2023
This month, we have a whole bag of goodies for designers, developers, and designevelopers alike. (Yes, we did just make…
3 Essential Design Trends, October 2023
Every now and then, website design trends can leave you scratching your head. This month’s collection includes some of…
24 Best Creative Portfolio Websites in 2023
For anyone working in a digital creative field, whether design, illustration, animation, video, or a combination of…
By Simon Sterne
20 Best New Websites, September 2023
Are you in need of design inspiration? Are you looking for the best websites designed in 2023 to pull ideas,…
10 Best Ecommerce WordPress Themes in 2023 [September update]
You plan to set up shop with an online store. You know there’ll be competition. And to compete with or beat that…
By WDD Staff
5 Marketing Tools Every Designer Needs
Yes, designers do need marketing tools. From freelance graphic designers who need to land more work to designers who…
Exciting New Tools For Designers, September 2023
At the end of another summer, we are all getting ready to knuckle down for some serious work in the fall. But we want…
Everything You Need to Know to Embrace the Y2K Design Trend
The turn of the millennium was a major cultural shift, and the Y2K aesthetic emerged as a visualization of what the…
By Simon Sterne
3 Essential Design Trends, September 2023
Trends in website design right now are offering a bit of a glimpse into the future with elements that are part of full…
Slay Your Content With This ChatGPT WordPress Plugin
Excited by the promise of AI but not sure how to get started? The look no further than this magical ChatGPT WordPress…
By WDD Staff
15 Tempting Photoshop Alternatives
Adobe Photoshop has been considered the must-have graphics software for professional digital creatives for decades. It…
By Ben Moss
11 Free Website Builders to Try in 2023
So, you need to build a website, and your budget is all but non-existent. Fear not; it is possible to get online for…
By Louise North
20 Best New Websites, August 2023
Welcome to our monthly round-up of what’s good on the web. This month we’re bringing you designs featuring inspiring…
How To Design a Killer Logo for Free
The recent Twitter rebranding debacle has provided a reminder of just how important a good logo is to any company or…
By Simon Sterne
What Font Is This? How to Identify Any Font Like a Pro
You know how it is - you’re browsing online, not even thinking about work, and then bam, there it is, a gorgeous…
By Simon Sterne
6 Best LinkedIn Alternatives for Creative Freelancers & Agencies
Before there was Facebook, X, Snapchat, or TikTok, there was LinkedIn. Launched in May 2003, two decades on it has over…
By Ben Moss
Exciting New Tools for Designers, August 2023
Even the most extensive toolbox needs a refresh from time to time, so we’ve rounded up a selection of new tools for you…