Comics of the week #94

Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD. The content revolves around web design, blogging…

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…

Comics of the week #93

Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD. The content revolves around web design, blogging…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Basics of the Mesh tool in Illustrator

In this post, we’re going to learn about a bit about Illustrator's Mesh tool. It’s one of the hardest tools to master…

Designed QR codes: the next level

Say what you will about QR (Quick Response) codes: they are just a fad, they will be forgotten once augmented reality…

Comics of the week #90

Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD. The content revolves around web design, blogging…