20 Best New Portfolio Sites, September 2017
Greetings, Readers! Yep, it’s that time again, that sweet, beautiful time when all the kids go back to school and there…
The Myth of Ugly Design
Have you heard the dangerous lie that’s going around? It goes like this: “Design isn’t that important. I have an ugly…
Comics of the week #405
Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD.
The content revolves around web design, blogging…
By Jerry King
What’s the best music for designing to?
Madonna once said that music makes the rebel and the bourgeoisie come together. I find it difficult to believe that…
How to Design Checkout UX Like a Pro
The checkout experience is arguably the most crucial aspect of your online store. Any hiccups and the customer could…
By Dave Schools
YouTube Unveils 1st New Logo Since Launch
Yesterday YouTube launched a major UI revision to all its channels, from mobile, to games consoles. At the same time…
By Ben Moss
11 Ways Breadcrumbs Bolster UX Design
Website breadcrumbs enhance user experience encouraging users to dig deeper into your site’s hierarchy, while also…
5 Ways the Floating Action Button Boosts UX
A Floating Action Button (FAB) is a circled icon floating above the user interface. Its shape, position, and color…
By Nick Babich
Adobe Reveals the Secrets of Email
Adobe shared the results of its 3rd annual consumer email survey today, and while some of the findings are extremely…
3 Essential Design Trends, September 2017
Sometimes you can just look at new website projects and see what designers are thinking. You can feel the mood. This…
Comics of the week #404
Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD.
The content revolves around web design, blogging…
By Jerry King
5 Rules for Using Memes in Your Content
What is a meme? Now, maybe you’re a bit out of the loop. Maybe you have a job, a couple of kids, and not a lot of time…
7 Ways a Design Kit or Template Can Save Your Project
You do not have to start—and finish—every new website design from scratch.
Seriously!
Before you scowl, think about…
12 Essential Scroll-To-View Animation Trends
Animated page elements are super common on landing pages and startup websites. But they’re not always talked about in…
3rd Time Lucky for Medium’s Logo
Omnipresent publishing platform Medium has rebranded, launching its third logo in as many years.
The new logotype is…
By Ben Moss
5 Smart Alternatives to the Hamburger Menu
Screen space is a precious resource on mobile. To meet the challenge of small screen space while still making…
By Nick Babich
How To Build A Better Website
What’s the first thing you think of when you begin a website project? What are your first steps? Are you hunting for…
Comics of the week #403
Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD.
The content revolves around web design, blogging…
By Jerry King
5 Techniques for Spotting Mistaks Before They Go Live
Launching a new website can be exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. You want to show off what you’ve been…
4 Ways To Design a Perfect Split Screen Homepage
One screen divided in two.
The split screen technique has long been known in the film industry, with early examples…
By Nick Babich
Transform Photos into Art with Deep Learning
Life is like a camera. If things don’t work out, you can take another shot. But if you get that perfect picture, you…
Why CEOs Don't Care About UX and How to Change Their Minds
“UX design doesn’t work...And it won’t make us money.”
Business executives aren’t all that fond of UX design, or even…
What’s New for Designers, August 2017
Sometimes the summer months can feel like a dead time for new design tools, but not this year. There are plenty of new…
Stockio Free Assets Site Unveiled
Design assets are the lifeblood of any creative process. Images inspire, typefaces communicate, icons clarify. Whatever…
By WDD Staff