By Jake Rocheleau on Jul 28, 2015 11:00 am  Websites for desktop programs and mobile apps serve one primary function: to increase downloads. These websites can also include information regarding program support and updates, but primarily developers want to increase retention rate among users. The sole purpose of a landing page is to drive visitors toward one particular interaction. When studying landing page design... Read More at Landing Page Design Trends for Apps & Desktop Programs
By Jake Rocheleau on Jul 27, 2015 11:00 am  Retina screens and 1080p monitors are forcing the hand of modern web designers. Vector art has long been used for print work and logo design, but hasn’t always been accepted on the web. Now with so many tutorials and free tools like Inkscape it’s never been easier to learn vector design. Web designers who are... Read More at The Benefits of SVG Images in Web Design
By Jake Rocheleau on Jul 26, 2015 11:00 am  The best print and digital designers are those who can master the use of grids. In many cases it’s possible to forego the grid, but you’ll generally create higher-quality work if you learn the rules of grid structure and composition. Grid design is one of the most important components for structuring layouts. Websites use grids... Read More at Custom Grid Design for Structured Website Mockups
By Jake Rocheleau on Jul 25, 2015 11:00 am  Every designer should be familiar with the inner workings of a style guide. These guides are little print booklets or digital PDFs that contain information about a company’s brand, identity, color scheme, and other similar features. The concept of a Style Tile advances this idea for use on the web. Style tiles include branding and... Read More at Introduction to Style Tiles for Web Design
By Jake Rocheleau on Jul 24, 2015 11:00 am  Designers and developers can recognize the vast improvements in modern web design. From animated SVGs to customized web forms and movable typography, the list is practically endless. Dynamic content is the new norm and JavaScript libraries only make creation easier. If you’re looking for some cool dynamic effects on your website take a look at... Read More at 40 Free JS Libraries for Dynamic Content
By Jake Rocheleau on Jul 23, 2015 11:00 am  Tycoons and small-time businessmen alike can see the value of real estate development. Everyone needs a place to live and most companies need a place to work. Property is a valuable asset and it’s definitely big business. But are real estate developers cursed to use web design trends from the early 2000s? I say nay.... Read More at 32 Real Estate Development Firm Websites
By Mark Adams on Jul 22, 2015 07:00 pm  There is no shortage of WordPress themes, page building tools, and app design packages in today's marketplace. Each has its own unique feature and potential uses, and the same can be said for supporting products and services a web designer might have a need for or require access to. In this listing, you will find... Read More at 22 Tools And Resources That Make A Designer's Work Easier
By Jake Rocheleau on Jul 22, 2015 11:00 am  The process of gathering user input has become an expected part of web design. But trends have advanced further with the expectation of snappy interface features. Examples are the little JavaScript hints added onto forms. These are used to increase readability and create a more straightforward interaction. A web form that responds to user input... Read More at Best Free Plugins for Adding Hints & Tooltips to Web Forms
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