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by Tanya Combrinck

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Content strategy 101, Part 3: put knowledge into action

by Sandi Wassmer

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Facebook’s top 10 social design secrets

by Paul Adams

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Designer says 'stop using Helvetica and Arial'

Instamojo co-founder thinks too many use typefaces without asking why

Latest articles

Feature

Top 10 myths about QR codes

Terence Eden on the misuse of the much-maligned QR code

22 Oct 2012

By Terence Eden on October 22, 2012 | 10 comments

QR codes seem to be everywhere these days - but they're often misused and misunderstood. Mobile expert Terence Eden takes us through the top ten myths about QR Codes
Feature

Seven steps to the ideal domain

Can a domain name make or break a business?

19 Oct 2012

By Abby Hardoon on October 19, 2012 | 1 comment

Can a domain name make or break a business?
Feature

UX design for startups: the age of user experience design

No business can afford to ignore it, says UXPin CEO Marcin Treder

19 Oct 2012

By Marcin Treder on October 19, 2012 | 3 comments

In the first of a series of articles, UXPin CEO and seasoned UX designer Marcin Treder guides you through the fundamentals of user experience design
Blog

Universities are not ecommerce businesses

Public sector organisations face unique content strategy challenges

18 Oct 2012

By Sophie Dennis on October 18, 2012 | 3 comments

Public sector organisations face unique content strategy challenges
Feature

Make cash from Facebook

Connect with Facebook to promote and sell your products and services

18 Oct 2012

By Francis Rodino on October 18, 2012 | 2 comments

Facebook has more than 800million active users. Francis Rodino of Softwind Studio explains how you can connect with them to promote and sell your products and services
Blog

Big Mouth: File it and forget it

Does the convenience of digital content make it too easy to ignore?

17 Oct 2012

By Gary Marshall on October 17, 2012

Gary Marshall asks whether the convenience of digital content simply makes it too easy to ignore
Feature

Your mobile site is slower than you think

A typical ecommerce site takes 11+ seconds to load, a study reveals

17 Oct 2012

By Joshua Bixby on October 17, 2012 | 3 comments

The world’s first study into mobile wait times reveals that a typical ecommerce site takes 11+ seconds to load, one-third of site owners don’t have a mobile-specific site, and LTE isn’t the performance saviour it’s been touted as
Blog

Pet projects: never stop

Everyone should always have a pet project, says BKWLD's Jeff Toll

16 Oct 2012

By Jeff Toll on October 16, 2012 | 2 comments

BKWLD's creative director Jeff Toll argues that everyone should always have a pet or side project. Here he discusses their benefits
Tutorial

Design a compact calendar in Fireworks

Use Fireworks to create a detailed, multi-purpose compact calendar

16 Oct 2012

By Alex Brooke on October 16, 2012

Alex Brooke discusses the benefits of designing in Fireworks and explains how to use the tool to create a nicely detailed, multi-purpose compact calendar
Interview

Oliver Reichenstein on design

iA founder Oliver Reichenstein fields your questions

15 Oct 2012

By Tanya Combrinck on October 15, 2012 | 2 comments

iA founder Oliver Reichenstein fields your questions on iA Writer, the longevity of digital design, type on the web, skeuomorphism, how he got into the industry and more besides
Feature

33 fantastic Chrome extensions

Essential add-ons for web designers and developers

15 Oct 2012

By Ryan Olson on October 15, 2012 | 5 comments

Ryan Olson runs through some essential add-ons for web designers and developers
Blog

Getting the most mileage from branded video

It takes more than great content to create a successful video campaign

12 Oct 2012

By San Tong on October 12, 2012

It takes more than great content to create a successful video campaign, says San Tong, social media relationship manager at RPA
Feature

10 things you should know about designing for Windows 8

Brent Schooley has 10 key tips for creating Windows 8 applications

12 Oct 2012

By Brent Schooley on October 12, 2012 | 4 comments

The launch of Windows 8 on 26 October will provide an exciting new platform for designers and developers. Brent Schooley introduces the key things you need to know to start creating Windows 8 applications
Blog

Defining your design DNA

There's more to ensuring that your service works across devices

11 Oct 2012

By Amy Marquez on October 11, 2012

Responsive design may be all the rage, but there’s more to ensuring that your service works successfully across multiple devices, argues Amy Marquez
Tutorial

HTML5 ranked headings for screen readers

How to get ranked headings in HTML5 right for screen readers

11 Oct 2012

By Léonie Watson on October 11, 2012 | 5 comments

Léonie Watson of Nomensa talks you through getting ranked headings in HTML5 right for screen readers