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Feature

Five steps to gettin’ flexy in responsive web design

Dave Rupert gives essential tips on flexible media in RWD

5 Sep 2012

By Dave Rupert on September 05, 2012 | 11 comments

Dave Rupert, lead developer at Paravel, gives essential tips and tricks on becoming flexible in responsive web design
Interview

Carlos Ulloa on the web's 3D revolution

Papervision3D's creator talks about how far 3D has come today

4 Sep 2012

By Tom May on September 04, 2012 | 1 comment

As the creator of Papervision3D in 2006, Spanish web designer Carlos Ulloa kick-started a 3D revolution on the web. Now he talks to Tom May about how far 3D has come today and how to choose the technology that’s right for your project
Tutorial

Create fluid layouts with HTML5 and CSS3

Ben Frain explains how to convert pixel-based grids to proportions

4 Sep 2012

By Ben Frain on September 04, 2012 | 4 comments

In this exclusive excerpt from Responsive Web Design with HTML5 and CSS3, Ben Frain explores how to convert pixel-based designs to their proportional equivalents
Feature

The challenge of designing for non-profits

Industry insiders' secrets for success in the non-profit sector

4 Sep 2012

By Craig Grannell on September 04, 2012 | 1 comment

Non-profit organisations are increasingly turning to the web to get their message to the world and attract donations. Those in the industry reveal the secrets for success in the sector
Blog

Lean UX: UX responds to change

Don't argue about the names of our processes, say Seiden and Gothelf

3 Sep 2012

By Josh Seiden and Jeff Gothelf on September 03, 2012 | 1 comment

Josh Seiden and Jeff Gothelf of product design studio Proof argue we shouldn't pick on the name 'Lean UX' but concentrate on evolving the ideas and methods instead
Feature

New tools for web design and development: August 2012

Mark Penfold compiles 10 of the best releases to boost your toolkit

3 Sep 2012

By Mark Penfold on September 03, 2012 | 2 comments

The web industry didn't take a break in August. Plenty of brilliant new tools, many of which are free, saw the light. Mark Penfold looks at 10 of the best
Tutorial

Make disaster-proof HTML5 forms

How to use localStorage to save form data offline

31 Aug 2012

By Shwetank Dixit on August 31, 2012 | 8 comments

Shwetank Dixit of Opera Software explains how to use localStorage to save data offline so that what a user types into the form isn’t lost if disaster strikes
Feature

SEO for startups

Tom Gullen presents a primer on SEO (not only) for startups

31 Aug 2012

By Tom Gullen on August 31, 2012 | 9 comments

Tom Gullen presents a primer on SEO (not only) for startups and explains common misconceptions and mistakes as well as the importance of accessibility
Tutorial

Create Photoshop graphics with Layer Styles and Smart Objects

Andreea Nanu explains how to create buttons and players for your sites

30 Aug 2012

By Andreea Nanu on August 30, 2012 | 6 comments

Discover how to use layer options and Smart Objects to create separators, media players and buttons you can use on your own site mockups. Andreea Nanu shows you how
Blog

Looking beyond web design

Web designers must expand their services to remain competitive

30 Aug 2012

By Jonathan Brealey on August 30, 2012 | 3 comments

As the web design industry changes, web designers must look at expanding their services to remain competitive
Blog

Start your own event

How to get the ball rolling on your own mini-conference

29 Aug 2012

By Mike Street on August 29, 2012 | 1 comment

Starting your own mini-conference can be a great experience. Mike Street shows you how to get the ball rolling
Feature

Essential JavaScript: the top five script loaders

Jack Franklin examines 5 of the most popular JavaScript script loaders

29 Aug 2012

By Jack Franklin on August 29, 2012 | 8 comments

Jack Franklin explains how JavaScript script loaders work and examines five of the most popular ones to help you decide which one to use for your project
Blog

Media hosting packages

If you’re streaming media, you can’t just buy any old package

28 Aug 2012

By Karl Hodge on August 28, 2012 | 1 comment

If you’re streaming media from your site, you can’t just buy any old package. Karl Hodge asks a hosting expert questions to ask before you buy
Tutorial

Master CSS pixels for Retina displays

Sean B Palmer on the past and future of CSS resolution independence

28 Aug 2012

By Sean B. Palmer on August 28, 2012 | 3 comments

As screens get smaller and more detailed, web pages will have to change to cope. Sean B Palmer examines the past, and the future, of CSS resolution independence
Feature

The ultimate freelance web design tools

Manage your work and money with this selection of apps

27 Aug 2012

By Craig Grannell on August 27, 2012 | 9 comments

Manage your work and money with this selection of apps picked by Craig Grannell