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  • 8 essential Fireworks tips for web design

    Save yourself from doing the same thing over and over again. Use Adobe Fireworks to speed up your workflow with these time-saving tips, compiled by Jonathan Snook
    By Jonathan Snook on

  • .net Awards 2011: top 10 redesigns

    This week we profile the top 10 redesigns that you have nominated in the Redesign of the Year category of the .net Awards 2011. All the entries on our shortlist are examples of sites that went beyond an aesthetic makeover
    By Oliver Lindberg on | 5 comments

  • Should designers do spec work?

    It's the debate that refuses to die. Is working for free ever worth it? Karl Hodge weighs up the pros and cons of pro bono, design competitions, creative pitching and other forms of spec work

  • 10 of the craziest client requests EVER!

    Clients want all sorts of things. And sometimes it's the stuff of nightmares. We compile just what kind of outrageous, baffling and downright weird questions some leading design agencies and freelancers have to answer

  • Designing by committee

    Why can’t non-designers keep their noses out? Paul Wyatt gets the hump as he takes a wry look at designing by committee, while emphasising that good, considered feedback is to be encouraged

  • 10 steps to a perfect logo

    The logo is one of the most important parts of a business but just how do you create an effective one? In this article you will learn some vital tips from expert logo designer Jacob Cass, who covers the basics, the design process, the pricing of your work and much more, while providing you with some handy resources along the way

  • .net Awards 2011: top 10 young designers

    The voting stage of the .net Awards 2011 is kicking off today and to get things going we profile the top 10 young designers, who are all under 21 years of age. Here are the rising stars who’ll give the old hats a run for their money in the years to come
    By Oliver Lindberg on | 3 comments

  • Stop using Lorem Ipsum!

    Latin placeholder text aka Lorem Ipsum isn't just a nuisance. Web copywriter John McGarvey argues that it's a massive obstacle to building truly great online experiences, explains what kind of problems it causes and how you, too, can stop using it

  • Five killer ways to use background imagery

    Higher broadband speeds mean it's now possible to use full-scale background imagery that makes your site sing, says Matthew Smith. Find out how to use it to add an emotional punch and nuance to a design but be cautious when employing this style

  • Find the perfect colour for your website

    Colour communicates meaning and our own assumptions can often be wrong as colours have different meanings in different cultures. Cindy Li of Yahoo Applications explains how to use colour to enhance the appeal and usability of your website while ensuring it remains accessible

  • Learning the basics of HTML5 canvas

    In Chapter 3 of his book, Foundation HTML5 Canvas, Rob Hawkes explains how to use the canvas element, draw basic shapes and text, change the colour, erase the canvas and how to make it fill the browser window
    By Rob Hawkes on

  • 20 things that drive web developers crazy

    The relationship between visual designer and web developer can be a fraught one. Rafael Mumme, senior client-side developer at New York agency HUGE, takes a wry look at where it can all go horribly wrong...

  • The three pillars of ecommerce design

    Actinic Software's CEO Ben Dyer looks at a number of best practice tips and advice for ecommerce merchants, designers and implementers in the areas of the checkout, product pages and customer relations

  • Progressive enhancement demystified

    In Chapter 1 of his much acclaimed book, Adaptive Web Design, Aaron Gustafson explains what progressive enhancement really means, how it works and what it's got to do with the Galapagos finches and peanut M&Ms. Think of the user, not the browser!
    By Aaron Gustafson on | 1 comment

  • Five killer ways to use fixed navigation

    When it comes to navigation on your site, one of the major questions you're likely to ask yourself is whether to fix, or not to fix. Matthew Smith looks at five top examples of fixed nav systems

  • Five killer ways to use overlays

    Used incorrectly, overlays can be disruptive and act as barriers, but use them well and they can boost focus and minimise server calls. Matthew Smith explains
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