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  • 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

  • The web designer's guide to Tumblr

    Jonathan Moore presents the pro's guide to Tumblr, with tips on using themes, harnessing the community and integrating with mobile
    By Jonathan Moore on

  • Report: FOWD 2011, Day 2

    We sum up some of the best talks of the second conference day of Future of Web Design
    By Tanya Combrinck on

  • Don't redesign on spec

    Reimagining Facebook or Yahoo on sharing sites like Dribbble is fun, but it's not true design, says freelance web designer

  • Report: FOWD 2011, Day 1

    We report from the bleeding edge of web design and round up the best talks of the first day of the Future of Web Design conference
    By Oliver Lindberg on

  • Designing iPad apps for pre-schoolers

    Pre-school kids can be a tough audience. Alex Morris, the creator of the Spelly iPhone/iPad app, reveals how to design for them
    By Alex Morris on

  • Phil Coffman on Method & Craft

    Art director Phil Coffman recently launched Method & Craft, a site devoted to sharing insight into how designers create their work. Oliver Lindberg caught up with him in his hometown Austin to hear all about the project
    By Oliver Lindberg on

  • Design by committee

    Gary Ennis, director of NSDesign Ltd, explains the trials and tribulations of design by committee and how to manage the process
    By Gary Ennis on
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