Archive for September, 2010
5 Advanced Google Tricks to Help You Become a Better Web Designer
DarrenYou can use some simple Google tools in very creative ways, as well as use some more advanced ones to:
- find high-quality tutorials for any web design software tool, and find them easier and faster
- find decent alternatives for the current web design software you're using
- search for what Spanish (or <insert your favorite nation here>) web designers are talking about
How to Make a Successful Transition from Employee to Freelancer
Hilde TorbjornsenTaking the step from being a regular employee with a safe and stable income and to becoming a freelancer with all the challenges that come with it can be hard. In this article we'll give you some tips on how to make the transition as painless as possible. There are many things you should consider doing to be prepared. Hopefully this can be of help to all those considering going freelance.
45 Creative Examples of Illustrated Characters in Website Design
Nikunj TamboliI am huge fan of website with character illustration, Using characters in your website design not only improves your website visually but also easily connects with the audience in one way or the other. Now-a-days use of character illustration is not limited to just gaming website, people from various background like cooperates, individual & bloggers are using illustrated characters in their design to gain some extra attention. Using character illustration in website design can help you in many ways. I have shared some amazing websites that are making effective use of character illustration in their website design for your inspiration.
The Ultimate Guide to Object Oriented Basics of JavaScript
Joseph McCulloughThanks to expertly crafted libraries such as jQuery and MooTools, JavaScript has become a foundation of Front-End Development. However, it's extremely important that we note the higher level concepts utilized in these wonderful libraries. Why is that? As web developers, we must equally balance learning the current programming trends with attempts to push the boundaries of those trends. Without this balance, no innovation will occur in web development. So let's take a moment to appreciate the fundamentals of JavaScript Object Oriented Programming, which include classes, inheritance, and scope.
20+ Inspirational And Informative Resources For Logo Creation
Ari SuardiyantiBeing a logo designer and finding ideas to design a stunning yet effective logo is not an easy task. Sometimes we have to check out what logo trends are going on in the current year, and seek the inspiration sources as well. Today, to find such informational and informative resources for logo is as easy as you snap your fingers. However, if you know which sites to go to, it will save more of your time rather than searching for them one by one on Google. Therefore, we have provided you with 23 of best sites for you to look for logo creation ideas.
45+ Very Functional Javascript Sliders and Scrollers
Ahmad HaniaEvery web developer needs to use Javascript in creating web applications, and when it comes to displaying multiple items on a page with a focus on a single item Sliders and Scrollers comes in handy. You can use Javascript Sliders and Scrollers with news, images or products to display data in an organized and user friendly way. In this article I compiled a list of 46 Very Functional Javascript Sliders and Scrollers for you to use in developing web applications.
99 Amazing Speed Drawing Videos You Must See Now!
Daniels MekšsVideo walktroughs are always a great way to acquire something new. You can see the whole creation process and gain some experience at the same time. In speed drawing the usual long drawing process is compressed into just a few minutes. If you have ever wondered how it’s possible to draw realistic digital paintings so quick, continue to read and discover 99 awesome speed drawing videos.
How to Create Kick-Ass PHP Contact Forms
Kevin StanleyI am sure that almost everyone can agree on the importance of contact forms for use on everything from static HTML websites, to WordPress powered websites. I found myself many times creating custom PHP contact forms for clients and always changing things around to suit the needs of the client. After going through this article you should have a better understanding of creating custom PHP contact forms. These can be really useful in your own projects, as well as projects for clients.
40 Excellent Free Fonts For Minimal Web Design Creation
Minimal web design has become a big trend in 2010. You won’t find large pictures or glossy buttons in minimal designs, but fonts are some of those rare accents they can have. Carefully chosen fonts can really enhance your design. Usually minimal web designs tend to have clean, light fonts, but not always it’s the best solution. You can, instead, pick a nice bold font to give your design a niche. That’s not true that you have to pay for the good-looking fonts. There are plenty of free, great looking fonts around the web. In this article you’re going to find 40 clean, crisp and, of course, free fonts for your minimal web design.
10 Essential WordPress Plugins for Every WordPress Installation
I have my own set of WordPress plugins that I have used time and time again. Each time I do a fresh install for myself or a client I always seem to install the same ones. I am more than sure there will be people that both agree and disagree, but these are my top ones, and maybe some that you have never seen before. Some of the extra ones I will add in this article are some of the most useful ones that I have found to do specific tasks within WordPress that have saved me many headaches and much time. For bigger list however you could check older list with 130 plugins for all needs split in two parts - part 1, part 2.
