Resources: Websites
11 Industry Leading Mobile Websites And Why They Work
August 30, 2012
In the U.S., 50% of all cell phones are smartphones. Yet even with half the market accessing the web from a cell phone, mobile optimized sites are not as frequent as you might think. There are still even more sites that are not only not mobile optimized, but are completely unusable on a mobile device. […]
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Resources and Rules For Web Typography Newbies
August 10, 2012
It’s been only in very recent times that typography on the web has opened up to more than just web safe fonts. With new (and many times free) web fonts gaining in popularity, web typography is becoming a lot more interesting – and challenging. To navigate the world of web typography, keep these two guidelines […]
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6 Rules Every Minimalist Web Designer Should Live By
May 28, 2012
Mies van der Rohe is famous for the applying his motto “less is more” to design in architecture. Since his time, designers of all types have adopted and applied the same mentality to their work. Let’s look at how can we apply this “less is more” principle to web design. It’s important to remember that […]
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Six Rule-Breaking Websites That Defy The Design Grid
May 10, 2012
Having a solid grid system is foundational to good design – web or otherwise. The grid was first widely recognized in the 1950s when the International Typographic Style, or Swiss Style, was adopted by many designers. “The grid system is an aid, not a guarantee. It permits a number of possible uses and each designer […]
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How to Create Remarkable Websites For Boring Products
March 5, 2012
It’s easy to develop a remarkable web design to showcase the latest Apple product. Ok, not easy, but easier than developing a remarkable website for a plumber or an office supply company. The difference is the product. When the product itself is remarkable, the design follows. But most web design projects don’t involve remarkable products. […]
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