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Google+ Gets a Redesign: Heavy Imagery and Prominent Grid Layouts Reign Supreme

Previously, I wrote about how modern web design has become much more visual, with large imagery becoming the central focus. The emphasis on visuals and grid layouts is especially prevalent on social networks, like Facebook and Pinterest. Now another social media platform is joining the ranks: Google+. More…

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WordPress is Not for Developers

Picking out WordPress as a CMS for a company website is like buying a pre-built house with a nice shed in the back because you like the shed, then tearing down the house’s walls and building new ones with the pieces of the shed. More…

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Responsive Web Design Examples with CSS Tips and Tricks

Responsive design is all about enhancing the user experience depending on the screen size of the device being used. Here are some responsive web design examples with some CSS and jQuery tips and tricks. More…

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Things Clients Say (And Why They Say Them)

If clients always have the same few comments on all design presentations, maybe we’re not doing a good job of educating them. More…

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Deciding When To Use Infinite Scrolling: Know Your Content and Users

If you’re thinking about adding infinite scrolling to your site, there are a number of factors that you need to consider before making any decisions. Make sure you have a strong understanding of the kind of content you share and the people who are viewing it. More…

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Why Image-Based Design Rules the Web

Increasingly over the past few years, we’ve seen a shift on the web from largely text-based layouts to a focus on imagery. While a desire for engaging visuals definitely plays a role in this shift in design style, another factor plays into this as well─ our decreasing attention spans. More…

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10 Essential Tips for Every Designer

Designers need to master a wide variety of skills and possess a large quantity of knowledge to excel in any industry. Here are 10 tips that I’ve found invaluable. More…

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Design Systems, Not Layouts

Digital design is evolving, and static digital layouts just don’t make sense anymore. This means that digital designers need to evolve, too. More…

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How Many Design Options Will You Show Me?

There is always one “correct answer” to any design problem. Instead of asking your designer for multiple design options, help your designer give you what you want through upfront discovery and iteration of a single design. More…

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