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20 Inspiring Rainbow Colored Websites
Multicolor websites can be tricky to pull off, but when done right the results can be absolutely stunning! Using every hue in the rainbow enable designers to achieve an unrivaled vibrancy, buoyancy and energy.
That said, it always helps to see how other designers have done it and incorporated that wide range of spectrum into their designs. Enjoy this collection of 20 vibrant spectrum-spanning websites, and be inspired! read more
Open Thread: What Makes You a Good Designer?
Today I’d like to try something new and have a fun discussion on what makes someone a ‘good’ designer. What’s your opinion?
I think it will be exciting to talk and compare opinions on what it really is the makes you a good designer. Hopefully you can even come away with some new thoughts on how to be better!
15 Ways to Expand Your Horizons as a Designer
Do you want to spend this year doing the same things you did last year – stuck in the same schedule, the same income bracket, facing the same problems? Of course not!
Everybody needs to take some time now and then to refresh, look at how they’ve been doing things, and then figure out how to climb a bit higher. Here’s a list of 15 ideas to help you break out of the rut and expand your horizons - some thoughts to inspire you and get you started. read more
Top 10 Free Applications That Help Designers Stay Organized
As designers, it’s important to stay current with new trends and to sharpen your skills when needed. But how effective can these skills really be if you’re not organized? Being a cool and collected designer that’s organized is key to your success. Without the discipline a designer needs in today’s industry, it will be a bit hard to stay afloat when large and very important projects that require this skill come your way.
This is why we’ve compiled a list containing the Top 10 Free Applications That Help Designers Stay Organized. Takes these applications seriously and use them to systemize and enhance your workflow.
Top 10 Ways for a Designer to Screw Up
It’s easy to mess up as a designer, and it’s important to recognize and stay away from the mistakes that will make your life harder. Today we’re going to study 10 blunders that are common in and specific to designers so that you can keep an eye out for them in your life and avoid learning the lesson the hard way.
These aren’t design principles like “always make a clear call to action”, they are the business and life choices that can make or break your career. Here’s what you don’t do:
50 Free Tools Every Designer Will Love
Good designers know that using the right tools not only increases their efficiency but also improves the quality of their work. Good tools can help reduce repetition and allow you to focus on what matters – the design.
Today we’re going to see 50 of the best tools for web designers – these have all received high acclaim in the design community, and for good reason.
Designer’s Week at Webitect
For our audience of designers, we’ve got some good news- this week will be Designer’s Week at Webitect!
And in case you wondered, yes, we had originally planned to focus on jQuery plugins. But since last week’s was a development topic, it seemed time for some awesome design content. This week is going to be about the stuff that makes a designer’s life better – tips, tools and amazing resources. Be sure to check back, or better yet subscribe to make sure you don’t miss anything!
WordPress Plugin Bootcamp Part 5 – A High-Caliber Resource Toolbox
If you’re ready to learn more about WordPress plugin development and continue your journey, you can be glad that there’s a lot more great resources out there.
In this final post of the series, we’ll take a look at a few carefully selected high-quality resources for learning more and then explore some of the best plugins from the repository.
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