CSS3 has brought many changes and recently includes a new document structure named Flexbox. It’s meant to replace old CSS hacks like floats for multi-column layouts, along with empowering designers to craft simpler responsive designs. Continue reading
Author: Jake Rocheleau
Rucksack CSS makes writing Code Faster & Easier
A lot of fuss has been made around the new modular development library termed Rucksack CSS. It’s built on top of a post-processor named PostCSS which allows developers to write code as a subset of regular CSS. Continue reading
25 Free PSD Website Layout Mockups
The Internet is full of free downloadable goodies for creative artists. Anyone teaching themselves how to design should be able to find plenty of resources online. Especially in the field of web design where you might be looking for icons, logos, background patterns, or anything similar – even including full website PSD layouts/mockups. Continue reading
33 Powerful Blue Startup Websites for Design Inspiration
Modern startup design trends have come a long way since their initial inception in the early-to-mid 2000s. The field of web design itself has adopted a new paradigm with CSS3 properties, advanced JavaScript support, and loads of free open source code. It’s easier now than ever before to launch a captivating startup with free resources found online. Continue reading
Free Open Source Fonts from Use & Modify
Although this site’s design is a little rough around the edges, Use & Modify is a brand new tool that’s more than just a homepage layout. Continue reading
Responsive Grid Framework in Pure CSS – github
A GitHub repo named Layout Grid is gaining notoriety among developers. It was first published by Ivan Kerin and has proven to be an amazing tool for web developers. Continue reading
Professional Copywriter Portfolio Websites
It’s surprising how many people move into the field of copywriting. It’s a much-needed position to fill in advertising and marketing agencies. But copywriters also manage content in publications like magazines, TV guides, instruction manuals, and many other printed publications. It seems almost every company or idea rests on the wordsmithing abilities of talented copywriters. Continue reading
Understanding Retina-Ready Design for Websites and Mobile Apps
Apple was the first major company to introduce standard retina screens on many devices. The newer MacBook Pro computers have been launched with a retina monitor, along with most iOS devices. This means a larger consumer market is growing and designers have to keep up with the changes. Continue reading
30 Open Source HTML/CSS Projects from CodePen
I have always been a supporter of CodePen ever since I found the website. It is an online HTML/CSS/JS code editor where you can build ideas and test them in real-time. Developers can also share their pens with others all around the world! It is a great web application which allows frontend developers to practice their skills from any computer with Internet access. Continue reading
5 Top jQuery Plugins for Common Website Features
UI design is meant to follow ideas from the user’s perspective. Many ideas relate to typical page elements but others focus on user experience. These UX design ideas typically involve dynamic action or animated elements which breathe life into a traditional website. Continue reading