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10 Most Downloaded Software for Images

Posted on04. May, 2010 by tjswing.

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These are some free and pricey options for editing images for digital or print materials. Six Digit Media uses only Photoshop products for its image, editing, design and development software, but that can be a bit pricey for part-time image manipulators. 1. IrfanView This application is a must have for anyone working with images on [...]

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35 Excellent Wireframing Resources

Posted on28. Apr, 2010 by tjswing.

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Wireframing is one of the most valuable parts of any web design project. It can save a designer tons of time by hashing out the details of a site’s architecture, functionality, and content prior to actually starting a visual design. But if done inefficiently, it can end up costing more time and can even create [...]

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Vital Tips For Effective Logo Design

Posted on28. Apr, 2010 by tjswing.

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There have been numerous creative logo design showcases, logo design resources and logo design tutorialsposted across the Web. While these help you to create a powerful toolbox for your logo designs, first you need to gain a solid understanding of what makes a logo design good and what you need to consider before starting using this toobox. In [...]

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Redesign: When To Relaunch The Site and Best Practices

Posted on28. Apr, 2010 by tjswing.

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Redesigning a website is a big job (needless to say) and should be handled with care. Many of us with a portfolio, blog or other website have probably thought about a redesign or at least know we need one. For many designers, though, that redesign never comes. As big and important as it is, the [...]

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The Gradual Disappearance Of Flash Websites

Posted on28. Apr, 2010 by tjswing.

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If you want to “go big” visually with a website, delivering complex interaction and a rich experience across a wide range of browsers, Flash is the only way to go. Right? Nope. Given the widespread adoption and advancements of modern browsers and JavaScript libraries, using Flash makes little sense. But it does have its place on [...]

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Empathizing Color Psychology in Web Design

Posted on06. Apr, 2010 by tjswing.

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The way different colors influence our mood, state of soul and body is really exciting. Most of us do not realize how it works and only a few probably pay attention. Though the influence of the colors may be some what overestimated, we can obviously feel it in some situations (imagine yourself in a dark [...]

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Maps In Modern Web Design: Showcase and Examples

Posted on06. Apr, 2010 by tjswing.

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Geo-location was a hot topic in 2009. With so many applications on GPS-enabled smartphones, more maps than ever were accessible to the average person. But how can Web designers and developers take advantage of an increasingly location-aware user base? This article explores existing trends, conventions and the possible future of interactive maps online. [Offtopic: by [...]

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5 Simple Social Design Tips From the Masters

Posted on30. Mar, 2010 by tjswing.

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With so much content competing for users’ attention, it’s important for content creators to have websites or applications that are accessible, clean and interactive. For sites with a social media focus, a solid user experience is even more important because if users can’t easily navigate a site or connect with their existing networks, chances are, [...]

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10 Excellent Tools for Creating Web Design Wireframes

Posted on30. Mar, 2010 by tjswing.

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When starting a new web design project, it’s always a good idea to begin with a wireframe. The purpose of a wireframe is to communicate the layout of a page without getting caught up in color and design elements. Wireframes can be a big time saver as they help all parties involved come to an agreement [...]