Each year WordPress develops a new, default, theme to incorporate new ideas on site layout, use, and features. The Twenty Seventeen theme represents a focus on creating company websites in addition to a blogging platform.
10 Great Google Fonts Combos to Copy | Design Shack
The average man considers which flavor of Doritos will taste good with his Heineken. The sophisticated man considers which cheese will pair well with his choice of wine. The designer of course considers which two fonts will look great on the same page. Today we’re going to use the Google […]
Typorama – quick text on pics
Another great source for adding text to your images and then sharing on social media… Source: Home Page – Typorama
It’s Like a Graphic Designer in Your Pocket
The Word Swag App – Cool Text on Your Photos Definitely, take a look at this app on your iPhone or Android. Here are the features as described on the website. From the site EXCLUSIVE TYPOMATIC™ ENGINE Now you can create beautiful custom text layouts that would normally take minutes […]
Is your Site Responsive?
So Many Devices IPhone 6, Kindle Fire table, Android phone – sites need to look great on all devices. Are you curious how your site measures up? Use this handy link to see how responsive your site is on multiple devices Test my Site. Responsive designed sites are fluidly designed, […]
Easy, Online Graphic Design
We all know great design when we see it but creating great design takes talent and practice. Adobe Illustrator is a powerful tool for creating graphics for your site but it also has a very steep learning curve. Recently, I began using an online graphic design tool, CANVA.COM , to […]
Beautifully crafted timelines that are easy, and intuitive to use.
Looking for a way to add a timeline to your site? Timeline JS provides a robust solution to presenting time-based information. It works best with a story arc, a narrative that leads the viewer through a connected plot. Adding small events that lead up to the main events help keep […]
Converting an Ancient Map for Use as Background
Istockphoto has more than just typical stock photos of business people at work. This ancient map was the perfect backdrop for a site but it needed a little polishing to work. First, we needed to reduce the contrast and saturation to let the map fade into the background. A […]
10 Crucial Elements for Any Website Design | Design Shack
White Space Modern design is becoming cleaner and simpler all the time. Leaving empty space around elements is an important aspect of design for a clean, clear site. Navigation – The user always needs to have clear indications of how to travel around your site. The main navigation should look […]
10 Adobe Illustrator Tips, Tricks & Tools You May Not Know About
Adobe Illustrator is a complex program but so powerful when you know a few shortcuts and tricks. Here are 10 Adobe Illustrator Tips, Tricks & Tools You May Not Know About via 10 Adobe Illustrator Tips, Tricks & Tools You May Not Know About.