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Embracing Competency and Letting Go of Design Perfection

Embracing Competency and Letting Go of Design Perfection

Since design (and even code) is so subjective – is aiming for perfection really a thing? So, if we’re not after perfection, just what are we aiming for?

20 Things You Didn’t Know About Pop Art

20 Things You Didn’t Know About Pop Art

The advent of the Pop Art movement in the 50’s didn’t just impress the wealthy; it changed the culture. So iconic and profound were the inspirations and meanings behind this…

The Difference Between Visual Art and Graphic Design

The Difference Between Visual Art and Graphic Design

The fine line that separates visual art and graphic design is something that’s been debated for a very long time. While both artists and designers compose visuals and have a…

Does the Computer Negatively Impact the Creative Process?

Does the Computer Negatively Impact the Creative Process?

During the 1980s, April Greinman was one of the first designers to use a Macintosh computer. She saw the computer as an ideal tool that would contribute to experimentation. Ironically…

The 3 Common Personality Types of the Best Designers

The 3 Common Personality Types of the Best Designers

It has been said that the strength of a team comes from different perspectives and personalities. This is never truer than when applied to web design. From expressive extroverts to…

Flat Design vs Minimalism

Flat Design vs Minimalism

Flat Design. It’s everywhere these days. The newest, highly influential release of iOS 7 for the iPhone has got even non-design lovers talking about it. But many people seem to…

Why Designers Need Creativity & Practicality to Succeed

Why Designers Need Creativity & Practicality to Succeed

One of the lasting messages we see across the world of web design is the idea of inspiring creativity. Designers everywhere are encouraging us to find our inner artist by…

Can Technology Really Make You a Better Designer?

Can Technology Really Make You a Better Designer?

We look at some of the side effects of computer and internet technology from a designer’s perspective and explore some fixes to the most common problems.

How Your Work Environment Can Influence Your Design Work

How Your Work Environment Can Influence Your Design Work

Sometimes, as web and digital designers, we can get trapped in our little world of computers and software, attempting to work out the solution to our clients’ design problems, but…

Putting the Guitar Solo Philosophy into Your Designs

Putting the Guitar Solo Philosophy into Your Designs

Ever have those moments where you want to really show off your design skills? To impress people with the cool effects you can pull off? Unfortunately, you usually can’t. Because…

On Tastes, Trends and Personal Styles

On Tastes, Trends and Personal Styles