It wasn’t too long ago that designers didn’t really need to worry how websites looked on mobile phones and tablets. Phones weren’t yet really practical for web viewing, and before the iPad, tablets were more of a novelty than an essential. Obviously, all that has changed and most tech experts predict that in the next few years, likely sooner rather than later, mobile browsing will overtake desktop browsing as the dominant way of viewing the Web. Image Source: What The Heck Is Responsive Web Design? With an ever-evolving range of screen sizes and devices, including video game consoles and Internet TVs, the old ways of design are simply no longer up to the task. And with businesses realizing the need to optimize th … Read the rest of the article on : Speckyboy Design Magazine

When you’re going through your rounds in Pinterest, have you ever got that feeling that the site reminds you of an interior decor magazine? Well, if you look hard enough you can find tons of ideas on how to decorate the interior of your home, kitchen, living space and even your office. A little decor can go a long way in lightening up the mood in the office; or to personalize your office space enough to make you feel more at home (for most people, the office is their second home). Even for those who work from home, there is no reason for your workstation to look office-y or carry a style that is too different to jive with the rest of the house. Well, we’ve gone and done the research for you. Here is a list of 55 popular Pinterest Pinboards that carry interest … Read the rest of the article on : hongkiat.com

Over 500 million people use Facebook worldwide. It’s no wonder companies and brands are keen to make an impact using the social networking site with their respective pages. The new Facebook Timeline feature has been rolled out over the last few months for both profiles and pages. New features include space for a large photo at the top of the profile and a new layout for the ‘wall’. As more and more people use Facebook it is becoming more important than ever for companies and brands to maintain a well-crafted presence on the site by keeping up to date with the latest changes and adapting as necessary. Here is a roundup of some of the best Facebook Timeline Profiles from a range of companies. Read the rest of the article on : Webdesigner Depot

We use the Web for just about anything these days. At the minimum, we do stuff like reading the news headlines, catching up with friends, and checking our emails. But as technology advances, more and more bandwidth-hungry apps and services start to crop up. You can now do weekly skype sessions with your family when you are away in campus, or even complete an online degree with a university halfway across the world. Gaming or collaborations need no longer be limited to people of the same nationality or even the same timezone. All of this and a whole lot more is made possible because of the Internet – and a stable Internet connection, of course. Derived with stats by Akamai, here’s an infographic from OnlineUniversities.com on the State of the Internet in 2012. So far … Read the rest of the article on : hongkiat.com

Three is only a number, right? Just one of ten numerals that we use to express value, nothing more. Or is it perhaps a lot more? Is the number three a designer’s best friend? Does it drive art, photography, design, architecture and even the natural order of the universe? Join us as we take a look at some ways that designers leverage the number three, and more importantly, why you should keep the number three in mind whether you’re designing websites, print ads or even logos. Like the article? Be sure to subscribe to our RSS feed and follow us o … Read the rest of the article on : Design Shack

Whether you’re a designer, a developer (or both), chances are you don’t have a lot of spare time. With that in mind, here are some of my favorite WordPress plugins that can help you get things done and move on to the next project. You may also like… WordPress Plugins to Help Make Your Site Responsive → 10 WordPress Plugins to Help Optimize Performance → Mobile Toolbox for WordPress (Tutorials, Plugins and Themes) → Useful Plugins and Resources for Improving User Interactivity with WordPress → Read the rest of the article on : Speckyboy Design Magazine

Advertise here with BSA When working on a new web project, during the HTML coding process, using Lorem Ipsum as filler content is a common approach (yet, there great Lorem Ipsum alternatives). Fixie.js is a simple JavaScript library (with no JS framework dependencies) that automatically analyzes your semantic HTML5 tags and adds the right type of content inside the [...] Read the rest of the article on : WebResourcesDepot

Pinterest’s mission is to “connect everyone in the world through the ‘things’ they find interesting”via a global platform of inspiration and idea sharing. It is an incredible source for searching great home ideas, organization, craft projects, and other smart ways to improve your lifestyle. Improving your home office is no exclusion, and we’ve found that the site has a wealth of amazingly imaginative ideas for whipping your work space into shape. Here in this article you’ll find more than 30 fascinating ways to create your home office more prearranged, eye-catching, and pleasurable to work in. Creative containers: This residence place of work uses loaded baskets and even a rustic toolbox to hold trinkets, craft items, … Read the rest of the article on : SaveDelete

A fundamental difference between programming intensive web-development work and graphic-focused web-design is that everyone – client to business associates – has an opinion and an alternative vision for the latter. The technically-steep learning curve of coding, whether it be the front-end or server-side configuration, tends to elicit few opinions and observations, simply because only a handful of clients actually possess the technical skills to analyze and interpret such work. Not so with design. Design, in any medium or form, is a manifestation of individual tastes, which, again, are influenced by any number of factors ranging from natural predisposition to upbringing and education. It is particularly difficult to work for a living in any design-oriented field, as clients and associates will often have opinions and sugges … Read the rest of the article on : Speckyboy Design Magazine

A simple but eye-catching loading bar that could work well to add character to a web interface. This design was featured on the Wednesday 9th of May 2012. It falls under the category of Element, and has a layout style of Other. If you’d like, you can visit this site, or view all our other featured designs. … Read the rest of the article on : Design Shack