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Understanding Visual Hierarchy in Web Design

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Designing With Tablets in Mind: Six Tips to Remember

Today I’m going to recap some concrete considerations you should make in order to make sure your web design is optimized for use on a touch-based tablet.
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99 Icon Sets To Use In Commercial Design Projects

Today’s blog post we have decided to do a massive collection of 99 icon sets which can each be used within commercial design projects. This compilation was put together simply because of the lack of free icon sets which are available to be used in commercial design projects, what’s the point creating an icon set if its not free to use ?
Smashing Magazine: Color Theory for Designers

Designing for a Responsive Web

The web as we know it is changing. In the past, designers and developers only had to concern themselves with one medium: the computer screen. http://webdesign.tutsplus.com/articles/design-theory/designing-for-a-responsive-web/
http://webdesign.tutsplus.com/articles/general/the-ugly-duckling-of-web-design/ As web designers we focus heavily on skills such as HTML, CSS, and design.

The Ugly Duckling of Web Design

This article was written by Katrín Eyþórsdóttir, our talented and hard-working trainee from Iceland.

The Story Of Scandinavian Design: Combining Function and Aesthetics - Smashing Magazine

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9 Outstanding Websites for Design Inspiration

When it comes to web design and development, we've offered up our top picks for tools of the trade . We've shared great tips from pro developers . We've even wrangled exemplary sites to learn from.
If you run an online business, drawing customers to your website is vital for your continued success. http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2011/05/dos-and-donts-for-designing-email-newsletters/

Do’s and don’ts for designing email newsletters

http://www.spoonfeddesign.com/20-sites-to-find-design-inspiration Designers often rely on inspiration from other designers to feed our creativity.

20 Sites to Find Design Inspiration

In these tough economic times, many designers find themselves applying for jobs and freelance gigs on a regular basis. So, how can we stand out from the rest and grab the attention of a design agency when they’re usually bombarded with hundreds of applications? The best way to do this is in the design of your resume. Assuming that you have the skills that they’re looking for, a striking and visually appealing resume will go a long way at getting you the creative job that you want. In the worst case scenario, it will at least buy you a few seconds by catching the eye of a recruiter and may become the difference between getting hired or not. In this article, we’ll take a look at 30 creative resumes that can inspire you to think outside the box when designing your own resume. http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2009/05/30-artistic-and-creative-resumes/

30 Artistic and Creative Résumés

10 Web Design Elements that You Shouldn’t Overlook

When it comes to designing and building websites, it never seems to happen fast enough.