It is easy to get distracted while working. In as much as you want to get in the zone, there are things that prevent you from achieving your goals. This is true for graphic designers. We only see the final output and appreciate it, but there is a lot of work behind those graphic designs. If you are a graphic designer, you definitely know how much focus is needed in order to get things done.…
You want your site to be cool, fresh, and exciting, but more than anything else, you should want your website to be effective. If visitors think “Wow, that looks neat” but leave without reading an article or buying a product, your design has failed. Often, visitors choose not to interact with a website because the user experience (UX) is poor — and when that is true, the UX is typically poor in one of a…
Design isn’t just about making websites and applications look nice; it is also ensuring they are functional, practical, and safe. Whenever you complete a design project, you should always place emphasis on the security of your finished product. Fortunately, the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) has compiled a top-10 list of critical (and common) security risks in web applications, and paying close attention to this list can help designers be more secure in their…
You have a product or service you want to sell so you advertise. Not too long ago the options were limited to venues such as the newspaper, trade shows, mailings, and television. The later, television, was something that only businesses that were established could afford. Today, with the internet at your disposal and social media sites attracting millions of people each day, the game changes. Companies now realize that if they want to get more…
The end of the year makes an ideal time to reflect on the year’s performances and to make new resolutions for the new year. As a business owner, your human resources department is the most important within your company. The unit is vital in hiring, firing, payroll, benefits, and understanding all tax and employment laws. As such, it needs the best possible software that will allow it to ensure a seamless execution of its responsibilities.…
Your website is your window to the world and plays a central role in your branding. Choosing a web design team should not be taken lightly. However, for some reason, many of us start building a loyalty to web designers they’ve been working with for a while. The relationship might have been great at first, but you may have been noticing that your website doesn’t hold that well against the competition or you’ve been receiving…
Choosing the best theme for your website is an inevitable step in creating a strong online brand identity. The saying “don’t judge a book by its covers” is familiar to everyone, but in this case the “cover” of your website does matter. The layout and overall look of your page leaves the first impression on your customers, so you better put some serious effort in picking the appropriate theme. But, what are the key points…
While a simple, clean website design might seem easy at first, the fact of the matter is the process is a lot more complex than you think. There’s a lot of stuff going on underneath the surface that makes the clean website functional. Most people don’t need or care about that makes these sites function, they simply care that they work, but as a designer, you need to know about them. A lot of thought…
Emails have paved a long way from being a plain text personal communication to an effective marketing channel with amazing animations and interesting interactive elements. The entire email industry is sure to experience many more revolutionary trends in the years to come. EmailMonks, one of the largest email template production company, is happy to announce, “The Best Email Design Hunt 2017” – a contest to acknowledge the advancements in email designing and the creative brilliance…
There are several aspects to look over when creating a reputable brand. Customers should always get the best first impression which is essentially important to maintain customer loyalty. This is where logo for affiliate sites come into play. Logo is a representation of your brand. It reflects what your website’s objectives are and determines your personality. This is why it is imperative to dedicate considerable time on designing logos that can help you climb the…