You might be tempted to think that in order to start or run a successful business it will take a lot of skills or a lot of cash. This is not necessarily true. In fact, there are tons of businesses that can be started easily and inexpensively. To be sure, most of these ideas will not make you into the next Bill Gates, but you never know how far a great idea can take you.…
We have all had them at one time or another, and no, I’m not talking about chicken pox. Just as annoying however, is a stubborn client that doesn’t seem to like anything you deliver. Yes, it’s hard to hear, but some clients will not like your designs as-is. While you may feel like saying, “thanks but no thanks,” and cutting your losses, you don’t need to give up so quickly. Instead, try these strategies designed…
Have you seen shopping malls packed with crowds or stores brimming with traffic, except on special days and huge sales events like Black Friday? There will hardly be any of us who will answer “yes” to this question. Is it the economic concern that is increasingly creating shopping apathy among consumers? If it is, the numbers for online shoppers will also be affected. However, virtual stores are receiving traffic on a steady basis and are…
“I always tell people that the difference between good typography and bad typography is the difference between work that looks professional and work that looks like someone threw it together in MS Word. One reason Apple’s stores look so good is the careful and consistent application of the typeface Myriad. But Kmart’s careless mashup of Helvetica, Gill Sans, News Gothic and Gotham looks like, well, Kmart.” This is the view of New York based designer…
Don’t know what responsive design means? Let me help. A responsive website design is one which works well on all kinds of different devices and resolutions, be it a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop – your site will “respond” and work fine on all of these devices. Many theme marketplaces exist out there which sell themes and templates but what is unique about Gridgum is the fact they solely offer responsive website themes and templates.…
When you are hired for a graphic design project, there are several ways to go about it. One, you can tuck in all the input client gives and simply remain true to what they expect from you. Two, you take the design a little beyond how client envisions it. Or, three, you inject a whole new level of creativity and imagination to the design, which may not look like what the client has envisioned, but…
Web designers either disregard or adore website builders. Which camp do you belong to? If you find website builders too primitive and limiting, I bet you haven’t heard about Webydo. Though it’s a one-stop web building and publishing platform, it doesn’t fall under the definition of a conventional website builder. Firstly, because it’s intended for designers. Secondly, because it’s created by designers. Thirdly, because it has spawned a whole new era in web design, a…
You have got an awesome idea about making a game, which can become next Candy Crush Saga, Angry Birds, Temple Run or Subway Surfer. You have got everything ready for the game – you have got designers who can design your awesome game and developers who can convert your dream game into reality. But have you ever thought the very important question – how will you make money from your game? What are the ways…
Where 4 dimensional movies had made their appearance, going through one-dimensional content in a web page is simply boring. For a change you can include photos with your write-ups. However, that is also somewhat turned into a clichéd concept. Something simple yet unique can only create a sensation among the tech buffs. In an endeavor to attract attention with something new, Google has also redesigned its web-based maps. The new map includes 3D earth tours,…
When using WordPress as a blogging platform, it is tempting to consult with a web developer to design an original WordPress theme. However, this is an extremely expensive way to launch or redevelop a web site for a business. There is a big difference between ideas in the designer’s head, wireframe sketches of each page and the final product. Even with design mock-ups, you don’t always get what you expected and the functionality of the…