Even though WordPress and Blogger are both pretty firmly established as the leading blogging platforms on the market right now Tumblr has been enjoying a surge in popularity. This is due in part to it’s simplicity of use and its basic strength as a blogging platform.And as with other blogging platforms Tumblr also has a growing number of themes to choose from to create a truly unique online identity for yourself. Here are 25 of our favorite Tumblr themes for you to choose from: Read More
Since the iPhone and iPad entered the market you can hear lots of news about apps for these devices. Tons of apps available today and you can find everything you want. But today I would like to share 10 handy web-based apps for designers. To use these apps you don’t need to buy an iPhone or iPad, you can use them without any additional software or device, you just need a web browser. In this collection I’ve picked 10 useful and time-saving web apps for designers. These will help you to create an invoice, record a video or select a beautiful color combination for your next project. Read More
Using a large background image on your website provides a new depth and impact on the user, as internet connections become faster and monitor resolutions increase it is more viable to use big background images for your website. I have collected not only websites using large background images, but also websites using illustrations and animations. [...] Read More
Today, I will be showing how to create a jQuery sticky sidebar script. Now, I’m sure many of you have a question: Why can’t I just use “position:fixed”?Well, you can, but then the element with that style will stay where it is relative to the top of the viewport.This means, if the element you are “fixing” in place is in the center of the page, it will stay in the center of the page as you scroll down. With this script, it will stay wherever you want it to be. Read More
A 404 page is served to the user when they try to access a page that either did not exist or no longer exists, 404 pages can be a fun way of adding some tongue n’ cheek humor and a little extra personality to your site when a user gets a little lost. Take a look at twenty of the 404 pages I collected and see what you can do to improve yours. Read More
Appropriate use of mascots in web design plays very important role of branding and marketing of the website. If you use attractive, memorable mascot you will grab attention of your visitors very easily and this will help you to create strong authority in the market. In this showcase you’ll find 30 beautiful examples of mascots implemented in website design. Read More
It is great seeing so many new and existing websites embracing HTML5, however HTML5 is still in its infant stages and we are really only scratching the surface of what can be done, take a look at the 30 HTML5 sites I have added in from my bookmark list and dissect their source! Read More
The minimalist web design series is a weekly showcase of minimal web designs bought to you by DesignWoop, I will be showcasing a new minimalist collection of web designs that I find on my travels around the web on a weekly basis. Read More
Being a freelance web designer means that you can wear many different hats on any given day. Although it’s a great freedom to be your own boss, at times it can become overwhelming, leading to that awful burnt out feeling. In order to keep your business on track and your mental sanity in check, there are a few skills required in order to become a successful freelance designer. Read More
Today I will show you how I created this minimal & stylish single page portfolio design in Photoshop, I will show you step by step how I use the 960 Grid System with textures, icons and fonts to build this single page portfolio. Read More