When you hear the word ‘storyboard,’ you likely think of film production or animation, not web design. Indeed, Walt Disney Studios is often credited with popularizing storyboarding as early as the 1920s in motion picture production with their animators’ sketches of frames and sequences in their animated films. Believe it or not, storyboarding is not …
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What is Graphic Design? In essence, graphic design is the art of creating visual media to communicate messages. Although the term ‘graphic design’ was officially coined in the 1920s in the print media era, graphic design has been around for thousands of years. In 15,000 BCE, our Paleolithic ancestors painted ancient pictographs and symbols by …
What is Dark Mode? In recent years, more and more web developers have been adding an option of ‘dark mode’ for their users — a supplemental mode that can be used to display mostly dark surfaces on user interface (UI). This theme is an inversion of the standard bright settings most website’s default settings use, …
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Why Should I Care About a Mobile Site? In 2021, mobile web design is essential. Mobile devices have completely revolutionized the way we connect with each other, and as a result, changing the entire business game. Most people are now foregoing the laptop or desktop computer and opting for their smartphones to surf the web. …
Each day, our lives move more and more online. The ‘new normals’ brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic have pushed us even further into online spheres as we struggle to remain connected with each other beyond physical spaces. Indeed, Google analytics show that 97% of consumers turn to the web to search for local businesses. …
As we head into the New Year, we are all no doubt reflecting on what has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory. Designs from 2020 have reflected the times – much of the imagery from this year resonated with cultural movements, social, or environmental issues as we grappled with racial tensions, …
New year, new design! There’s only one more month left of 2019. The field of graphic design is ever evolving, and year 2020 will be no exception for innovation. If you are looking for inspiration to re-vamp your marketing strategy, here are some of the top 10 trends to look out for when designing your …
As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. In fact, the human brain processes images 60,000 times faster than it processes text. Conveying information through images, icons, and illustrations can be a useful way to communicate ideas, especially on your website. Animations, graphs, plots, and charts can bring dry data information to life …
In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was developed, a law that would ensure disabled persons would have the same opportunities as everyone else. Those running businesses to serve the public must therefore ensure that their services are ADA compliant, accommodating people with disabilities. With the rise of the Internet, businesses should now make …
Every year, designers push existing trends further and further into interesting creative spheres. 2019 is no different. It can be a daunting task to keep up with the fast-paced scene of modern designers. In fact, it’s impossible to always have your website look ahead of the curve. However, integrating some trends into your website design …
