To use color effectively, you’ll need to understand color concepts and terminology, such as chroma, saturation, value, tones and shades.
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CSS3 is coming. Although the browser support of CSS 3 is still very limited, many designers across the globe experiment with new powerful features of the language, using graceful degradation for users with older browsers and using the new possibilites of CSS3 for users with modern browsers.
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With storytelling, we can pull fragments together into a common thread. We can connect as real people, not just computers. In this article, we’ll explore how user experience professionals and designers are using storytelling to create compelling experiences that build human connections.
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Let’s dive into color theory. We’ll discuss the meanings behind the different color families, and give some examples of how these colors are used.
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The showcase of Conan O’Brien’s and Jay Leno’s artwork. When designers get passionate about something, they can get really creative about that subject. Here’s a fun post for a boring Wednesday.
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An introduction to the very first Smashing Book release. The book shares technical tips and best practices on typography, usability, UI design, marketing, color usage, and so much more.
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The article presents a showcase and discussion of world-class German Web design. Meet accumulated knowledge, upheld eternal style principles, simplicity, accessibility, and adopted best practices.
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The article introduces a number of indispensable web apps, browser-based alternatives to traditional pieces of software, that you’ll never want to live without again.
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Whether a designer, developer, blogger, or freelancer, you surely have a to-do list on which certain items slowly inch their way down. These forgotten items add up fast!
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