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Have you ever looked at a beautiful website but thought, “I hate those colors?” No? Of course, not. That’s because color, and more specifically, color combinations, are integral to our notions of beauty — you wouldn’t find a design appealing if you disliked the colors.
I’m convinced that web designers are underappreciated. We work in a highly competitive (not to mention stressful) field. Yet it feels like our achievements fly under the radar of clients and the general public. This seems especially true when compared to other professions. After all, some people send gift baskets to their accountants and lawyers.
We’re halfway through 2023 already, and the number of incredible apps, tools, and resources for designers is mounting.
This month we are focusing on three trends within a bigger website design trend – different navigation menu styles and features. So many projects are featuring interesting navigation patterns right now as there’s a focus – and almost push and pull – on navigation that feels more consistent between devices.
Like many web designers, I’m a fan of routine. I like having a set process for getting things done. And crafting a design can greatly benefit from this practice. For me, it starts with opening my favorite design tools. From there, I experiment with color and typography. Complimentary images are chosen to enhance the look.
Humans crave comfort, familiarity, and routine. It applies to our work and life. For example, I take my routine to the next level. I start each morning the same way: I turn on my computer and open the apps I need – all in the same order. Maybe I’m a bit obsessed? But this behavior
One of the first things you learn as a freelance web designer is that everybody wants a deal. It happens with both new and existing clients. You’ll receive plenty of requests for discounted pricing. They must think that web designers are akin to a used car lot. Haggling over price is as old as commerce
Having the ability to envision a tastefully designed website (i.e., the role creativity plays) is important. But being able to actually build it more often than not depends upon the tools available, including recent developments and improvements in web design tools and resources for designers and agencies alike.
Booking top-notch clients is key to having a successful web design business. The challenge is in getting them to take notice of your work. But it’s especially difficult when you’re just starting out. The market is flooded with designers, and thus, it can be hard to rise above the competition. And it takes a lot
