It’s not just the look of websites that has changed, but also the tools we use to build/access them and the expectations users bring to the table when navigating them. Keeping up with technology and user expectations can be a full time job, but the benefits of providing your customers with a site that does …
If you are a designer looking for some valuable recommendations on where to find new information to improve the quality of your work, check out our list of Digital Design Resources for 2016 below: Fonts & Typography I Love Typography This site aims to make the subject more accessible, to bring the study of typography …
Landing pages can entice prospective customers by providing an attractive offer in exchange for information. On average, you have less than 10 seconds to grab the attention of a member of your online audience, so don’t clutter your landing page with endless content. If the idea of creating landing pages has you worried, do not fear! …
There are also about 20+ different ways to accomplish the exact same thing (e.g. masking). We all want to work faster, and keyboard shortcuts (or hotkeys) can offer an easy way to do just that. Below are some of the “shortcuts” our designers frequently use in their Photoshop travels. Create a new layer group or folder If …
While designing mobile layouts is very similar to web/desktop, it still has plenty of its own unique challenges. Having done more than a few, I wanted to share what is front and center in my mind when laying one out. Understand your content and how’s it being read Content should always be easy to view, …
We received some truly amazing work and encourage everyone who submitted one to keep sketching! Special congratulations to these ten winners: Chloe Markham This is my cute cat rocket ship. It has fluffy power to the enth degree of stellar interplanetary travel. With furry thrusters and cutting edge aerodynamic design, it’s totally plausible dude. Tory …
In this video tutorial, we take a look at creating a simple image mask in Photoshop using two methods: vector shape layers and traditional marquee layer masks. Do you want access to more content like Travis’ Photoshop Masking Tutorial? Subscribe to the C3D email newsletter for a bimonthly installment of marketing news, business tips, music …
While it is certainly more work to create a fully responsive web site, your business will ultimately reap the benefits by offering your customers access to a faster, well-designed site that is easier to use wherever their devices follow them. What’s the difference between Responsive Web Design and Adaptive Web Design? Responsive Web Design is …
One of the greatest benefits of using programs in Adobe’s Creative Cloud is enjoying file compatibility across the board. In today’s blog post, we will cover the basic steps for importing vector artwork from Adobe Illustrator into After Effects. Over the summer, we took on an extensive video and animation project for ParentSavvy.com’s blog series …
There is no a better color than blue for website design if you want users to trust you. This color means stability and the better side of it is the connection with nature. Blue is the color of sky and water, which are the essentials of human life. Plus, as we know, water has a …