For the most part, designers are lovely, amicable and keen to work. But ask them the following and you're likely to come away with a stylus inserted where the sun doesn't shine…
Let’s face it: Job hunting is kinda boring at best, grueling and soul crushing at worst. Sometimes you need a little lift when you’re perpetually applying to job positions. But instead of clicking on funny YouTube videos like “Dog Plays Dead To Avoid Bath Time,” cruise on over to TED.com to give yourself an emotional boost — and some much-needed career inspiration. We’ve chosen our five favorites below — each under 20 minutes — to help keep you motivated you during your job search.
Copyright affects everybody who works in design, but many don't understand the fundamentals. We explain the ins and outs of not staying on the right side of the law.
In the last several years, we’ve seen a rapid shift in software and app interface design, from 3-D and skeuomorphic to flat and minimal. Although this trend has become nearly ubiquitous, let’s take a moment to consider how we got here and what influence it’s having on interface design as a whole. Additionally, I’ll share some tips and considerations on designing flat interfaces.
The first digital SLR cameras that could shoot high definition video emerged in 2008. In just two short years these cameras have revolutionised independent film making with their ability to deliver stunning professional-looking video in a cheap and compact package. They are fast becoming the camera of choice for indie cinematographers around the world, even Robert Rodriguez has been spotted shooting with this new technology.
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Whether you want to build an app for iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows or Facebook, these app tutorials will help you on your way...
To make your task even easier, we’ve created a number of versions of this checklist, including an HTML version, Markdown, PDF and Evernote. Download them all from the Tuts+ GitHub account.
The device, originally announced in March at SXSW, costs $1,400 plus an optional $150 for MakerBot's service and support program called the Digitizer MakerCare. Shipping is expected in "mid-October".
If two characters in a font look awkward when placed next to one another (fl being a classic example) a ligature can be designed to help out. The ligature glyph is then “mapped to” (associated with) the letter combination in question. When the browser encounters that combination, it switches the letters out for a single ligature.
Every project, big or small, goes through our patented (not really patented) process. We call it the four Ds: discovery, design, development, and deployment. We tie all of this together to form our responsive web design process. The deliverables for your project might vary, but here's an idea of what you can expect from us.
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Skeuomorphism is the term we apply to a trend to essentially designing something new while retaining the themes of something older and more established. Skeuomorphism exists in many different industries – architecture is an oft-quoted example – but, in the context of web and software design, we know skeuomorphism primarily as the technique of using metaphors to induce familiarity.
Check out these 10 FREE app and plugin resources for video editors! These post production tools are heavy on results and light on the pocketbook.
Two undergraduate students at MIT designed a ring to replace Boston's transit card, the Charlie Card, to pay public transport fares with ease. The inspiration came from forgetting their Charlie Cards time and again.
CommaFeed is a lot more than just a web app that looks to take the place of Google Reader. While that is where the service excels, it is more than a one-trick pony. First, unlike other alternatives, this one is open source — the code is available on Github.
Circles, ovals and ellipses tend to project a positive emotional message. Using a circle in a logo can suggest community, friendship, love, relationships and unity. Rings have an implication of marriage and partnership, suggesting stability and endurance. Curves on any sort tend to be viewed as feminine in nature.
The tool I'd like to introduce to you today is Emmet LiveStyle. This plugin takes a completely different approach on updating CSS. Unlike other live editors, it doesn't simply replace a whole CSS file in a browser or an editor, but rather maps changes from one CSS file to the other.
Before we dive into Bootstrap, it's worth taking a minute to become familiar with what Emmet is and how you can use it.
Easel streamlines the process of designing websites in the browser. We chat to its creators about the tech powering it.