Inspiration

38 Online Store Websites Running on Shopify
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38 Online Store Websites Running on Shopify

Web designers around the world have been captivated by Shopify. It’s an online e-commerce CMS which is self-hosted and managed by the Shopify team. Webmasters can purchase their own domain name and launch a store just like any regular website – but without deep concerns over server management. For anyone looking into Shopify it is…

What Designers Can Learn From Mom Blogs (Bonus Freebies Inside!)

What Designers Can Learn From Mom Blogs (Bonus Freebies Inside!)

What are mom blogs? Most of us have found ourselves trapped in the rabbit hole of motherhood lifestyle blogs,  or “mom blogs.” Maybe you spent time reading an inspirational adoption story; perhaps you’ve followed a family living off the grid. Or maybe you’re like me, and one “quick search” for coconut oil turned into thirty minutes…

Make Your Own Business Cards: 10 Free Sites That Simplify Design

Make Your Own Business Cards: 10 Free Sites That Simplify Design

Do you need to make your own business cards in the digital age? Professionals are now connected in an unprecedented way. With social media, online portfolios, and instant messaging, you may be wondering—is it really necessary to make your own business cards when we have the Internet? After all, don’t many of us toss cards…

5 Ways Applying Psychology to Your Work Can Improve Your Designs

5 Ways Applying Psychology to Your Work Can Improve Your Designs

Why applying psychology to your work is important in graphic design Understanding psychology is an important part of how we interact with others. Applying psychology to your work is no different, especially if you’re a graphic designer. Consider, for instance, how you communicate with the people around you. Are your conversations with colleagues the same…

Pros and Cons of Freelancing: 10 Things Every Freelancer Understands

Pros and Cons of Freelancing: 10 Things Every Freelancer Understands

What are the pros and cons of freelancing? You’ve probably heard a lot about the freelance life. Is it preferable? Healthy? Anxiety-inducing? Like anything else, it can be any or all three, depending on your goals. So, how can you know if it’s right for you? Today we’ll discuss the pros and cons of freelancing:…

Designing a Usable Table of Contents for Your Website: Trends & Examples

Designing a Usable Table of Contents for Your Website: Trends & Examples

With super large pages or complex websites it helps to add a table of contents. But a ToC on the web operates differently than in a book or magazine. The goal is to link the table sections internally to pages in your website or inside a single post. This way visitors can jump around quickly…

21 Inspiring Instagram Accounts for Maximum Creativity
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21 Inspiring Instagram Accounts for Maximum Creativity

What are the most inspiring Instagram accounts for artists? You may have had a teacher who reminded you over and over, “Creativity doesn’t happen in a vacuum.” And you may have thought, “That’s great and all, but if I’m not waiting for creativity to strike, how am I supposed to get inspired?” If you’ve ever…

20 WordPress Themes for Entertainment Based Websites

20 WordPress Themes for Entertainment Based Websites

It’s time for another WordPress theme round-up. This time we are showcasing some of our favorite WordPress themes that work for entertainment based websites. Some of the themes included here work for restaurants, too, because eating out is also entertaining! If you’re in the market for a new website layout, or you’re building a WordPress…