Have you ever wondered what a bitten apple and technology have in common? The Apple[1] logo has become one of the most iconic and world-wide known logo, but not many people know the history and the meaning behind the bitten apple. Today, we’re going to dive into the history of the Apple logo, so you can know all about it. And hey, it’s a cool party story to tell… that is, if you go to parties. I wouldn’t know. ...
With the release of Creative Cloud 2015, Adobe has continued its tradition of generating a buzz in the tech sector. In addition to major updates on their programs like Photoshop and Illustrator, Adobe has also released a new platform named Adobe Edge Web Fonts[1]. Edge Fonts is a stunning font foundry that web designers can use 100% free for all design work. If you’re familiar with Adobe and the creative cloud platform then you know about TypeKit. This is Adobe’s...
One of the biggest concerns for anyone on the internet, whether you’re selling a product or buying one, is security. And honestly, nobody can blame them. The internet is a scary place with lots of potential security threats. But, don’t freak out too much. There are lots of security measures in place to make sure that your internet browsing session is an enjoyable one. Today, we’re going to be highlighting one of the best security measures any brand can make with...
One could easily put together a list of good reasons for choosing a multipurpose WordPress theme. Reasons that apply to web designers and website owners alike. The approach we’ve taken is to present you with this list of 8 top-tier multipurpose themes. We give you the opportunity to let any one of them speak for itself. These themes are well-established best-sellers with each one. Also having its unique base of highly satisfied customers. Browse the list, check into...
You feel you have done everything right on your website. The copy looks compelling. The design looks magnificent. But still, visitors are not spending as much time on your website as much as you want them to. You have little to no clue about why it is happening and how to fix it. You try out a bunch of SEO tools, you undergo usability testing, but still, no significant improvements can be seen. You feel tired and...
Ah, Neumorphism. We love to see it. Neumorphism is my favorite design trend thus far in 2020 and it’ll take a lot to surpass it. We’ve been seeing it a lot lately, and we stan. What is Neumorphism? Neumorphism is a new modern graphic design technique that is a combination of skeuomorphism, flat design, and realism. [source[1]] Neumorphism is actually a play on words that means New Skeuomorphism. If you’re not familiar with the term skeuomorphism, well, think of the old version of Apple,...
If you’ve lived outside of the US, then you’ve probably heard of or even used OLX at least once in your lifetime. OLX is a pretty big deal. OLX is a platform where you can buy and sell anything; services and goods alike. You want to get rid of that old scarf hanging in the back of your closet? Awesome. Snap a pic and post it to OLX and wait for someone to buy it off of you. Looking for...
As a designer, we’re overloaded with choices every day, but there are some apps that are absolutely worth your time and investment. Finding the best ones and most useful ones can be a difficult task, so we’re going to make things easy for you and give you our top 10 apps and websites we couldn’t live without. So sit back, relax, eat your popcorn, and let’s get into this list. If You’re a Designer, You Better Be Using These...
The news is true, we completely redesigned the best blog in the world, Web Design Ledger! Okay, maybe we’re a little bit biased, but there’s no denying that the new web design layout is amazing. We are so excited to show you guys the finished product. Let me just hit you with the most satisfying before and after ever. Before… After! Amazing, right?! With this new era and new decade that we’ve come into this year, we wanted to bring our design blog...
When you’re a freelancer and you start to work directly with your clients, there’s something crucial you need to know. Your design is not the one and only, most important aspect of the transaction. While presenting your client with an amazing design is the final goal, there are a lot of other things at stake that could make or break your business deal. There are 7 things that could potentially ruin any partnership with a client, and they have...