You’ve probably heard from many a designer or good design-oriented blog that Photoshop is the only graphics program you’ll ever need. But while Photoshop unquestionably offers a lot, it’s definitely not the only software capable of getting the job done. When it comes to any software, it’s nice to have options. And a quick Google […]
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48 Books to Add to Your Tech Reading List for 2016
I’ve spent years in the tech world, as a designer, sometimes-developer, and mostly as a writer. I devour new content wherever I can get it, but sometimes, no matter how valuable I find all that information, I want to dive deeper. -And not look at a computer screen. Sure, reading a hundred blog posts about […]
4 Reasons Why You’re Actually Killing it as an Entrepreneur
Most days I feel like I’m sitting in my car with a lead foot on the pedal. The engine is roaring. But I’m in neutral. I’m stationary. I’m still in my driveway. If you have ever set out to do your own thing, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Since my freshman year in college, […]
Investormill: Investment Data for the Rest of Us (Pros, Too)
Investormill is a group of data nerds who want to make it simple for non-experts to find and chart economic and financial data, and isn’t it about time? The company makes 301, 284 economic and financial indicators accessible – and easy to sort through. Oh, and did we mention that it’s free? Founder Dan Vrabac […]
3 Reasons Flat Design Is Taking Over the World Right Now
Flat design seems to be everywhere these days. Both Google and Apple (iOS7) have rolled out new flat features (and here are 25 other great examples of it). And when Apple does something, we know the rest of the design world usually follows. But is this just a temporary trend or could it be here to […]
This Infographic Will Completely Change Your Mind About Working In Tech
Tech has a bit of a bad rap. When people hear about technology, exciting jobs aren’t what come to mind. Many of us think of drones stuck behind a computer, by themselves and the lighting is always bad. But when it comes to what you can do with a digital education, this stereotype couldn’t be […]
5 Killer Web Design Tips That Will Make Your Life Easier
We all want to have a beautifully designed website and yet, it’s surprisingly hard. So what is it that great designers know that the rest of us don’t? The key to great web design is really very simple: you’ve got to understand the universal rules of good design and follow them, all the time. Let’s […]
10 Seconds to Make Your Case – Web Pages and First Impressions
You have 10 seconds to make someone interested in your blog post–and that’s after they get to the page. We all know that it can be very hard to get people to visit your web page, but even if they do click on a link to visit your blog, you still have a very narrow window […]
Tips for Tablet Commerce Usability
You may recall late last year, we posted 10 mobile web design best practices taken from our friends at Mobify’s 50 tip stash. Today we’re doing it again — this time for tablets. Enjoy these 3 killer tips, and read them all in the ebook Tablet Web Design Best Practice Guide. 1. Turn off autocorrect […]
3 Great Examples of Responsive Ecommerce Designs
I recently teamed up with Monetate on the short ebook, The Truth About Responsive Design (which you can grab for free). It covers the history of mobile web design, the pros and cons of responsive design and examples of responsive sites we like (both ecommerce and non-ecommerce). Today’s post zooms in on 3 of […]
Stop Thinking! How I Conquered My Mind and My To-Do List
Is your brain always on? Do you wish you could turn it off? Every entrepreneur has it. It’s a disease. Don’t worry – it won’t kill you. But it may slowly seep away at your productivity. It’s human nature. Your brain is always on. It’s always thinking. Always processing. Never being able to focus. It’s a […]