CategoryInspiration

July 3, 2013 — In this article, Martin Gittins will explore the idea of consciously restricting yourself to a set of core tools that you know, love and trust, so that you don’t get overwhelmed by the staggering array of resources and options available to designers. You should know what your most precious tools are, and keep a portable set close at hand. Read more…

June 19, 2013 — While type classification is an important aid to studying type, it is not a hard and fast system that cannot be questioned. Read more…

June 19, 2013 — After a photo contest we received around 350 entries from all over the world and only 70 could make it onto the poster we’ve created exclusively for our dear fans. As promised, the 10 most creative and original submissions will be awarded with a printed poster! Read more…

May 4, 2013 — Welcome to another interview in the series called “How I Work.” These interviews revolve around how leading thinkers and creators in the Web world design, code and create. Read more…

April 29, 2013 — Content knowledge isn’t just about ditching lorem ipsum in a couple of comps. When you take the time to understand the content that already exists, not only will you be able to ensure that it’s supported in the new design, but you’ll actually make the entire design stronger because you’ll have realistic scenarios to design with and for. Today, we’re going to make existing content work for you, not against you. Read more…

April 26, 2013 — International projects usually require quite extensive knowledge of less familiar writing systems from around the world. The aesthetics and structure of such designs can be strongly related to the shape and legibility of the letterforms. In this article, Iris Lješnjanin will explore the art and craft of Arabic typography with Dr. Nadine Chahine, who lives in Bad Homburg, Germany. She is an Arabic Specialist at Monotype GmbH and is an award-winning type designer who has created typefaces that are being sold worldwide. Read more…

April 19, 2013 — Today we have instant access to a huge variety of podcasts that keep us entertained while providing useful information that we can integrate into our daily routine. But keeping track of the ever-changing selection and finding quality podcasts that feature exactly the topics we are interested in can be painful. So Melanie Lang has put together an extensive list that includes your soon-to-be favorite podcast! Read more…

April 12, 2013 — In this article, Nancy Dickenson, talented UX designer and the Executive in Residence for Bentley University’s HFID Graduate Program, has taken the time to answer our questions and provide this glimpse into the evolution of the field of UX. We hope you the interview as much as we did. Get ready for an engaging conversation! Read more…

April 10, 2013 — Smashing Magazine has been my first tab to start every browsing session. Aside from being a pure designer or developer, I had no idea how one could pursue a career in that field, and I needed some inspiration. With Smashing Magazine being so close, I emailed Vitaly and was kindly invited to visit the Smashing crew. Read more…

March 7, 2013 — Today we are happy to release three more exclusive interviews as well as two Smashing Conference videos featuring Brad Frost, Andy Clarke and Nicole Sullivan. You can check out even more conference interviews and talks by Jeremy Keith, Rachel Andrew and Stephen Hay. Read more…