If it's still snowy where you live, then you're probably tired of the cold weather by now. Winter may be in full swing but that shouldn't stop us from hunting for inspiration. While the gray days always seem to find a way to make us more and more anxious for springtime to finally arrive, it's also a time we can use to reflect on our work and perhaps better decide what it is that we hope to improve or change in the next months. Believe it or not, some of these photographs and illustrations are the starting point of a design that I create. They are the spark that sets the process of creation in motion. It doesn't take much; it can be any part of an element that catches my eye, be it a particular color, style, texture, or anything really. You'll find a bit of everything in today's selection: Architecture, colors, some of the best photographs from 2016, and more. I hope you'll like my playground! ;)The post Colorful Inspiration For Gray Days: Illustration And Photography At Their Best appeared first on Smashing Magazine.

Designing a t-shirt that people will actually wear can be a design challenge of epic proportions. Let’s take a look at some tips for creating a t-shirt that won’t just get left in a drawer! You have to create something that people connect with and want to wear. You have to deal with issues such […]

I interviewed Thierry Koblentz, creator of Atomic CSS, to understand the history and background that led to making of the popular CSS framework. Thierry, now retired, has vast experience writing CSS at large scale and has previously worked … The Making of Atomic CSS: An Interview With Thierry Koblentz originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter and become a supporter.

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Choosing the right tools to build a website for your organization is essential, but it can be tough to find the right fit. Simple site builders like Wix and Squarespace are easy for marketers to use, but severely limit developers … The post Creating Powerful Websites with Serverless-Driven CMS Development appeared first on CSS-Tricks. You can support CSS-Tricks by being an MVP Supporter.

If you need to translate or offer your WordPress content in multiple languages, we have the best free plugins that will do it for you. The post 8 WordPress Plugins for Translating Your Website appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine.

Access All Areas members have a collection of joyful hand lettering graphics to download this week, courtesy of Freepik. These New Year letterings all feature a seasonal ‘Happy New Year’ greeting in a variety of type styles, complemented by decorative graphics. Easily create card prints or online promotions by using these ready-made designs, or break […] The post 10 New Year Lettering Graphics for Access All Areas Members appeared first on Spoon Graphics.

Landing a new client is one of the great joys of being a freelance designer. It means finally taking on an exciting paid project and also putting food on the... The post How to Create Manageable Web Project Cost Estimates appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine.

If you're using Apple Pages to design your CV or resume, this is a great handpicked collection of resume templates to get you started fast. Some of these cost a few dollars, and some are completely free! Did you know that 98% of all resumes received for a job gets eliminated during the initial screening […]