It's easy to get caught up in the latest trends in web design. Web technology is constantly improving, and today developers have a formidable range of features at their disposal. This makes for a forward-thinking, innovative space — as it should — but also one at risk of being unrooted. Every art has its ancient masters. In the case of websites, it's newspapers. When you dig into the basic principles of news design, overlaps with the web are frequent and oftentimes indistinguishable.

If you're working on a greeting card or a wedding invitation design, chances are you're still looking for that perfect cursive font for your project. No need to look any further because we've rounded up a collection of the best cursive fonts just for you. In this post, we're featuring some of the best free […]

With the magic of the internet, you can learn amazing things. The Futur has classes that can help the designer and business owner in you. Check our list here!

Just got back from the gym and thought I’d throw together a collection of muscle and fitness logos for your inspiration! But first, here’s 10

Creating a monogram is a popular design practice for logos, badges, signage, insignias, and signatures (it actually dates back to the early 350BC!). If you're working on a monogram design, this collection of monogram fonts and typography is a helpful starting point! Many brands, products, and businesses still use monograms to craft unique logos that […]

The fine line that separates visual art and graphic design is something that’s been debated for a very long time. While both artists and designers compose visuals and have a... The post The Difference Between Visual Art and Graphic Design appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine.

So you've decided to become a home inspector. Now it's time to roll up your sleeves, find some clients, and start inspecting. Not so fast, partner. Before you can get started as a home inspector, you need to get certified. This is a process that varies from state to state, but in nearly every case...

Designers of all types constantly face issues with the structure of their designs. One of the easiest ways to control the structure of a layout and to achieve a consistent and organized design is to apply a grid system. A grid is like invisible glue that holds a design together. Even when elements are physically separated from each other, something invisible connects them together. While grids and layout systems are a part of the heritage of design, they're still relevant in this multiscreen world we live in.

Are you looking for a unique way to present your designs to your clients? Then these isometric mockup templates can give your designs a 3D-like view and stand out from the crowd. Mockups created with an isometric perspective allow you to showcase your website designs, apps, logos, business cards, and more while giving them a […]

In this episode of the Smashing Podcast, we're talking about running online workshops. How can a traditional event adapt when participants can't attend in person? Drew McLellan talks to Rachel Andrew to find out. Show Notes This episode of the Smashing Podcast is dedicated to the memory of Christopher Schmitt, who sadly passed away last week. A familiar name to many of us over the years as an active contributor to both the Web Standards and Accessibility communities, Christopher, along with his partner Ari, was also a pioneer in conducting online workshops and conferences, which is the subject of this podcast.