Some well-established web design basics: minimize the number of choices that someone has to make; create self-explanatory navigation tools; help people get to what they're looking for as quickly as possible. Sounds simple enough? Now consider this... An ever growing number of web users around the world are living with dementia. They have very varied levels of computer literacy and may be experiencing some of the following issues: memory loss, confusion, issues with vision and perception, difficulties sequencing and processing information, reduced problem-solving abilities, or problems with language.The post Designing A Dementia-Friendly Website appeared first on Smashing Magazine.

Everywhere you look these days, it seems like someone else is using stacked typography. Particularly square stacked typography. It’s a common design trend that we’re seeing more and more. The trend is hard to ignore, and is worth replicating because this aesthetic is charming and impactful. There are plenty of ways to combine words and […]

Looking for a great polygon background texture for your design? Then you're going to love this collection of free and premium geometric and poly background textures. Low poly and geometric backgrounds are now turning out to be one of the most popular trends in design this year. They’re being used for both website and graphic […]

Here are 4 easy ways to upgrade your site today to keep up with modern web design trends and technologies.

Almost every design project you encounter will include type of some kind. And it's very likely that that type will start as a font on a computer, unless you create it yourself. With using specific computer fonts, come some very specific rules regarding their use, which can vary by project. So what is a font […]

Homepages are the first thing a visitor sees when they come to your website. It makes or breaks the impression of your website. Every year companies spend thousands of dollars to design a space that isn’t even a square foot. This is because companies have found out that creating a great homepage generates more revenue […] The post 8 Website Homepage Design Rules You Should Never Break appeared first on Line25.

The availability of the SharePoint Framework 1.14 Release Candidate brings users updates for Viva Connections, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint Online experiences. The general availability of SharePoint Framework 1.14 is set for mid-February with no planned adjustments. Microsoft encourages users to submit any feedback on the Release Candidate using the sp-dev-docs issue list. Key features of … continue reading The post SD Times news digest: SharePoint Framework 1.14 Release Candidate; Salt Security raises $140 million in Series D; Datadog completes acquisition of CoScreen appeared first on SD Times.

As much as I enjoy writing lengthy pieces of JavaScript APIs, techniques, and other tech brilliance, I very much enjoy providing people quick tips to make their daily dev lives better. This is one such post. Oftentimes I’m working with long command line directives, and as you can imagine, I usually screw up the spelling […] The post Insert Cursor at Any Position at Command Line appeared first on David Walsh Blog.

Let's welcome the new month with some new wallpapers. Designed with love by artists and designers from across the globe, they are available in versions with and without a calendar for April 2022.

It can be really frustrating for designers and illustrators when you feel like creating something, but you can’t think of anything to make. The popular quote: “It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.” is certainly true for the inspiring designs in today’s showcase. These lettering pieces feature all kinds of weird and […] The post 40 Inspiring Lettering Quote Designs with Quirky Messages appeared first on Spoon Graphics.