Earlier this week we wrote a short article which asked the question: “Should I change my website design for summer?” We identified three reasons why this is something that all website owners should consider doing. It’s a great way to understand and connect with website visitors, benefit from a varied use of colour and keep

Apple launched two new features last week: the iPhone 5s and the iOS7 mobile operating system. We thought that it might be helpful to analyse how web designers might want to emulate some of Apple’s changes in order to more effectively engage with iPhone 5s and iOS7 users. Flat Design Notice that the new iphone

In Monday’s article we looked at 4 signs of web design health. In a constantly-evolving industry, it’s vital that you work hard to keep your website design as effective as possible. Monday’s post was very much focussed on functional aspects of a healthy website design, including SEO features and the quality of your written content.

In the web design world, change is both essential and inevitable. With tech and visual trends constantly developing, you simply can’t afford to be resistant to change. Simply put, if your website looks out-of-date, then every indication would be that it is out-of-date. Change is essential, but that doesn’t mean that it’s not controversial. The

In creative industries like web design the importance of inspiration cannot be understated… It’s remarkable how often it happens. Every web designer has experienced it. After hours/days/weeks spent working on a new website, it’s uncanny how often the real design breakthroughs happen at the most inconvenient times. Whether it’s late at night, whilst you’re on

It’s a familiar question: how do I find the perfect photos for my web design? Photography can be an essential component in successful website design. There are few better ways to bring a web design to life than the use of carefully selected photos. It can also be a valuable tool in helping the site

Given the impact that the weather seems to have on so many aspects of UK life, it really shouldn’t be a surprise to hear that web design is also a discipline which experiences seasonal variation. Although the world of design is often caricatured as being a place where form holds sway over function, every designer

In the world of web design it’s no secret that photography remains a hugely powerful tool. The impact of photography continues to grow, and additionally many businesses are now beginning to harness the power of video to help shape the feel and functionality of their website design. A huge part of this phenomenon is the

Photography has undergone a seismic shift in the last decade. The ongoing evolution of the digital camera has resulted in many of us carrying previously unthinkably high-performance cameras in our pockets. You’ll find more megapixels in today’s smartphones that you would have in the semi-professional SLRs of 5-6 years ago. There has also been a

As website designers we’re seeing more and more overlap between the worlds of photography and web design. The old adage about a picture painting a thousand worlds remains a very helpful one when we’re trying to build beautiful and functional websites. Carefully selected, appropriate photography always complements what we’re trying to achieve. A great photo