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Almost anyone can pull information from websites using the code-free, visual tool, Zenscrape. The tool is probably one of the easiest of its kind and has plenty of practical applications for website owners.
Here, we’re going to take a deeper look at Zenscrape, what it is, how to use it, key features, and pricing.
Do you have a stellar idea for a shirt or water bottle design? Not sure how to get that idea into the hands of people who want to buy it?
You might need Sell Merch, a collection of tools and resources that are designed to help you get from idea to sales with advice on everything from how to get started to understanding printing and shipping.
Here’s a look at Sell Merch with some ideas for getting started with merchandise sales.
Looking for an alternative when it comes to vector design software? Vectornator is a solid, new option for Mac users with a robust collection of tools that also work on iPads, iPhones, and desktop computers.
Today, we’ll take a look at this tool with the new Vectornator Pro release, which has even more features than the already-functional Vectornator X version.
Find out what this app has to offer, explore a few key features, and learn about how to take it for a spin yourself!
Do you need to scrape search engine results quickly and reliably? A search API can do the trick. Today, we’re taking a look at Zenserp’s SERP API and how you can make use of it.
SERP, or a search engine results page, data can be a useful tool for website owners. You can pull information into your project to provide a more robust user experience.
But completing this process manually is close to impossible. You need a tool to pull this data out for you, to help you move ahead with the important task of analyzing the information, and learning what it can tell you.
Vintage graphic design is a nifty way to create an old-school feel for projects. Today we’re exploring the vintage graphic design trend, and how to use it in your design projects.
Vintage elements can include typography, illustrations, photo styles, and even entire aesthetic palettes. Further, there are different eras to choose from when you want to go for a vintage feel.
Vintage themes from different time periods can provide completely different visual properties and techniques to play with.
Let’s explore some of them!
There’s a trend this holiday season to opt-out of a lot of the chaos and consider alternative gifts that have more meaning or create greater experiences. To choose something that can benefit yourself, serve a bigger purpose, and not just be another gadget that’ll wind up in the trash six months from now.
The gift of a UX education fits perfectly for anyone with a design background. The Interaction Design Foundation is offering a stellar Black Friday deal with 25% off UX courses for Design Shack readers.
It’s the perfect way to choose to spend money on something meaningful, that will bring you long-term value.
Want to know more about what you can give (or get) with this deal? Read on.
Figma is a cloud-based design and prototyping tool for digital projects. It’s made so that users can collaborate on projects and work pretty much anywhere.
While this tool looks a lot like other prototyping options, the key differentiator is the ability to work with teams on projects. To date, Figma is probably the best-suited option available.
Here’s a look at Figma, and how this tool might be beneficial for your projects and workflows.
Icon fonts are a popular solution to a common CSS problem; how to incorporate web icons into your website design in an efficient, fast-loading way.
With plenty of services available to make choosing and using an icon font easy, you don’t have to create your own from scratch. Icon fonts are all over the internet.
But what exactly is an icon font? And how do you use them? Here’s a guide to everything you need to know about icon fonts.
Did you know you can make a brochure using a common tool such as Microsoft Word? It’s actually a really capable tool for brochure design, for creating a high-quality, professional outcome.
With a good template, you can turn a simple Word document into a carefully designed brochure that you can get printed or push as a PDF online.
Here, we’ll walk through the steps using a template that you can download from Envato Elements.
You can use what you learn for any type of brochure, using Microsoft Word – a tool you’re already familiar with! Whether you’re looking for a tri-fold, A5, or larger brochure, these steps will work for any type of design.
Adobe’s UX design tool seems to be picking up speed. Have you tried Adobe XD yet? The tool is part of the design giant’s suite of software. It meets a need that was being filled by other tools such as Sketch and Figma. But thanks to Adobe’s large customer base, XD is proving itself a viable option.
Here, we’ll look at what Adobe XD is – and isn’t – to help you figure out if this tool might be worth exploring.
Whether you’re already sold on Adobe XD and want to learn more, or you’re weighing it up against the pros and cons of other tools, we’ll give you a helpful introduction to make the decision easy.
Do you ever pay attention to those tiny icons at the tops of browser tabs? How about when you save a shortcut to a website or page online? Those tiny images, or favicons, are designed especially for that purpose.
There’s a pretty distinct difference between what makes for a good or bad tiny icon. You’d be forgiven for thinking that design decisions at the tiny scale matter less. But a poorly designed favicon can reflect badly on your brand.
Today we’re looking at what these icons are, basic design techniques for them, and the specs you’ll need to follow.
Looking for a way to make your design portfolio – or any other website, for that matter – stand out? A custom, top-level domain is the start.
Hover is a leading provider of domains and mailbox services for you or your small business.
You can snag a new domain or transfer an existing one to their platform.
Not sure how to get started? Here’s everything you need to know about Hover and the services and tools they provide for individuals and businesses.