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8 Best Code Editors for Designers in 2024 (Free & Premium)

Software / 18 Feb 2022

8 Best Code Editors for Designers in 2024 (Free & Premium)

Having at least a basic understanding of coding is an important skill that every designer should have. Knowing your way around website design, HTML, and CSS will help you stand out among other designers.

Even if you’re a graphic designer working on print designs, you’ll never know if or when you’ll land a high-paying job to design a website or even parts of a website. Having some front-end design skills will definitely help advance your career as well.

The process of learning front-end design and coding begins with finding the right code editor for you. There are a lot of different code editors out there. But, only a few that are perfect for front-end designers.

In this post, we showcase some of the best code editors you can use for front-end design and coding. There are both free code editors and premium ones as well as web-based apps. Have a look.

10 Websites We’d Love to See Redesigned in 2024 (And Why)

Graphics / 16 Feb 2022

10 Websites We’d Love to See Redesigned in 2024 (And Why)

Different designers have different takes on what makes a great website. But, one thing we can all agree on is popularity never makes a website design great. We have proof.

Today we take a look at a few popular websites owned by well-known companies and brands. These websites receive millions of visitors every month. And they are well-known around the world. All these websites have one thing in common—they could all use a bit of a visual refresh!

Even though web design has come so far as an industry and has evolved with amazing new technologies, there are companies that still use outdated website designs.

We’re unsure whether these brands are afraid of change or simply don’t prioritise design as highly. Either way, we believe these websites need to be revamped for the better of their users. Keep reading to find out why.

Forms for the Win: 8 Types of Forms You Should Know How to Design

Graphics / 15 Feb 2022

Forms for the Win: 8 Types of Forms You Should Know How to Design

Form design can often be one of the most overlooked elements of a website. And it can be a fatal flaw.

Forms are the foundation for communicating with your audience, generating leads, making sales, creating great user interactions, and expanding your marketing reach.

Every designer should have a good idea of how to design these eight form types to help create the most meaningful experiences possible for your online audience.

30+ Best Free Poster Templates (Illustrator & Photoshop) 2024

Poster Design / 15 Feb 2022

30+ Best Free Poster Templates (Illustrator & Photoshop) 2024

A poster is not just a piece of marketing material. It’s also a way to express your brand and connect with your audience. That’s why it takes a lot of work to design an effective poster. But, what if you don’t have the budget to hire a designer or the time to design it yourself? That’s where free poster templates come to help.

In this roundup, we feature many different types of free Illustrator poster templates and Photoshop poster templates you can use to design your own posters for your small business or event without an effort.

We made sure to include free poster templates in several different niches. No matter the purpose, you’ll find a poster design for your marketing project on this list.

15+ Best Web Design Communities & Discussion Spaces in 2024

Inspiration / 11 Feb 2022

15+ Best Web Design Communities & Discussion Spaces in 2024

Networking is an important part of almost every career, especially web design. And being part of a community related to your industry can bring many benefits.

When you join a community, you’ll always have a place to turn to when you want to seek advice, get feedback on projects, find a solution to a problem, or even stay on top of the latest trends.

If you’re a web designer looking for the right community to join, we’ve got you covered. In this post, we showcase some of the best web design communities and discussions forums you can use to ask, learn, and share your design knowledge.

Whether you’re an experienced web developer or just getting started as a web designer, these communities will help you connect with fellow professionals and learn from their experiences.

How to Design a Flow Chart That Works (And Different Applications for Them)

Software / 10 Feb 2022

How to Design a Flow Chart That Works (And Different Applications for Them)

Flow charts have a ton of practical application but aren’t often thought of as a design project. A flow chart can be a beautiful and functional design element.

When it comes to using flow charts, the most common reason is to communicate complex information more visually. You can see processes and how elements in the process or flow relate to one another.

The design ensures that the flow chart communicates this information clearly. But it can be a more complicated task than you might think.

20+ Pro Resume Templates for Microsoft Word 2024

Microsoft Word Templates / 10 Feb 2022

20+ Pro Resume Templates for Microsoft Word 2024

Microsoft Word is the go-to software for designing CVs and resumes. But you often have to settle with dull and outdated designs to make your resume using the app.

That won’t be the case if you use a pre-made Word resume template. When using resume templates, you get to choose from modern and unique designs made by professional designers. These templates help you create resumes that get noticed and stand out.

Most of these resume templates have incredible designs that it’s actually hard to believe are made with Microsoft Word. Just take a look at the resume templates we handpicked for this collection and you’ll see for yourself.

There are Word resume templates for all kinds of professions in this list. We also included a few free templates as well. Have a look.

20+ Best Twitch Panel Templates & Makers 2024 (Free & Premium)

Inspiration / 10 Feb 2022

20+ Best Twitch Panel Templates & Makers 2024 (Free & Premium)

Twitch panels are an important part of your streaming setup. They not only help promote your channel and grow your audience but also helps generate more donations as well.

You should always use a set of Twitch panels with professional designs. It will make your Twitch profile look more professional as well as help you stand out among thousands of other streamers.

We handpicked a collection of Twitch panel templates that are must-haves for a complete Twitch profile. There are panel designs for all kinds of streamers in this list. The best part is you don’t even need Photoshop to edit them.

What Are NFTs? a 101 Introduction

Trends / 8 Feb 2022

What Are NFTs? a 101 Introduction

If you haven’t looked into the world of NFTs, now is the time to start getting familiar. Big brands – from the NFL to Macy’s – have jumped into digital ledger trading and collection.

NFT might be one of the biggest buzzwords of 2022, and comes with plenty of implications, and opportunities, for designers.

Here’s a look at everything you need to know to get started with NFTs.

25+ Drink & Food Label Design Templates 2024

Inspiration / 8 Feb 2022

25+ Drink & Food Label Design Templates 2024

Designing a product label is one of the toughest jobs there is. You have to follow the requests made by the client, make the label compliant with industry standards, and make it attractive enough to win over the consumers at the same time.

If you’re struggling to find inspiration for your product label design, we’ve got you covered. In this post, you’ll find many different styles of drink and food label design templates.

The best part is you can download these templates and use them for your projects. Or you can use them as frameworks for crafting your own label designs. Either way, have a look below and save some of these templates for later.

25+ Best for Sale Flyer Templates 2024 (Free & Premium)

Flyer Templates / 3 Feb 2022

25+ Best for Sale Flyer Templates 2024 (Free & Premium)

It takes a lot of work to design the perfect flyer. So if you’re rushing to print a flyer for your yard sale or property sale, the quickest way to design an effective flyer is to use a template.

In this post, we showcase some of the best for sale flyer templates you can use to print out a quick sale flyer without having to spend hours designing them. Just download a template, edit it in Photoshop, and print it out. It’s that simple!

Flyers are still one of the most effective mediums of marketing, especially when you’re targeting a local audience. But no one tells you about all the work that goes into designing a great flyer.

Thankfully, you can save all that trouble by using a pre-made flyer template. Have a look. There are both premium and free flyer templates in the collection.

25+ Best Mug Mockup Templates in 2024 (Free & Pro)

Mockup Templates / 3 Feb 2022

25+ Best Mug Mockup Templates in 2024 (Free & Pro)

Much like custom T-shirt printing, a custom mug is a great way to show off your personality and inner creativity. And if you’re a fan of custom mug printing, you’ll definitely fall in love with our mug mockups collection.

Whether you’re working on a custom mug design for a client or to sell on your own store, with the right mug mockup template, you can make your designs look even more amazing in a realistic environment. This will take your design presentation to the next level.

There’s no need to worry about product photography. All you have to do is download a mockup from the collection below, edit it using Photoshop, and place your design in the mockup using Smart Object layers. It’s that simple.

Check out the collection below to get started. You’ll find a few free mug mockups in there as well.