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HTML / 8 Oct 2011

What Is HTML? Back to Basics

Since I have a background in print, I’m always eager to help designers from other areas get a start in web design and basic development. I know from experience that the transition is an extremely intimidating one that many people simply don’t think they can manage.

Fortunately, I can also attest to the fact that it’s probably not as difficult as you might imagine. In the world of hardcore coding, HTML and CSS rank pretty low on the barrier to entry scale.

Today we’re going to start a series that examines the basic building blocks of web development. HTML, CSS, JavaScript; if you’re a complete and utter beginner who might not even have a basic grasp of what these technologies are much less how to wield them, then this series is for you.

Inspiration / 8 Jul 2011

10 Unbeatable Premium Memberships and Courses for Professional Design Training

As a professional designer, it’s absolutely crucial for you to stay up to date with your skill set. With web design moving along at a rate so fast that even the best quickly fall behind, it’s helpful to have a solid lifeline to quality educational resources.

Today we’re going to look at ten awesome premium design memberships and sources for training courses that will help you learn a plethora of new skills and help you stay current on the topics that you’re already versed in.

Business / 24 Feb 2011

How to Prepare for Your First Design Job Interview

So you’ve finally graduated and you’re ready to hit the bricks and start looking for your first real 9-5 design job. You searched some job postings and lined up a few interviews, what now? How can you impress potential employers fresh out of school?

In this article we’ll go over some of the dos and don’ts of preparing for design job interviews. You’ll learn what employers are looking for in a portfolio, resume and candidate so you can be better suited to land that dream job.

Business / 27 Jan 2011

Pro Techniques for Smarter and Faster Blogging

Blogging is all the rage in our futuristic web 2.0 technology-induced world. Although the term blogging holds connotations as almost simplistic and unprofessional, it doesn’t mean anything different than writing for the web.

As digital writers sometimes tend to glorify the trade, the job may seem cushy and even quite fun. Bloggers understand the web just a little better than most and can provide their knowledge to others in a positive fashion. The profession does offer a great means for practice writing and endows a sense of accomplishment at the end of each day.

Business / 20 Jan 2010

How to Make a Confident First Impression With Clients

When it comes to winning new clients, “confidence is key.”

Forgive the trite expression, but in this case it couldn’t be more true. Potential clients will judge the quality and professionalism of both you and your work based on their first contact. Screwing this up could mean spending months reshaping that individual’s image of you or even result in losing the client altogether.

Today we’ll go over some tips and techniques you can use to make a positive, lasting first impression with your clients.

PowerPoint Templates / 1 May 2025

35+ Best PowerPoint Flyer Templates (+ PPT Flyer Tips)

Not everyone can afford a subscription to expensive software like Photoshop or InDesign. Did you know that PowerPoint is actually a great alternative to designing flyers and posters?

In this post, we’re showcasing a collection of unique PowerPoint flyer templates you can use to design simple flyers and posters without an effort.

Believe it or not, it’s very easy to design a flyer using PowerPoint, especially when using pre-made templates. All you need to do is download one of our handpicked templates below, open it in PowerPoint, and start editing.

Our tips for making a flyer in PowerPoint should be helpful too!

Font Collections / 30 Apr 2025

Inclusive Typography: Designing for Dyslexia and Accessibility

For users with dyslexia or visual impairments, thoughtful font choices and layout decisions can make the difference between frustration and clarity.

As more designers and brands embrace inclusive design, it’s important to understand how typography can either support or hinder readability.

Whether you’re building a website, app, eBook, or printed material, accessible typography should be part of your toolkit.

In this guide, we’ll walk through practical tips to create a more inclusive and user-friendly type.

PowerPoint Templates / 8 Apr 2025

70+ Best Cool PowerPoint Templates (With Awesome Design)

PowerPoint slideshows used to be the boring part of a meeting or presentation. But now, with the help of cool PowerPoint templates, everyone can make presentation slideshows look more interesting and attractive, even if you don’t have any experience in PowerPoint slideshow design.

For this collection, we gathered some modern and stylish PowerPoint presentation templates you can easily customize to make your slideshows look cooler. Download one of these cool PowerPoint templates, open it up, and start customizing right away!

Plus, we’re featuring our tips for making a cool PowerPoint template that stands out from the crowd!

PowerPoint Templates / 14 Mar 2025

The Future of Slide Decks: Are Traditional Presentations Dying

For decades, slide decks have been the standard for business meetings, classrooms, and conferences.

Tools like PowerPoint and Google Slides have dominated the way people present ideas, relying on static slides with text and images to convey information.

But as technology evolves and audiences expect more engaging experiences, many are questioning whether traditional slide decks are becoming outdated.

Platforms like Prezi, Notion, and interactive whiteboards are changing how ideas are shared by focusing on collaboration, storytelling, and audience engagement.

This shift raises an important question: are traditional presentations dying, or are they simply evolving? In this post, we explore this topic to find the answers.

PowerPoint Templates / 27 Dec 2024

How to Design a Professional PowerPoint Presentation

Our series of tips on presentation design outlined some generic rules and ideas that you can live by to create better, more professional presentations. Today we want to follow that up by taking you through the actual process of designing a presentation from start to finish.

We’ll break down every step of the design process, from choosing colors and images to using whitespace properly. After reading through this you should be all set to design your own beautiful presentation slides that will put your coworkers to shame.

Using a pre-built PowerPoint template can be a good starting point for many people (we collected some of the best PowerPoint templates for you!). But if you’re wanting to design your own from start-to-finish, you’re in the right place!

Affinity Designer Templates / 19 Dec 2024

80+ Best Affinity Designer Templates & Assets 2025 (Free & Premium)

Affinity Designer is one of the most comprehensive graphics editing software available today. And it’s the best Adobe Illustrator alternative you could find. Today, we’re bringing you a handpicked collection of those amazing Affinity Designer templates and Affinity Designer assets.

The software is affordable, supports a wide variety of file types, and very beginner-friendly. The community for Affinity Designer is growing. Many marketplaces are now listing templates, textures, icon packs, and other resources specifically made for Affinity Designer.

We’re featuring a mixed collection of Affinity Designer templates and assets that includes all kinds of resources. And we only include the assets that come in .AFDESIGN file format, the default file format for Affinity Designer.

It’s worth noting that Adobe Illustrator files are also fully compatible with Affinity Designer. In addition to .afdesign files, you can download and use AI files and templates without any issues.

PowerPoint Templates / 29 Nov 2024

40+ Best Consulting + Management PowerPoint Templates 2025

A killer presentation is the main weapon in a consultant’s arsenal. It’s the best tool you can use to convince and persuade clients of your skills and services. But you can’t do any of that with an ugly slideshow.

A beautiful and professional design is a must for every PowerPoint presentation. Especially when you’re trying to persuade an audience as an authoritative figure, you need carefully designed slides that live up to your reputation and brand.

This collection is all about helping you achieve that goal. We found the best consulting PowerPoint templates you can use to quickly and easily design better-looking slideshows for your consulting and management presentations.

Have a look and see if you can find a great template for your project.