WORD - 10 Steps to an Engaging Interactive User Experience

So what can you do to make your user experience a pleasant one for your audience when creating interactive media?  You definitely need to keep your user in mind when designing your masterpiece.  Get others involved in critiquing your work.  Get feedback from all sorts of people and see what they have to say about your project.  Check out this great article on 10 Steps to an Engaging Interactive User Experience.

WORD - 10 Steps to an Engaging Interactive User Experience

So what can you do to make your user experience a pleasant one for your audience when creating interactive media?  You definitely need to keep your user in mind when designing your masterpiece.  Get others involved in critiquing your work.  Get feedback from all sorts of people and see what they have to say about your project.  Check out this great article on 10 Steps to an Engaging Interactive User Experience.

WORD - 12 Design Features Web Designs Should Avoid

I constantly send out links to articles showcasing proper design techniques.  Today, let’s take a look at what you should avoid doing.  Check out this link to 12 Design Features Web Designs Should Avoid.

WORD - Twitter

Have you set up a Twitter account yet?  If not, you’re missing out on the power of social media!  Many people don’t really know how Twitter can really benefit them because they don’t understand how to tweet properly.  Check out this link to Twitter Tips:  Everything You Wanted To Know But Were Afraid To Ask.

WORD - 25+ Helpful Photoshop to HTML/CSS Tutorials

Web designers often start creating their designs in Photoshop, then convert them over to layouts that are optimized for web browsers.  Check out this link to 25+ Helpful Photoshop to HTML/CSS Tutorials.

WORD - Wordpress, Joomla, & Drupal: What Makes These CMS Different?

Have you tried installing a content management system (CMS) yet?  Wordpress, Joomla, and Drupal are all content management systems for the web.  They offer a template-like starting point for creating dynamic websites with lots of interactive features.  I encourage you all to set up a CMS site and use it as a blog or an outlet for creativity.  Check out this interesting article on Wordpress, Joomla, and Drupal:  What Makes These CMS Different?

WORD - Popular Web Design Trends in 2011: Over 50 Inspiring Examples

As a designer, you should always be aware of current trends.  Check out this cool link to Popular Web Design Trends in 2011:  Over 50 Inspiring Examples.

WORD - 10+ Beautiful Textured Website Layout Photoshop Tutorials

Adding textures usually adds appeal to an overall design.  Make sure to add subtle textures to your projects to enhance the aesthetics of the designs you create.  Check out this link to 10+ Beautiful Textured Website Layout Photoshop Tutorials.

WORD - Tips on Designing Layouts Focused Around Content

Did you know that designing layouts for a web site involves much more than just adding cool graphics and trying to be unique with your artwork?  You should always consider designing your layouts around the content you’re showcasing for your target audience.  Check out this link to Tips on Designing Layouts Focused Around Content.

WORD - Infographic: Google It

How many times have you heard the phrase, “just Google it!”?  Google often responds with thousands of possible answers every time we use it, but how do we filter out the junk from the gems online?  Most people don’t have the slightest clue of how to conduct research on Google.  Many times, we just put in keywords that we think will lead us to the webpages and answers we need.  There are many other ways to find content through Google with the right shortcuts and tricks.  Check out this interesting infographic:  Google It.

WORD - 20 Fabulous Free Christmas E-Greeting

Have you ever tried creating a holiday e-greeting for your family or friends?  As designers and developers, you should all try to create an e-greeting that would put a smile onto someone’s face.  It’s not very difficult to do.  Check out this link to 20 Fabulous Free Christmas E-Greetings to get some inspiration!  I challenge you all to create a unique e-greeting for the holidays!

WORD - jQuery & CSS3

If you’ve been reading through the latest WORD emails, you’ve noticed that I’ve been showcasing lots of links to jQuery and CSS3 tutorials.  These are definitely trending topics in the world of web design.  If you haven’t jumped on the bandwagon yet, I welcome you to check out the following resources.  First, check out the Mouthwatering Collection of jQuery Plugins and CSS Tricks article where you will see some exciting examples of how these techniques are incorporated into websites.  Next, check out this article about Adding a Beautiful CSS-jQuery Mega Menu on your Blog.  The more you can implement new technology into your portfolio sites, the more noticed you will get as a designer and developer.

WORD - Web Redesign - Tips and Techniques To Do So

How many times have you been asked to redesign a website?  What should you make sure that you focus on in your redesign?  People always want their websites to remain fresh with the latest trends on the internet, but there are many other factors that you must consider when working on such a project.  Check out Web Redesign – Tips and Techniques To Do So.