Design Trends in 2023
As we move further into the digital age, design trends are constantly evolving and adapting to new technology and user needs. In 2023, we can expect to see a continuation of some existing trends, as well as the emergence of new ones. Here are some of the design trends that
THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD LOGO DESIGN AND BRANDING
When it comes to your company's logo and branding, good design is essential. Your logo and branding are the first things that potential customers will see when they interact with your business, and they play a vital role in shaping their perception of your company. In this blog post, we'll
Why you should avoid saving email on web server
When you receive an email, it is saved on the website server where you can access it in one of 2 ways:Pop and Imap settingsPOPUsing your preferred mail application eg: Microsoft outlook or Apple mail. The advantage of using POP mail setting is that you can download mail to your
MATANGI ISLAND FEATURED IN “HOUSE BEAUTIFUL” MAGAZINE
"House Beautiful" USA magazine is one of the leading interior decorating publications of its kind in the USA. It recently published a comprehensive list of the most magical treetop hotels around the world, and Matangi Island’s luxury Treehouses are in the top five. Matangi Island Private Island Resort in
IKATAN AWARDED BEST ECO SPA IN AUSTRALIA
Ikatan Spa Noosa has been awarded the best Eco Spa in Australia along with a long list of other prestigious awards. Haute Grandeur Global Hotel and Spa Awards - winner of four awards for Best Spa, Best Boutique Spa, Best Eco Spa and Best Signature Treatments in Australia. Also
MANAGING THE CRAZINESS OF A WEB DESIGNER’S SCHEDULE
The ability to successfully manage multiple projects is part of being a freelance web designer. And, while outsiders may think it’s a simple skill, it turns out to be incredibly difficult. It seems that no matter how organized you are a carefully-planned schedule can turn to dust before you can
WHY DOES GREAT WEB DESIGN TAKE SO LONG?
We’ve all seen the TV commercials for those easy-to-build websites. It’s simple and can be done in under an hour – right? Yes, that is true for template website sites. However, for custom websites designed by experienced professionals with UX experience, the process takes longer and for good reason. As
THE POWER OF CONSISTENT BRANDING
There’s a major misperception that branding only consists of a name and logo, or that it only matters for the biggest companies. In reality, branding is so much more – and it’s critical for businesses of all sizes.
THE BENEFITS OF A SINGLE PAGE WEBSITE
1. It Uses Storytelling to Inspire Action. Just like in comic books, where a grid pattern of illustrated panels is used to propel the momentum of a narrative, a single web page using interactive elements in a grid layout is perfect for propelling the interest of your site visitors towards the objective you’ve identified.
WHY DOES PROGRAMMING SUCK?
Before we dig into the “whys”, we have to agree that programming sucks. Let’s take a quick look at the dirty laundry of programming.
DOES MY BUSINESS NEED AN APP?
In today’s mobile world, just about everyone carries a small, amazingly powerful, all-access information device—the smartphone. And on this miniature computer are little programs, or apps, that give you the ability to do incredible things. Need directions to a client’s office? Open a map app. Need to entertain your client?
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A LOGO? IT’S MORE THAN DESIGN… IT’S ABOUT PURPOSE
Spencer Chen, VP of marketing and business development for Alibaba, blew up Twitter recently by observing that many hot tech companies have apparently borrowed their logos from previous designs. While there is a finite set of possibilities specifically for logos based on a single character, the resemblances are striking and uncanny nonetheless.
THE IMPORTANCE OF WEBSITE DESIGN AND USER EXPERIENCE
Since the world has become digitalized it is very important that those who are searching online have a great user experience. Whether users are searching online for clothes, services or information the importance of website design and user experience must be a top priority for any business looking to drive traffic to their site.
USABILITY AND THE MOBILE WEB
For some time now, anyone concerned with search engine optimization made sure a mobile version of their website was available because otherwise they ran the risk of angering the Google algorithm. Yet unlike so many other trends in the SEO world, research shows that mobile web use isn’t slowing down, even though many of the so-called mobile friendly websites are a pain to use. Not only are mobile views growing, they are blowing up.
THERE’S NOTHING MORE EXPENSIVE THAN CHEAP DESIGN
The design world is changing and yet it strangely stays the same. In the mid 1990s the big debate was around free pitching. Clients asking designers to come to the pitch with the job already done. The design industry got together and rejected the practice.
WEBSITE NAVIGATION TRENDS: 10 TIPS & EXAMPLES
By now the term “hamburger menu” is something we are all familiar with. Love it or hate it, this little element has been one of the bigger trends in website navigation design this year.
THE WEB IN 2016 – LONG LIVE RESPONSIVE DESIGN
Responsive Web design is the approach that suggests that design and development should respond to the user’s behavior and environment based on screen size, platform and orientation.