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Top 12 Reasons Everyone Should Love Web Design As Much As We Do

Most people see websites as simple tools, functional places where something gets done. While there’s no doubt that websites are functional, there’s so much more to great web design! Here are our top 12 reasons for loving web design. We think once you consider them you’ll agree that everyone should love web design as much as we do. Bridging art and technology, aesthetics with functionality Artists and other creatives don’t… Read More

5 Tools Every Web Developer Should Use

There are so many fantastic tools out there for web developers right now that it’s pretty tough to limit a list like this to only five! Even so, here are our picks for five tools every web developer should keep handy. Whether you’re just getting your feet wet as a web developer or you’re an experienced pro, these are awesome tools you can use every day. GitHub GitHub is a… Read More

The Best CSS Resource Sheet Online

If you’re new to web development it may feel like the more experienced developers know everything about CSS, but the truth is that everyone needs a great cheat sheet and some online resources. Here we’ve compiled a resource sheet with information about what CSS is, how it’s used, why it’s important to web developers, and a practical CSS cheat sheet you can refer to as you work. CSS basics CSS… Read More

How I Used My Media Arts Degree to See the World

Written by Anne Dorko With the rise of location independence, full time freelancers, and digital nomads, it’s no wonder you might be asking… “What degree do I need to have lifestyle freedom and travel the world?” My name is Anne Dorko, and I haven’t had a true home since the beginning of 2012. After a few years in office environments, I was tired of the economy; exhausted by company politics… Read More

The Top 20 Most Beautiful Websites

With so many eye-popping websites online right now, it’s hard to say which are the best – but we’ll take a stab at it! Here’s our top 20 (12) of the most beautiful websites online in 2016 and what makes them so stunning. ETQ ETQ is a shoe company, and it uses bare backgrounds and wonderfully shot, detailed photographs to truly highlight their products. See how ordinary items can look… Read More

12 Web Design Trends of 2016, and How to Utilize Them

Web design is a field that really rolls with trends, and there was a lot happening in 2015. Advancing technologies and tools quickly change what’s possible, and other creative industries from cinema to fashion also make their mark. Check out these web design trends of 2016 to stay ahead of the curve. 1. Flat Design and Minimalism Flat design and minimalism will continue to dominate web design in 2016. Google… Read More

UI Design vs UX Design – What and how?

With the rise of changing technologies, certain terms have been rising in the industry, including UI design and UX design – closely connected ideas, but what do they mean, and why should you even care, and what is the best way to utilize them? Let’s dive into where the boundaries are between each design methodology. U or I, or just UI Design? UI design stands for User Interface design, and… Read More

Adaptive or Responsive Design? How to Choose A Mobile Web Design

Adaptive Design Versus Responsive Design At this time, Google has begun a crackdown on sites that don’t utilize some form of method in making a mobile experience for users. Site ranking is taking into factor the ‘use of mobile-friendliness’ – in 2015 alone, 80% of internet users utilized smartphones. Your web site needs to utilize some way of accommodating the new generation of devices, which we can explore in the… Read More

Web Design of the Week: Retro Game Fun With Javascript

Combining retro style video game art with javascript, Platt College San Diego web design student, Sean Lenahan was able to bring this fun game to life. In our Term 5 Scripting For The Web class, students learn many different uses for javascript, including how to make a unique interactive game experience. He used a combination of Adobe Photoshop to create the backgrounds and the sprites. As well as a program… Read More

Web Design Of The Week: Waypoint Sailing by Shairi Engle

For this design it’s smooth sailing, but you’d still be okay in rough seas with this web designer Students in our Web Design program will learn many aspects of developing a website throughout their studies. This weeks feature is a project created by Platt College student Shairi Engle for her Term 5 Web Campaign class. The focus of this project is to teach the students how to create a business… Read More