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Website Design Part 9: Sliders

Warning This article contains language that may be offensive to some readers. Fuck sliders. While some people might think they are a great way to show more content to users, in reality no one usually gives a fuck about what comes after the first slide. Before we get any further, we should be clear that…

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Website Design Part 8: Maps

Warning This article contains language that may be offensive to some readers. We all know Google Maps is great for getting directions to that new, hipster burrito place that just opened up in the old converted piano factory, but do you need to use it on a website? Let’s face it, 9 times out of…

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Website Design Part 7: Forms

Warning This article contains language that may be offensive to some readers. Alright, web designers, gather ’round. It’s time to dive into the world of form design, the things users love to hate. Contact forms, sign-up forms, checkout forms—you know, those little bastards that can make or break a user's experience on your website. Sure,…

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Website Design Part 6: Interactive Elements

Warning This article contains language that may be offensive to some readers. Okay, web designers, gather 'round. It's time to talk about interactive elements. Buttons, dropdown menus, and hyperlinks. Accordions, sliders, and forms. Basically, anything the user can click or otherwise affect, change, or trigger. They can be triggered by clicking, hovering, typing, or even…

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Website Design Part 5: Using Images

Warning This article contains language that may be offensive to some readers. Every website needs great imagery and I’m sure you’ve thought about how to use photography and graphics strategically in your design to both inform and delight the user. What I bet you haven’t done is think about how to use them strategically to…

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Website Design Part 4: Typography

Warning This article contains language that may be offensive to some readers. Look, I know you designers love your fonts but you can’t just use whatever the fuck you want for the web. Honestly, you should consider yourselves lucky with the options you have now. Back in the day you only had like 10 web-safe…

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Read more on Website Design Part 3: Layout Basics
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Website Design Part 3: Layout Basics

Warning This article contains language that may be offensive to some readers. When you design something for print, you can just put shit wherever you want on the page. It’s crazy. However, when you design for the web, someone has to take that design and make a copy of it using HTML, CSS, etc, and…

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