Why do American windows open upwards?
I’ve seen a lot of windows in the US that open by sliding upwards. I’m from Europe where all windows open sideways by pivoting on hinges.
I was wondering why the reasons are and why they are so common in America but not everywhere else….
Utility of linking to "recent comments" from a blog’s front page?
Quite a few blogs have a section in the right sidebar on the front page which links to the most recent comments, typically citing them by each commenter’s name and the title of the post they commented on.
When I comment on other people’s …
Ask the Right Questions if You Want to Avoid Undesirable Projects
Every web designer can envision their ideal client and project. Whether it’s a project that will utilize a specific content management system (CMS) or working with a client in a…
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50+ Free Time-Saving Photoshop Actions for 2023
With these free Photoshop actions, you will be able to save time editing photos, freeing you up for your real work – being creative.
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Has there been any research on one-handed Dvorak layout and smartphone (swipe) keyboard travel distance?
The Dvorak simplified keyboard is optimised for low finger travel distance, leading to faster typing and less wrist pain compared to the Qwerty layout. On a smartphone, most people effectively only type with one finger, either by touching…
How to test which CTAs prompt users to take specific actions
I’m experimenting with different messages/Calls-to-Action in our product to see which specific CTAs are most successful at prompting our users to take specific actions we want them to take.
Besides testing different CTAs quantitatively (t…
Things That Come Back to Haunt Web Designers
So many problems can be prevented by avoiding lazy practices. By weighing the potential consequences of a web project could save us from many issues.
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10 Stunning Examples of Text Distortion Effects in Web Design
We have a stunning collection of CSS & JavaScript text distortion effect snippets that you can use on headlines, taglines, or regular blocks of text.
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Customer Migration… more like customer confusion
I have recently been put on a customer migration project, making customers change web/app/retail experience. The company I work for has acquired another company in the same industry.
Everywhere I have seen this done before, the explanatio…
Looking for an Android Keyboard Gallery?
I’m documenting some patterns for a mobile project, and I need a page that shows all the different keyboard layouts on mobile for Android specifically (Like number pad, phone number keyboard, etc.)
I’ve been searching endlessly and am onl…