Tips for graduates finding their first web design job
Looking for work in the design industry can be difficult and frustrating, especially if you’re fresh out of uni and looking for your first proper job. I graduated from Brighton University in 2013 and was faced with the challenge...
8 Awesome types of Illustration in web design
There are many effective ways of creating a great impact with your website. One of the most versatile and largely overlooked is Illustration. It is an incredibly effective tool in any designer and Art Directors toolkit, a whilst...
Who do you think you are?
In the current competitive environment it is more important than ever to have a clear brand that reflects who you are and to make sure people know what sets you apart.
Mobile web or Dedicated Apps? What should you use?
If you’re looking to maximise the impact and reach of your digital content, it’s important to consider which mobile platforms are most appropriate for your audience. Some content lends itself better to mobile responsive websites while other types of content or interaction may be best served by a dedicated mobile app.
Why we dumped Basecamp and what's the alternative
Basecamp is a hugely popular and (at least in the web design industry) ubiquitous project management tool used by many web agencies, helping them to manage projects and collaborate with clients.
Why Typo3 V6 is really bugging me
Every software update should be met with excitement by its users, even more so for a major upgrade. Look at major upgrades of Photoshop, Illustrator or even MS Office - the users are clamouring for new features, enhancements and improvements - it is like christmas...new toys to play with.
Outsourcing – friend or foe?
Web agencies are frequently at the forefront of outsourcing, they are an obvious area to outsource. Often organisations don’t have the skill, time or the resources to design, build and/or maintain a website. But what do you think when you hear the term outsourcing? Many people instantly imagine negative results, my question is... is outsourcing really so wonderful or indeed so bad?
Social Media - You’re tweeting but is anyone listening?
Most organisations are investing in social media to some extent or another. For some it’s the occasional tweet or Facebook update, for others, in-depth, cross-channel marketing campaigns, using a whole variety of social media tools. But the same question applies to both - is anyone listening? And if so, how do you know?
Tables in responsive design
This article highlights the implications of using default tables within responsive design and suggests different methods to use.
Domain Access: A simple way to protect pages on your website from prying eyes!
Internet privacy is a hot topic in the news these days. While the web was created fundamentally to share all information with everyone, its increased use in daily life has meant that this idealistic view of information access does not always fit exactly with people’s requirements.
Essential (free) extensions in TYPO3
One of the most useful features of most popular Content Management Systems is the possibility to expand it with extensions that add new capabilities. Using an extension is a good option to save costs and time in development of common requirements (For example, a blog, a contact form or a shop).
Is a multi-lingual site right for you?
As the world gets smaller it’s not only large international companies that need to think about offering their website in more than one language. Small business have the opportunity to reach more markets than ever before.


