Using the Google Maps API is one of the most popular (if not most popular) way to show geo-locations on today’s websites. In this tutorial I’ll demonstrate how I give my google maps a more realistic look and I’ll give you some tips on how to make your own maps really shine!

Learn how to create a super professional portfolio web design through a number of techniques including lighting effects, blending options, and general design theory.

This tutorial will outline how to create complex backgrounds which, in the past, could only be achieved by slicing up a design created in Photoshop or another graphic editor. We’re going to look at how to use gradient shades and how to combine them with multiple image backgrounds to create radical...

Learn how to create a professional portfolio design using basic steps and a little creativity.

In this tutorial we will show you how to design a detailed user interface for an audio-themed web application. Let’s get started!

Let’s finish off our retro Photoshop layout. We’ll continue by looking at the About Us section, then work our way down the page.

As CSS3 becomes more robust and is more widely supported, the options for fun modern design elements that can be created without graphics are virtually limitless! For a recent project, I decided to see if I could create a centered ribbon banner with pure CSS3. This tutorial will walk you through how...

Once rarely used in web design, retro and vintage elements have become more and more popular. Online shops, corporate designs, portfolios and blogs incorporate these styles to various degrees. During this screencast we’ll look at some techniques to produce a clean, retro and visually interesting web...

Designing a webpage is no easy task. Since it is necessary for businesses to have the best possible website they can publish, they have to take a lot of consideration in creating or buying one. Whether we like it or not, a website is necessary to reach a wide range of audiences from different parts of...

Are you happy with with any of the CSS grid libraries available? No? I don’t blame you. Enter , a plugin for the Compass CSS framework that lets you create your own custom grid framework, minimizing overhead, while making it more understandable to use. Sounds good, right? Let’s jump right in.

is an important step in any screen design process. It primarily allows you to define the information hierarchy of your design, making it easier for you to plan the layout according to how you want your user to process the information. If you’ve yet to use wireframing, it’s time to get your feet wet..

In this tutorial we are going to create a minimal Coming Soon page using Adobe Photoshop. The trend of using coming soon pages has increased in recent years, as I hardly remember anyone with a splash page in the 2000s. A lot of people and organizations have started using them to give some brief information...