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We’d like to share articles and updates about the things we love with you. Including everything from the latest graphic design trends and current cutting edge website design and development news to keep you informed…
Website Animation Explained
Jun 3, 2019
Web animations have always been an integral part of the interactive experience. Animations make web experiences interesting and keep users engaged. We are constantly looking at different ways to optimise user experience for all our clients and we recently got reminded of how important animations can truly be to ensure our …
Five Website Design Trends For 2019
Jan 31, 2019
The Web landscape is fluid and keeps changing by the day (Literally by the minute). Each year we witness more digital and technological advancements which keep us on our toes. Here is our selection of trends for 2019: 1. Asymmetrical Layouts As we predicted in the beginning of 2018, asymmetrical layout design has formed a …
Tips for Good CV Design
Jul 10, 2018
Your CV is a form of communication and marketing that enables potential employers to gauge if you are a suitable candidate for employment. If you are not sure about how to go about designing the perfect CV then this article is for you. Simplicity is Key When applying for a new …
Website Design Tips
May 22, 2018
In our previous article we discussed that websites should include more than just beautiful design and well-researched content. However, in this post we will be covering a more extensive analysis on the website design process. Yes, website aesthetics are important, yet the UX Design (User Experience Design) and website functionality need to …
Website Trends For 2018
Mar 26, 2018
There have been some major digital and technological advancements in recent years including the following: The introduction of ‘Mobile First’ website development. Increased Internet usage in city centres. Widespread use of mobile devices within the general public. Advancements in digital UX (user experience)/UI (user interface) across multiple platforms. With smartphone usage on the rise, developers …
Influencing Users Through UX Design
Feb 8, 2018
Good Website Design does much more than just provide the viewer with a company’s branded content and being as appealing as possible. It has to consider how the target audience connects to the brand’s aesthetics like “love at first sight”. There’s nothing more important than knowing the ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ of your …
Optimising Website Images
May 25, 2017
People are connecting to their mobile devices more often than in the past 10 years. Hence, Google’s idea of launching a new algorithm index called ‘Mobile First’. Visitors are attracted to and visually stimulated by what they see. If your website images are pixelated or distorted they will move on. …
Typography and Design
Mar 30, 2017
The Definition of Typography The word ‘typography’ is a very strange term to most people. However, it becomes useful to understand its importance when designing anything based on typographic elements. In order to simplify the term, typography can also be referred to as the collective set of typefaces (or fonts, …
Useful tips for Logo design
Feb 21, 2017
Most startup or small businesses in South Africa do not consider the option of creating or having their logo or brand designed by a professional. Instead, they utilise a company that labels every business with the same sign and no other alternative. These, step-by-step, tips below are useful for anyone with …
UX design trends for 2017
Feb 11, 2017
2016 was filled with many website design and development trends related to user experience (UX Design) and optimising for mobile-friendly display. Some trends were more popular than others and got implemented more often. Here are our selection of the five top trends to look out for in 2017: 1.Video is Big Video …