Google Fonts offers a huge variety of options, including some really great script and handwritten fonts. The problem with many of these fonts is that they aren’t practical; virtually unreadable and not functional for the web. I’ve complied a list of 18 of the best-looking, functional, readable, free handwriting and script fonts. Qwigley is an energetic and…

Starting a new business or starting a website for your existing one? Have no idea how to create effective and visually compelling marketing? As an experienced web designer, I often take my knowledge of design basics for granted. For this post, I’m going back to visual design and web design basics for those new to…

Hero images are a staple of modern web design. Large, captivating photos when somebody visits your website are a great way to capture their attention. With increasingly fast internet and higher screen resolutions, there are tons of possibilities. One of the greatest challenges with these images is readability. You can have the most beautiful photo, but if…

Does your site look old? Does it feel outdated? Dust your old site off and bring it into the modern era with these 7 easy tips. 1. Full Width & Full Screen Design Don’t be afraid of white space. Let your design breathe. Boxed layouts can result in an outdated and cramped look and feel…

Custom iconography is a great way to make your site look modern and unique. With so many possibilities, how do you decide what style to create your icons in? In this post, I’ll show you 6 of the most effective ways to style your custom icons for the web. 1. Line Icon Line icons are…