Author Archives: Patrick McNeil

Web Designer’s Resources: Free Pattern Tool

This free tool for web designers allows you to experiment with different background patterns for your website design. Read more More

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Web Designer’s Resources: Free Navigation Code

Ever notice how things that look easy to the user are really complicated for the web designer or developer? HorizontalNav is a free jQuery plugin to make nav bars better. Read more More

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Web Trends: Fabric Textures in Web Design

One of the most compelling ways to give a website a warm, inviting atmosphere is to incorporate textures. The ways fabric textures can be implemented are endless, and the results can be sleek and elegant or fun and casual. Read more More

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15 Awesome Examples of Contact Form Designs

There’s more to designing a great contact form then just making it match your site. We found 14 examples that are user friendly and don’t leave potential customers hanging. Read more More

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5 Great Examples of Simple Web Animations

Used in moderation, animation can work in just about any web design and really bring it to life. I’ve found five great examples of animation in web design that are subtle, classy and effective. Read more More

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10 Gorgeous Examples of Responsive Web Design

Responsive web design presents designers with some new challenges to overcome—but also awesome possibilities. Read more More

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Web Design Ideas: Type-Centric Designs

With the endless possibilities for typography in web design, it’s no surprise that many designers are creating type-centric websites. Here are a few to inspire. Read more More

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15 Awesome Examples of Web Typography

Type-centric website designs don’t need to be barebones or boring—executed well, they can be functional and beautiful and as creative as any other site. Read more More

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Print to Web Series: The One-Page Site = The New Poster?

Single-page web designs, perfect for laser focus and fast communication, have evolved into an art form all their own. See how designers are putting twists on one-page sites. Read more More

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Web Hosting 101, part 3: Hosting Services & Plans

Editor’s Note: This is the final installment of a three-part series on web hosting. See author Patrick McNeil’s previous two articles: Web Hosting 101, part 1: Domain Names Web Hosting … Read more More

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