JavaScript is a programming language that adds interactivity and custom behaviors to websites. JavaScript runs based on the browser and it's capabilities, not on the server. When putting JS in your code you want to put it in <script> tags in either the head or body. Or if you want to get even fancier you …
Social Media
Trends In today's world, everyone has social media from teenagers to grandparents. With a social network, you can connect with people from all over the world. Just like everything else social media has trends. Two trends that have appeared to thrive over the last year are stories and messaging apps. Stories Stories are a great …
Content Management Systems (CSM)
1. What is a content management system? A CMS is a front end user interface that allows the designer to make a manageable website with data. A good example of this is Open Source WordPress. 2. What are the pros and cons of a CMS? There are many pros and cons …
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What is Parallax Scrolling?
Parallax scrolling is a feature in which the background image doesn’t move with the rest of the page as the user scrolls through. Personally I have used parallax scrolling for separating one page websites with images. It makes separating the different sections much easier and much more visually pleasing. Parallax scrolling has become much more popular …
What Focus Groups Are For
Focus groups are a huge thing in graphic design, and more specifically UX design. A focus group consists of a group of people who are given access to one of your unreleased designs. They get to play around and navigate their way around your website/app allowing you to get an insight on what does and …
Jeff Koons: Contemporary Artist
A contemporary artist is an artist who lives and creates in the 21st century, also known as the art of today. The term contemporary art can pretty much mean many different types of art, this includes: painting, sculpture, photography, installation, etc. One contemporary artist that I enjoy is Jeff Koons. Koons is a sculptor who …
Web Design Trends
No matter where you live or where you go you will always see an occurring trend. Trends can be anything from clothing to cell phone brands. In the world of design basically everything was designed and based off of the current trend. One trend the Awwwards talked about that I have also noticed is rich …
Designing Whatever I’d Want
If I could make anything in HTML/CSS/JS I would make an amazing kick ass portfolio website. I want to add as much user interaction as possible. Ever since web one I have totally fallen in love with web design. I think coding is the absolute coolest thing ever and love how just a few numbers …
Designing User Interfaces For Mobile
When designing for mobile websites as opposed to desktop websites there are many different things you can change to ensure that mobile users have the same experience as desktop users.

