Five Current Web Design Trends

Check out the overview of the five current web design trends at http://www.webteacher.ws/2015/10/01/pros-cons-5-current-web-design-trends/

Configuring Text for Mobile Devices

Check out the useful tips about configuring text for mobile devices at http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/how-choose-right-fonts-small-screens-91516966

Overview of Image File Types

Check out the informative infographic at http://makeawebsitehub.com/image-formats-mega-cheat-sheets/ about common image file types that describes their origins, characteristics, and best uses.

Using Color Theory to Improve Website Accessibility

Great tips on color selection and use in the article Using Color Theory to Improve Website Accessibility! Topics include: color combinations to avoid, importance of contrast (including warm/cool contrast), selecting complementary colors, using a monochrome color scheme, creating accents with texture and thickness, and an overview of tools and resources.

Nine Principles of Responsive Web Design

Check out the infographic overview of nine principles of responsive web design at http://blog.froont.com/9-basic-principles-of-responsive-web-design/

Flat Web Design

The article, The Future of Flat Design, highlights characteristics of this design trend: bright color palettes, simple typography, minimalism, ghost buttons, and long shadows.

Promo Trailer for 3rd edition of Basics of Web Design: HTML5 & CSS3

Check out the promo trailer for the 3rd edition of my book, Basics of Web Design: HTML5 & CSS3

Tips for Choosing a Domain Name

Check out the tips for choosing a domain name at http://firstsiteguide.com/choose-domain/

An Event Apart Web Design Conferences

Looking for ways to develop your skills after taking a web design/development course? Check out the conferences offered by An Event Apart. ‪

Psychology of Color Infographic

Colors evoke emotions and can help to engage your website visitor. Check out this psychology of color infographic:
Infographic by WebpageFX

New 3rd Edition for Basics of Web Design: HTML5 & CSS3!

New 3rd Edition!

It's exciting to announce that my new book, the 3rd edition of Basics of Web Design: HTML5 & CSS3, will be available at Amazon in late January! 

The popular Basics of Web Design: HTML5 & CSS3 textbook provides a foundation in the skills and concepts that web designers need:

• Internet and Web concepts overview
• Create web pages with HTML5
• Configure color and text with CSS
• Configure page layout with CSS
• Configure images and multimedia
• Explore new CSS3 properties
• Apply Web Design Best Practices
• Design accessible and usable web pages
• Design for search engine optimization
• Choose a domain name
• Publish to the Web

The third edition builds on the textbook's successful earlier editions. With the widespread support of HTML5, this edition introduces HTML5 structural elements early (in Chapter 2). Chapter 5 now provides an overview of color theory and an expanded treatment of the use of color in web pages. 

Comprehensive instructor materials are available for the the book from the publisher, Pearson Addison-Wesley. Instructors and faculty can access free downloads of:

• sample syllabi
• exercise solutions
• case study solutions
• PowerPoint presentations
• sample test questions
• website project activity with milestone assignments
• a group website design evaluation activity
• a group WebQuest activity

New Microsoft Browser with Windows 10

Computerworld reports that Microsoft will unveil a new browser code-named "Spartan" with the release of Windows 10.