Articles by Vandelay Design from February 2013

One of the great benefits of using WordPress as a CMS or blogging platform is the availability of high-quality themes. New themes are being released all the time, and it's pretty difficult to stay up-...

Graphic design and photo editing are increasing in popularity, in part because of the tools and apps that are readily available. It seems like just about every other person has a semi-professional cam...

A few months ago we published a post to showcase examples of the current web design trend of using blurred photos as website backgrounds (see Design Trend: Blurred Backgrounds in Web Design). Since th...

Now that nearly every business in every niche and industry is online these days, it can be difficult for even the highly unique businesses to stand out. Small businesses have a need to be highly innov...

Today we have a free set of 3 textures from PhotographyPla.net. These textures are highly detailed, and they can be used for print design as well as design for the web. They come in 300 dpi and a larg...

The best logos make an impact. They are memorable and they instantly evoke images of the brand with which they are associated. Think of the Golden Arches in the McDonald's logo or the classic script i...

With constantly changing trends and a five fold increase in mobile Internet users, more and more companies are aiming to create sites which will make their services available to mobile users. It is a ...

Having access to the right tools can increase productivity and efficiency for freelancers. There are a number of iPhone and iPad apps that can be used by freelance designers for various purposes to he...

Having made an entry into the realm of eCommerce not so long ago (in 2008), in its brief stint of less than 5 years, Magento has already made a mark for itself and is now owned by eBay. With a proven ...

Today we have a free download that can be extremely useful in your own web design projects. We're offering a free set of ribbons and badges that come from the Light style of our Menso UI Set. The ribb...

Synergy is defined as the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects. In other word...

After looking over countless jQuery plugins I have seen a lot of new HTML5 video techniques. The audio and video elements have created a new method of publishing digital media, streaming off a web ser...

Recently we published a post that showcased many of the best WordPress e-commerce themes. If you've been thinking about using WordPress for an e-commerce website you may be wondering which e-commerce ...

If you're looking to save some time and improve efficiency in your own web design work, this limited time offer could be a great opportunity. Now through Monday, February 18th we are offering a bundle...

What are your considerations while shopping for a smartphone? Entertainment, infotainment, communication, professional aids, or something else? On the prowl, you learn that your hunt for the best buy ...

This week we have a set of 4 bark textures that you can download and use in your own design work. The textures are ideal for backgrounds and for use in nature-inspired designs....

Teamwork is about sharing ideas, finding better solutions, and having more productive work. Collaboration tools for designers are essential to improve their work with other team members and clients. T...

Cloud computing is revolutionizing the way web designers do their work, from designing to storing and sharing files. Instead of having to rely on one local computer or server to access software and pr...

Most people who are looking to buy real estate will do research online before anything else. For this reason having an effective web presence is essential for real estate agents and brokers. Several y...

Are you considering selling your website and want to know how much you may be able to get for it when you sell?Perhaps someone has made an offer for your website, or you have just lost passion for the...

Today we have a set of 4 free textures from various types of bricks and stones. They're great for backgrounds and for creating your own textured elements within your designs....