Articles by Vandelay Design from September 2016

Wireframes, mockups, and prototypes serve somewhat similar purposes, but they are not one and the same. The names are often used wrongly.And it can lead to selecting one type of tool when you would......

If youre a designer, chances are you have a full-time job (and maybe even a freelance position on the side.) For many designers, this is an enjoyable option, complete with benefits and flexibility.......

Any field (even artistic ones) can occasionally lack creative drive. Everyday routines can lack the inspiration spontaneity often provides. The talks offered by CreativeMornings fight everyday...Click...

Blogs have come a long way in the past 15 years both in content and design. Most print media brands have their own alternative websites and many publishers are opting towards the online model for...Cl...

Traditional business resume designs are preferred for some situations, but designers often like to get more creative. It's possible to create your own resume from scratch but why reinvent the...Click ...

If you are waiting for inspiration to strike, you may end up waiting longer than you like. Actively seeking inspiration is often a more reliable way of stimulating your creativity. In the spirit of......

Skilled professionals have a way of making their craft appear flawless. Just as an athlete appears to shoot a basket with ease, or an actor seems to become a character in moments, striking designs...C...

Theres a bit of murkiness surrounding the concept of user experience. In one way it relates to digital interface design. But in another way it relates to the somewhat intangible behavior &...Clic...

Choosing a business name isn't easy. After all, you want a business name thats meaningful and memorable. You may choose a name that perfectly describes your brand, only to find its already taken....Cl...

Online marketing has changed rapidly in just a decades time and social media is more important now than ever before. Understanding the value of social influencers is not just important; its vital...Cl...

If you are looking to start your own design studio, desire a new career, or want some inspiration as a freelancer, take a look at the most influential design studios worldwide. Design studios are...Cl...

One billion.Thats the number of names that are Googled every single day. Thats more than the entire population of the U.S. and Europe combined.Seventy-five percent.Thats the percentage of...Click thro...

Thinking of getting inked? Welcome to the (pretty large) club of tattoo enthusiasts! Its been estimated that more than 45 million Americans have at least one tattoo and one in three young Britons...Cl...

You may begin by asking yourself: what is creative writing? The answer is simple. Creative writing is a form of writing which allows the communication of feelings and emotions through the use of...Cli...

As the internet has continued to grow and evolve, it has replaced a variety of day-to-day routines. Instead of reading a newspaper, we might read a number of articles online. Instead of turning on...C...

Email marketing is a major part of doing business online and staying in touch with your customers. When compared to other types of marketing and advertising, the return on investment is often higher.....

Brothers Thomas and John Knoll created Photoshop in 1988. Since then, the application has become the industrys leader, with the name itself even becoming a verb. How often do you hear someone...Click ...

As the photography industry continues to grow, more resources are becoming available all the time. Blogs, YouTube, and photography courses (virtual or in the classroom) are just a few of the many...Cl...

Designers of all kinds rely on inspiration for their work in order to achieve their best results. Inspiration can come from just about anywhere, but for web designers who are online virtually all day....

A few years back I launched what was called Vandelay Premier to test my ability to sell premium stock graphics. While I would only consider it a moderate success, one main thing I quickly...Click thro...

The mobile web grows larger and quicker with each new smartphone purchase. Now that users can browse on a number of devices the importance of speed has never been greater. The Accelerated Mobile...Cli...

In our economy there are a lot of designers and developers looking for work, whether it is full-time employment, contract work, or freelance opportunities. Fortunately, there are a number of great...C...

The ultimate goal of any business is profit, and a crucial step toward that goal begins with consistent analysis of consumer behavior. For effective analysis, businesses often look to top-notch...Clic...