To become a successful graphic designer in 2024, it is essential to have a solid foundation in the core principles of design. These principles include alignment, balance, contrast, consistency, ...

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The Second Studio (formerly The Midnight Charette) is an explicit podcast about design, architecture, and the everyday. Hosted by Architects David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet, it features different ...

Designer Mark D. Stumer knows kitchens. As one of seven judges for the Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest, he analyzed more than 1,600 kitchens in just a single week for the most recent ...

Most of the stories we cover here are fresh from the firehose, the newest and coolest stuff to interest you during your idle moments. Sometimes though, we come across a page that’s not new, but is ...

Color is one of those things we often take for granted, yet it has an incredible power to shape how we experience the world—especially in design. Whether you’re creating a sleek website, a bold social ...

I've been designing websites since 1997, and in that time, websites have changed quite a bit. With all the changes over the years, it's no surprise that I often find some firm owners don't understand ...