Simon Sterne
Simon Sterne is a staff writer at WebdesignerDepot. He’s interested in technology, WordPress, and all things UX. In his spare time he enjoys photography.
Old School Web Techniques Best Forgotten
When the web first entered the public consciousness back in the 90s, it was primarily text-based with minimal design…
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24 Best Creative Portfolio Websites in 2023
For anyone working in a digital creative field, whether design, illustration, animation, video, or a combination of…
By Simon Sterne
Everything You Need to Know to Embrace the Y2K Design Trend
The turn of the millennium was a major cultural shift, and the Y2K aesthetic emerged as a visualization of what the…
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The Evolution of the iMac 1998–2023
Twenty-five years ago this month, Apple fans began unboxing the first iMacs. At the time, computers were beige boxes…
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13 JavaScript Animation Libraries for Designers
Animation is a good web designer’s secret weapon. To animate means to bring to life, and a few little animated touches…
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7 Secrets of Designing an eCommerce Website
Have you ever wondered why some ecommerce sites have you effortlessly gliding from page to page, product to cart, while…
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How To Design a Killer Logo for Free
The recent Twitter rebranding debacle has provided a reminder of just how important a good logo is to any company or…
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What Font Is This? How to Identify Any Font Like a Pro
You know how it is - you’re browsing online, not even thinking about work, and then bam, there it is, a gorgeous…
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5 Best AI Text To Image Generators
As a web designer, you constantly need images that match ideas, fit with themes, or conform to your client’s whims.…
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11 Best Video Editing Apps in 2023
Ever feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of video editing options available to you? You’re not alone: beginners demand…
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11 Best MySQL Hosting Services for 2023 and Beyond
MySQL is an open-source relational database management system known for its speed and reliability. It’s based on…
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16 Standout Social Media Logos
In the highly competitive arena of social networks, where the platforms you use communicate much about an individual’s…
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12 AI eCommerce Tools for Making More Money in 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a game-changer for businesses today. It’s making its way into every industry with…
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Are Simple Websites Better For Business?
As web design technologies raise the bar on what it is possible to achieve on a realistic budget, there’s a rising…
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10 Best AI Tools for Web Designers (2023)
It’s time to stop worrying if AI is going to take your job and instead start using AI to expand the services you can…
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Unlocking the Power of Design to Help Users Make Smart Decisions
Users are faced with decision-making on websites every day. The decision-making process can be far more complex than it…
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The Pros and Cons of Responsive Web Design in 2023
Responsive web design has been such a success for many web designers that it is generally seen as the default approach…
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Why Web Design Still Matters in 2023
As we move into 2023, there are an increasing number of ways companies can engage with their customers. And as the…
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