Website Designing

November 29, 2018

This post listed 10 best web design articles in the first half of 2018, including web design trends, best web designs, web design tools and so much on.

The web design industry is growing fast, and we continuously see new designs and products. To showcase their work and nurture the community, many designers are more than happy to share their experiences online. The following 10 articles are the best web design articles I’ve found in the first half of 2018, including web design trends, best web designs, and visual hierarchy design and so on.

1. 15 Web Design Trends in 2018 (+1 Bonus)

Catching the latest web design trends and news is critical for a web designer. Else, their knowledge - and work output - will be outdated. As such, almost all web design blogs publish an article on web design trends at the beginning of the year.

While there are always new web design elements every year, some trends from the previous year remain the same， like simple design and micro animation design. This article covers 16 web design trends with practical examples to illustrate. If you want to know the latest web design trends this year, this article is a must-read.

2. In web design, everything hard can be easy again

Web designers today - no matter their level of experience - face a dilemma The emergence of various web design tools makes it practically impossible for designers to choose. Even the simplest functions like uploading pictures and choosing fonts have specialized books to explain them.

Some design techniques we’ve learned before have become unsuitable and outdated. Some design methods which were not acceptable a few years ago have now become "best design practices."

We are constantly pursuing new designs and sometimes we feel at a loss. This article talks about why the rapid development of web design makes designers often confused and how web design has once again become simple.

3. 11 Best Website Wireframe Tools in 2018 for UX/UI Designers

In the web design prototyping stage, designers will use prototype design tools to achieve better design. Whether it’s pen and paper, whiteboard, or prototyping software, good prototyping tools will save you a lot of time and improve your work efficiency. More so, it will achieve the best visual results for your clients.

This article presents 11 website design tools. There are so many details about each web design tool that you will definitely find the one that is suitable for you.

4. A Comprehensive Guide To Web Design

User experience has become the most important concept in web and app design. It has even become a buzzword in recent years. How to improve the user experience of the website is “a headache” for every designer. This article was written by UX designer Nick Babich, an expert in the subject matter.

In this article, Nick focuses on the main principles, heuristics, and approaches that will help you to create a great user experience for your website:start with global things like the user journey (how to define the “skeleton” of the website) and work down to the individual page (what should be considered during web page design). He also covers other essential aspects of design such as mobile considerations and testing.

5. 20 of the Best Website Designs to Inspire You in 2018

According to a survey, as of June 2018, there are 45 million websites on the Internet. But not every website's design is pleasant and good-looking. This article lists 20 excellent website designs that will make you do a double-take and think. These web designs are just plain cool and will teach you a thing or two.