Category: web_design
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Why are Japanese website so…. Bad?? Is there a market for modern style web designer?
Exploring the Aesthetic of Japanese Websites: A Call for Modern Design In today’s digital age, website design plays a pivotal role in shaping user experience and perception, especially in the competitive travel industry. Recently, while researching accommodations for an upcoming trip to Japan, I encountered a striking observation: many Japanese hotel websites seem to possess…
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What would you call this design style?
Exploring Design Styles: How to Define Your Aesthetic When it comes to the world of design, it can often feel overwhelming to navigate the myriad of styles and trends that dominate the landscape. As we delve into this topic, we invite you to consider the various design aesthetics that exist and how they can shape…
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Other website wants me to remove my links to them from mine. Is this legal? I’ve never heard of something like this before.
Navigating Link Removal Requests: What You Need to Know As a website owner, maintaining your site’s integrity and credibility is paramount. Recently, I received a rather unusual request from another website asking me to remove links that direct to their content. This situation left me wondering about the legality and commonality of such requests. If…
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Good to see that my work “inspired” others
Celebrating Inspiration: The Ripple Effect of Creativity As a creator, there are few things more rewarding than realizing that your work has inspired others. Recently, I took a moment to reflect on this very experience, which has truly highlighted the power of creativity and its capacity to resonate with people beyond its initial context. In…
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I’m sick of it and I’m going to leave this mess
Embracing Change: A Journey from Freelance Design to Real-World Connections As a seasoned freelance UX designer, I’ve built a respectable career, often thriving on a handful of high-paying projects each year. However, over time, I’ve noticed a troubling shift in my passion and enthusiasm for the industry. The changing landscape, particularly with the overwhelming rise…
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Is it possible to recreate a gradient like this with HTML/CSS?
Creating Stunning Gradients Using HTML and CSS When it comes to web design, gradients can elevate the aesthetic quality of your project, giving it a modern and visually appealing touch. If you’re interested in crafting a gradient similar to the one you’ve seen, you might be wondering if it’s achievable through HTML and CSS. The…
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This is my father’s website. It’s from the year 2000, but he seems convinced that it still holds up. Can you prove it’s bad?
Analyzing an Early 2000s Website: A Case Study In the rapidly evolving landscape of the web, websites from the early 2000s have a unique charm, but they often present significant usability issues by today’s standards. This brings us to an intriguing case: my father’s website, launched in 2000, which he believes still shines in its…
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Update 3: my official response to that website threatening to run to Daddy Google for me refusing to remove my links to their website for free
Navigating Website Link Removal Requests: My Response to a Threatening Email Recently, I found myself entangled in an intriguing situation involving a website that threatened legal action if I did not remove links pointing to their domain without compensation. This experience provides critical insights into how to handle such scenarios in the digital age. Context…
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I’m far from professional, but received this comment on my final project from my teacher
Celebrating Small Victories: A Personal Reflection on My Journey into Web Design Transitioning careers can be a daunting experience filled with uncertainty and self-doubt. However, small victories along the way can make all the difference in shaping our confidence and motivation. I recently completed my final project for a beginner HTML and CSS course, and…