Aug23rd In Updates 26 comments

Theme Trust Launches

Just over 2 years ago, I left my full time job as a web designer to go freelance, and it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. It’s been a wonderful ride up to this point, as I’ve been able to work on many exciting client projects and start several of my own ventures, one of which has become my full time job. With WDL being my main focus for the past year, I’ve had little time to do much design work. I miss designing and I miss providing clients with awesome websites. So, in an effort to fill this design void, I’ve started a small WordPress theme shop called Theme Trust, and today the doors are opening for business. (more…)

Aug23rd In Inspiration 26 comments

Gisele Muller

55 Excellent Examples of Websites Using HTML5

HTML5 is the new and updated version of the web standard and famous HTML. HTML5 has tons of new features, techniques and elements that allow designers to create new and beautiful stuff. The new standard incorporates features like video playback and drag-and-drop that have been previously dependent on third-party browser plug-ins such as Adobe Flash and Microsoft Silverlight. With HTML5 you can add some really nice effects to your website with ease… it’s for sure a nice way to go. So based on that, we decided to gather a list showing some excellent examples of sites that are already using HTML5… and we did find some really nice examples, check it out. (more…)

Aug20th In Updates 11 comments

Henry Jones

Designious Mega Vector Pack Giveaway: Winners Announced

Last week we ran a Designious giveaway where 10 WDL readers would get to pick a mega vector pack of their choice. Yesterday the winners were randomly selected, and today we are announcing those winners. So… Congratulations to the following ten people. (more…)

Aug19th In Inspiration 15 comments

Henry Jones

Amazing Examples of Paper Art

When most people think of art involving paper, they think of drawing, sketching, or maybe painting. However, there are very talented people out there that create art from paper in more unusual ways. I’m talking about paper art that involves creative forms of cutting, folding, and carving. Materials for this type of art can vary, ranging from ordinary paper to whole books. To inspire you and let you see what other things artists are doing with paper, we’ve collected some pretty amazing works for you to enjoy. (more…)

Aug17th In Premium 3 comments

Henry Jones

WDL Premium: High-Quality Peeling Paint Textures

Today we’re giving our WDL Premium members a premium texture pack from PremiumTextures.com. These high-quality peeling paint textures have plenty of cracks, bumps, and flakes to add lots of interest to your designs. There are 21 textures included in this pack. (more…)

Aug17th In Resources 35 comments

Thomas Hardy

50 Web Designers and Developers to Follow on Twitter

If your looking for some web designers and developers to follow on twitter, then your in the right place as this list contains 50 web designers and developers who are worth following. You’ll find that each one has a lot to offer and a unique perspective on their craft. (more…)

Aug16th In Resources 3 comments

Henry Jones

Bundle Hunt: A Treasure Trove of Spectacular Design Goodies

Bundle Hunt is a premium resource pack aimed at empowering the creative community, offering more than $1,400 worth of outstanding apps, templates, icons, eBooks, hosting plans and premium memberships, all for less than $50. The design bundle has only been available for 14 days, and today is the last day to get your hands on it. It’s really a great deal that you shouldn’t miss. (more…)