Five Android Interfaces That REALLY Work
It is not unusual for conversations about Android design to turn ugly. While it’s true that the original design of the intrepid operating system were inferior to iOS, and that the old Android Market, without any…
Read MoreInterview: Game Designer – Jake Fleming
I recently sat down with Jake Fleming, the game designer behind Grilly the Cheese, Hot Shot Santa and Don’t Eat People. Jake was kind enough to give us a glimpse into his process and show us a…
Read MoreSketchbook Spy: Ken Wong, Monument Valley
Ken Wong, the designer who worked on the phenomenally successful game, Monument Valley, takes time out to show us his sketchbook and chat about how he put the game together. Monument Valley is a departure in…
Read More5 Tips for Creating the Perfect Web Design Portfolio
If you’re a freelance designer or if you’re looking for your next design job, a portfolio of work is essential. Clients and employers want to see your capabilities and form a quick impression. If you don’t…
Read MoreNoted Illustrator Ben O’Brien Talks About Finding Inspiration, Taking Chances
Ben O’Brien, an Internationally Acclaimed Illustrator, Left College and Taught Himself How to Succeed For Ben O’Brien, a prominent UK illustrator and designer, his career began when he summoned the courage to quit his comfy studio…
Read MoreDesigner Meng To’s Writing Adventure Stemmed from Denied Visa
In 2013, Meng To was enjoying the startup life in Silicon Valley while lending his web design talents to Heyzap, a mobile game developer. Until his request for a new visa was denied. The Cambodian-born web…
Read MoreFor Designers, a Little Inspiration Goes a Long Way
(Photo by Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and Mary Margret / Flickr) Sometimes, it’s the little things that power a web designer to produce a remarkable project. For Dan Mall, all it took was a little inspiration. For…
Read MoreHow I Rapidly Prototype Websites
(Photo by Andrés Nieto Porras/Flickr) Treehouse students will often ask me which mockup tool I use to prototype websites, and my response is almost always the same: pencil and paper. I feel like when I give this…
Read MoreWhy Good Design Matters — and Why Pens and Patio Furniture Are Gorgeous
To see what will be beautiful in the future, look to the past. That’s the advice some design experts shared recently when we asked them about the future of design, usability and visual experiences. Many everyday…
Read MoreHow to Remember the Code You’re Learning
One of the most common questions I get from students is: “What’s the best way to retain what I’m learning?” @guilh I started treehouse and have been going through various HTML & CSS tracks but struggle…
Read MoreBeginner Web Design Mistakes You Should Avoid
Web design can be tough for a lot of reasons. But the biggest challenge is probably that there are so many ways to approach a problem. Many websites set a bad example for beginners. Even big brands…
Read MoreMobile App Design for iOS
Learn the basics of designing a mobile app, from initial idea, wireframes to user interface design. You will create the design for a diary app while learning how to write an application design specification, user experience,…
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