Sketchbook 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 Ways to Find Inspiration When You’re Stuck in a Rut
(Flickr photo by Kenny Louie) We’ve all been there. You’re on your fourth cup of coffee, you’ve already rearranged the loose ends around your workspace, and you’re out of lives on Candy Crush. Maybe you’ve even…
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 MoreHow to Break a Creative Block
Nothing can kill your energy like a creative block. One day you’re confidently burning through your to-do list and listening to your favorite tunes, and out of nowhere, a problem comes along that leaves you stuck….
Read More5 Incredible WebGL Demos
WebGL or Web Graphics Library is a means through which the browser can interface directly with the GPU. This gives web designers and developers access to all the graphical horsepower that users have become accustomed to…
Read MoreThe Value in Dreaming Big
I often find myself rolling my eyes or getting a little sick to my stomach when I see people with bios that say “dreamer”, “I play big”, “I dream big”, or “I help people fulfill their…
Read More50 Homepage Website Layouts using Featured Details & Icon Lists
The trend of icon detail lists has be rising very quickly but silently. I have not seen many other designers writing about this topic, and my hope is to shed light onto the trend with some…
Read MoreStart a Style Movement by Designing a Flaw
You’ve created the greatest design of your career. That’s a lot to be said considering you’ve been in the industry for so long. You’ve studied so hard throughout the years and made so many sacrifices in the name of design….
Read MoreWeb Design Trends Found in Startup Homepages
The growing market of Internet startups has paved the way for a lot of new web design trends. Designers and developers who are familiar with these ideas must have been paying attention to all the recent…
Read MoreTreehouse Teacher Releases Board Game on Kickstarter
We have a lot of talented people working at Treehouse. Many of them have talents that extend beyond their job responsibilities here. Randy Hoyt, one of our web development teachers, is also a board game designer!…
Read MoreThe Good and Bad About Design Inspiration
If you are a professional web designer, think about how many times you have been approached by a client that was describing a project to you and included something along the lines of “and we really…
Read MoreDean’s List: Ricardo Diaz
Dean’s List is Treehouse’s way of showing the world people who are passionate about learning, bettering themselves and making a difference. This is where we where highlight some of our extraordinary members. Everyone, please welcome Ricardo…
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