UX Collective

JUNE 17, 2023

Since this was an experiment in a different life where the current rules didn’t apply, I decided to create an avatar that was very different from what was conventionally considered ‘attractive’ at that time (2004-ish). Fast forward to me, a web designer (this was the closest I ever got to entomology) in the early 2000s.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 16, 2022

IKONIC, a software and web development company in America, sets an example of an interactive and practical website design for scaling its business to new heights. Today, web designers have a vast array of tools and technologies. They can create sophisticated designs that are responsive, interactive, and user-friendly.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Back in 2004, I was diving into web design and learning how to build dynamic PHP sites that connect to a database. I started out just doing regular “web design”, which is what the work was referred to way back in the day. Note that some portions have been edited for brevity.

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Envato Tuts+

AUGUST 18, 2020

Working alongside the foundry’s in-house designer Akira Kobayashi , the pair created Avenir Next , publishing the first release of the typeface in 2004. The designers continued to expand the Avenir Next family over the following three years. Widely acclaimed on its release, Avenir Next is a subtly edited version of Avenir.

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Fonts Corporate Branding Brand Branding 93

Just Creative

JULY 7, 2020

But you will still want to supplement your learning with other resources that are available on the web. Pluralsight started in 2004 and grew to a platform that hosts more than 7,000 online courses related to technology learning. They offer a wide range of certifications which include: Responsive web design. Pluralsight.

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Coding Programming Education Web Design 252

UX Collective

JANUARY 19, 2022

Fortune Magazine listed Nokia 7280 as one of the best products of 2004. Although its design was praised by many and even had some cult followers, generally had unsatisfactory sales. What to do: If you have to explain your design, or it requires extensive training and “help” features, your design is overly advanced or too complex.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 31, 2023

Beer.com: In 2004, this domain was sold for $7 million. Talk about a good ROI for the original owner! LasVegas.com: This glitzy domain was purchased in 2005 for an eye-popping $90 million, paid in instalments over 35 years. Now that's a high-stakes gamble! Who knew a simple beverage could be worth so much?

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Just Creative

MARCH 9, 2020

LSI was integrated into the Google Algorithm back in 2004 to enable Google to deliver more relevant results to users’ searches. One of these methods is using latent semantic indexing (LSI) keywords within your content. As SEO has developed over time, search engines have become smarter in how they rank content.

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Marketing Marketing Education Digital 252

Inkbot Design

JUNE 2, 2024

Shopify in Numbers Launched in 2004, making it a seasoned veteran as well Over 4.8 Shopify: The Ecommerce Powerhouse While Etsy focuses on handmade and vintage goods, Shopify is a versatile e-commerce platform that can sell almost anything under the sun. You name it, from physical products to digital downloads, subscriptions to services.

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UX Collective

JULY 5, 2023

By leveraging the power of symmetry and balance we can inform our design choices: We should consider using symmetrical layouts in your designs. They can be especially useful in web design where information is typically scanned quickly. Grids are a handy tool for ensuring balance in our designs. Neuroimage 29.1

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 12, 2022

Suppose you designed a website in 2005 that contains data points according to that time. People will never read it if it starts “according to a study in the year 2004” because it is 2022. This data can be about anything leading, from general knowledge queries to some statistics.

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Internet and Software Development Media Coding Graphic 122

Inkbot Design

MAY 2, 2023

Cinema 4D can be used in any area where 3D images are required: architecture/interior design; product design (cars etc.); visual effects (VFX) for film & TV post-production; web design & development; game development etc. Texture Creation Tools Texture creation tools help create textures for 3D models.

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Photoshop Textures Animation Programming 69

A List Apart

MAY 22, 2018

I had the same problem with the term Web 2.0. It wasn’t until I looked it up that I realized I didn’t know what it was, because I never experienced Web 1.0 having not had access to the internet until 2004). The writers on A List Apart have opened my eyes to many new subjects and perspectives on web design.

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Project Management Coding Color Publishing 64

A List Apart

MAY 8, 2018

Although A List Apart covers everything from accessible UX and product design to advanced typography and content and business strategy, the sweet spot for an A List Apart article is one that combines UI design (and design thinking ) with front-end code, especially when it’s innovative. From hacks to standards.

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Web Design Web Design Layout Coding 51

UX Collective

MARCH 17, 2023

Even when developers consciously focus on user interface design, the resulting applications can have usability, consistency, and interoperability problems. Welcome to Design Patterns. Head First Design Patterns, FREEMAN et al., Navigation design patterns. Design de artefatos digitais baseados em padrões e plataformas.

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Smashing Magazine Graphics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

In 2004, we submitted a set of rules to the Opquast community of web professionals in public online workshops. Since then, we have produced 4 versions of our checklist — in 2004, 2010, 2015, and 2020. It looked realistic in 2004 but the rule was already irrelevant by 2005.

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Production Marketing Marketing Digital 121

Envato Tuts+

AUGUST 23, 2022

Here are a few trends that have helped put graphic design where it is now and have influenced the brutalist revival: How Punk Influenced Graphic Design. Selection of British and American punk zines, 1994-2004 by Burn_the_asylum. Brutalism can also be applied to web design. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

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Graphic Design Graphic Architecture Color 98

UX Collective

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Top Web Design and UI Trends for 2022.” Tridimensionality: skeuomorphism, flat design, and neumorphism. National Academy for Educational Research, Taiwan, 2016. Research Gate , [link]. Castarède, Jean. Presses Universitaires de France, 2012. Chen, Alex. Accessibility drives aesthetics. 2019, [link] Cousins, Carrie.

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Color Internet and Software Development Production Art 125

Inkbot Design

APRIL 11, 2024

That stint got old circa 2004. Proper alt text enriched with relevant keywords helps them “see” those visuals. However, don't spam alt attributes with a separate keyword list. State precisely what that visual element depicts or represents naturally. Easy as pie, right? Humans benefit from optimised imagery, too.

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Arts and Crafts Publication Marketing Marketing 79

Smashing Magazine Graphics

AUGUST 20, 2021

Piecing together a website using a WYSIWYG editor and seeing the code it generated was a fascinating and educational experience that sparked an initial interest in web design. I vividly remember receiving a PC Magazine for my birthday with a trial of Dreamweaver. We can see all the bones of modern Jamstack CMSs here.

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Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Thousands of design templates and plugins are available to extend WordPress’ functionality for building online stores. Shopify emerged in 2004 as an all-in-one hosted ecommerce solution focusing purely on powering online retail stores. This gives you extreme flexibility and control in customising your ecommerce site. What is Shopify?

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Design Wizard

APRIL 16, 2019

Most commonly, graphic designers are known for working in the following industries: Advertising. Web Design. Exhibit Design. How Can I Become A Graphic Designer? One of the cool things about graphic design is that you don’t necessarily need to go to University to become a great graphic designer.

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Graphic Design Graphic Arts and Crafts Internet and Software Development 167

Telepathy

MAY 9, 2017

Check out Merrill Lynch’s website as it looked in 2004 (thanks, Wayback Machine), to how it looks today. These guys perform roughly the same function (helping you save for the future) in the same industry, but one arrived only 8 years later: [vimeo 114073586 w=640 h=360]. Wanna see something else wild?

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Production Marketing Marketing Brand 75

Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Logos with the Letter F Facebook Facebook is a social media company founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and fellow Harvard students. The letter “A” in “Squarespace” features a unique square element, adding a creative touch that signifies the platform's focus on structured, visually appealing web design.

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Internet and Software Development Fonts Manufacturing Sports 92

Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Spring is a web application framework developed by the VMware Team in 2004. The framework supports web services, transactions, security, and internationalisation. The framework is easy to deploy. It includes features that make setting up the application on your servers easier. 5 – Spring.

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Internet and Software Development Coding Programming Architecture 90

Canny

JULY 8, 2021

The Web Design Brief Template. And even if you choose a theme, there is still the option to customise it further without the need for any coding, allowing you to have fun with your web design. Are you building an online store? The nature and purpose of your website will influence which CMS system you choose. free ebook.

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Internet and Software Development Templates Theme Production 148

Template Monster

DECEMBER 4, 2021

They have started in 2004 and since then many business owners are transitioning to the platform. In one book on web design, I met a tip to halve the heading of a site. Or relax and enjoy a demonstration of Shopify themes by TemplateMonster. How to Get the Best Converting Shopify Theme? The page must have good quality pictures.

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Theme Production Banners Client 52

Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Web Design Blogs The web keeps evolving. These sites highlight the latest and greatest in digital design. 6 – Smashing Magazine Smashing Magazine is the authoritative voice in web design. Their blog teaches designers and developers how to craft beautiful, user-friendly sites.

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Arts and Crafts Web Design Web Design Architecture 76