WordPress is a popular content management system or CMS which I, and many others, use to create beautiful and functional websites and blogs. It is a free and open source blogging tool as well as publishing platform, which is powered by PHP and MySQL. WordPress users can install and switch…
In South Africa we have no print publications specialising in graphic and web design – or none that I know of… Thank goodness for the internet, as this provides us with much needed inspiration, tutorials and features. But sometimes it’s good to have a printed magazine. So here is a…
Book and magazine design, which is often referred to as “page layout” or even “desktop publishing”, involves the arrangement and styling of words and images on a printed page by using a system of rows and columns which provide structure and order. It is only those who can manage to…
I have had a few queries regarding where to study Graphic Design – at Universities or Independent Schools. In my previous blog post, Where to study graphic design in South Africa, I listed a few noteworthy tertiary institutions in South Africa which offer graphic design, and basically left it up…
What is good Website Design? Design versus functionality is probably the most important factor when designing a website. The first time you view a website, what do you look for? I suppose that depends on the purpose of your visit. But, once you have loaded the page, are you going…
As can be seen many times in the comment section of my blog, the default avatar, the “mystery man” is inserted as a side image when you make a comment. Have you ever wondered how to insert your own picture instead of the “mystery man”? It’s quite simple actually! By…
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I just want to say, THANK YOU! You are the absolute best.
Just saw this post on your site of the free stock libraries and so nice of you to share!
This is going to help me a lot in future. Thanks a mill
Excellent post, thanks again for your great blog and resource. I will definitely share this and following your posts.
Informative and resourceful article on the free stock photos. I would like to add a more site for the African Stock Pictures , visit https://www.pichastock.com