It’s time for the third and final part of our web design trends series. In this article, we focus on the trend for going big, because sometimes, bigger really is better! Check out Web design trends for 2015 (Part one) and Web design trends for 2015 (Part two) in case you have missed them. Longer scrolling sites The move […]
Web design trends for 2015 (Part two)
In part two of our series on 2015’s web design trends, we focus on the move towards minimalism and simplicity. If you have missed part one of web design trends for 2015, we suggest you check it out. Removing non-essential design elements in favour of simplicity Web design is no longer about showing off a […]
Web design trends for 2015 (Part one)
In the first part of our series on web design trends, we look at how websites are set to become more visually engaging and interactive than ever in 2015. Modular or grid based web design The trend for modular and grid based design was inspired by Pinterest, Tumblr and other blogging platforms that present the user […]
Why we love GuideGuide
Designers solve problems. Organising space, text, images and other design elements to create a sense of order and rhythm requires a range of problem solving techniques, one of which is the grid. Not only is grid-based design useful in creating order and consistency, it makes it far easier to translate design into code during the […]
Best practice web design and the death of “the fold”
Nowadays we consume content on all manner of devices, many of them with small smartphone-sized screens. Scrolling is now a natural instinct. […]
Pantone announces its 2015 colour of the year: Marsala
Each year, the Pantone Colour Institute makes a forecast for which shade will become a regular feature in the colour palettes of our lives, from the gorgeous dresses that drape celebrity catwalks, to the walls of our buildings to the throw cushions that are sprawled around our homes and apartments. And yes, it can even affect […]
App Developer Icreon loves our work
We’ve been talent spotted! Icreon, a global IT consulting firm that builds applications for the likes of Pepsi and The National Geographic Channel, recently included one of iFactory’s client sites in their blog article Six Beautiful Drupal-built Sites We Love. Posted on the 5th of Nov 2014, the article highlights Icreon’s love of the open […]
Great Christmas gift ideas for web designers
Christmas is fast approaching and there’s always somebody on your holiday shopping list that proves to be a bit of a challenge. If that person happens to be a web designer, your worry is over. We’ve pulled together a few gift ideas that any web designer would be happy to receive. Browser sketch pad and […]
Five places to find free commercial use fonts
If you are finding it difficult to to find the perfect font, for free, don’t panic. Here are our top 5. […]
How much does a website cost?
So you need a new website and you want to know how much it’s likely to cost your and your business. Maybe you’ve already got a few quotes and the costs are so far apart you can’t tell what a good deal should look like. Well, you’re not alone. We hear this question a lot, […]