Category: Web Development

Upcoming Gallery Block improvements
Thanks to @javiarce & @annezazu for design and copy contributions. An exciting update to the Gallery Block gives you more ways to show off images in your posts and pages. While this change won’t be …

Configuring Theme Design with theme.json
Starting in WordPress 5.8, a new tool — “theme.json” — is available to use in your theme. Maybe you’re hearing about it for the first time, or maybe you’re testing and developing themes with it …

Create and Customize a Tie-Dye Pattern in Photoshop
Create and customize your own psychedelic 60s-inspired tie-dye texture in Adobe Photoshop, without all the mess! Tie-dye has made a strong impression down the runway, in graphic design, and everything in-between. This psychedelic trend made …

The History of Camouflage in Warfare and Fashion
Now you see me. Now you don’t. With military origins, camouflage soon became part of pop culture. Let’s take a look at this elusive pattern. Long before there was a pattern called camouflage, the world …

How to Change the Color of Absolutely Everything in Photoshop
Changing colors within a photo can be a daunting task. Think again! We’ll show you how Photoshop can easily do the trick. Inevitably, the day will come when, as a designer, you need to change …

The History and Symbolism of Paisley Pattern Trends
Once a sought-after commodity for the elite, paisley has seen its rise and fall for centuries. And, now it’s back! Paisley patterns can be lush with dense swirls and intricate lines or comprised of sparse …

How Subtle Pastel Colors Can Make a Big Impact in Your Designs
Share this: Discover the historical origins, symbolism, and psychological power of pastels, and how to use these ethereal colors in your design projects. Lemon, pistachio, mint, and lavender—as delicious and frivolous as gelato flavors, pastel …

How to Make Your Retail Space More Photo-Worthy
Share this: How do you design a retail space consistent with all your channels—and not just in photographs? You design “Instagrammable” moments. Creating a successful retail space is challenging. The store must be experiential, offering …