A well-selected background illustration can give a web design lacking a bit of color the right amount of pop, and it can convey a great deal of information about the site's purpose and values inexplicitly as well. In this article, we look at 30 websites that use this tool to great effect.

Creating a website in a foreign language is an essential part of entering a specific foreign market. When localizing your website, you’ll need to be aware that a lot more is involved than just translating the text. We cover seven important points for your consideration.

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Designing a logo can be intimidating, even if you have designed a few before. A logo represents a company; it should help the public identify your business image and any public documents or products they may see.

With 2011 done and gone, it is time to break out some reviews of what the year had to offer. While I had to sift through a lot of generic designs, I came across a number of themes that were somewhat new in 2011.

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