Posts from Webdesigntuts+ for 09/01/2013

Forward to a Friend   |   Unsubscribe instantly How to Establish a Modular Typographic Scale Possibly the most obvious typographic question in the hands of a designer is "which typefaces should I use?" The second question, one which rarely gets the kind of attention it ought, is "at what sizes should I set my type?" Establishing a modular scale is the best way to determine typographic sizes, in fact, it can help with laying out measurements and proportions across your whole page layout. How Human Centric Web Design Improves Your Workflow Human-centric and user-centric design are two terms we often hear in the industry, though sometimes both designers and developers consider them to mean the same. User-centered design is something most of us aim to put high on our list of priorities; having the end-user in mind and reflecting this philosophy in our products. Human-centered design is taking user-centered design to the next level. Flat Design, iOS 7, Skeuomorphism and All That The notion of flat, "digitally authentic" design has been a popular topic of conversation and controversy recently, especially with the software design efforts of Apple, Microsoft, Google and their respective flagship operating systems. Subtle colours, light typography and the other commonalities of modern flat design have all found a working role in the construction of the neoteric design trends we're all coming to love (or hate). We're going to take a look at these trends in this article to see what all the fuss is about. Tuts+ & Envato Are Coming to the UK We're excited to let you know that we're currently planning our first Tuts+ and Envato meetup in the UK! We'll have a great venue, some exciting goodies to give away, and you'll have the opportunity to meet various Envato staff (as well as fellow Tuts+ readers!). If you're interested in joining us, read on to find out how you can RSVP, and help us choose the meetup location. The Rise and Rise of Meetup Events Smaller meetups are filling the gaps in between conferences, turning the spotlight on local talent and creating a positive eco-system for creativity in your area. Let's examine why this is and how you can get involved with meetups in your area. Save 25% off your first month on a Tuts+ Premium Monthly Subscription. Use the coupon 8ED2180882 on signup (offer only valid for new members). Envato (ABN 11 119 159 741) PO Box 21177, Little Lonsdale Street, Victoria 8011 Australia http://envato.com This weekly newsletter was sent to you because you subscribed via a Tuts+ site. Rather not receive our newsletter anymore? Unsubscribe instantly.