Brenda Stokes Barron Author at 1stWebDesigner

Inspiring One-Page Portfolio Websites

If you’re looking for a great way to show off your skills, have you considered a one-page portfolio? They’re concise and to the point, which is good for potential employers…

Free Illustration Sources for Your Design Projects

For web and graphic designers, purchasing illustrations for a project can be expensive. That extra unique touch of custom artwork is often worth the price, but what if it’s not…

Insights from 2019 Front-end Developer Surveys

Surveys offer a wealth of extremely valuable information. For the web developing world, this can have huge implications. Have you ever wondered where the people in your field are working,…

7 WordPress Alternatives for Web Designers

There’s a lot to love about content management systems, or CMS. Maybe it’s the streamlined web design process: The website builders, themes, and no coding knowledge needed for any of…

Showcase of Retro Logo & Badge Designs

Do you love retro looks? Searching for a bit of inspiration for your next graphic design or website project? 1950s-inspired retro design tends to fluctuate in and out of popularity,…

9 Time Tracking Apps for Freelancers

When you’re not working on the typical schedule of a nine-to-five job, it’s easy to lose track of all those hours. Where is all that time going? If you’re struggling…

Web Design & Development Games to Test Your Skills

There are a ton of ways to learn web design and development. Some people prefer video courses, while others love reading books and webpages and applying the knowledge themselves. Another…

Showcase of Line Art Logos & Illustrations

In this age of minimalism and simplicity in graphic design, it’s no wonder that line art is becoming so popular. You can find it everywhere online, from logos to icons…

12 Bold & Modern Free Fonts

Are you looking for strong, memorable fonts that can instantly add some style to your website? Then look no further. Typography is one of the most essential parts of a…

10 Popular Google Web Font Pairings

Selecting complementary fonts is never an easy task for web designers. Sometimes it’s hard to know where to even begin. If you’re having trouble putting together a good body and…

Stay Productive with These Web Apps

When you’re a freelancer, it’s not always easy to stay on task. Without a real boss looming over your shoulder, you might find yourself posting on social media and watching…

How to Create Your Own Font

Have you ever wanted to make your own font? Maybe you need an extra personal touch for a design project, or perhaps you want to sell fonts commercially. Either way,…

Author: Brenda Stokes Barron