News & Insights
Hear from our team on latest design trends, insights and inspiration.
Web Developers Pick: The Best Code Editors
There are several code editors out there that will impact your workflow and productivity. To select the code editor that’s best for you, you should find one that’s customizable, clearly shows where edits need to […]
Read moreBad Website Design: UX Trends To Avoid
Out with the old and in the with the new. It’s a brand new year and a great time to say goodbye to some web design trends. Adapting to new technology and features is an […]
Read moreIs Dark Mode Good for Design?
The future just got a whole lot darker, and it’s not just Apple users who are embracing it. While dark interfaces have been around for a while, there’s been an increase in dark mode options […]
Read moreWeb Design Jobs Nashville: Exploring the Growing Industry
Nashville has become the star-studded hub for startups, medical fields, tech, and music industries alike. Something they all have in common is the rise in jobs for designers and developers, making the city a place […]
Read moreFuture Web Design Trends
The year 2020 is right at our fingertips, so what trends and possibilities should we look out for in the web design world? Many new trends, styles, and existing techniques will set the tone for […]
Read moreMaking a Career Change to Web Development
Feeling burnt out or unsatisfied in your career field can be disconcerting. If you’re motivated to make a career change, the Web Development Industry could be a rewarding path. Many people looking for new careers […]
Read moreGreat Times at Nashville Design Week 2019
Hill Creative Collective Open House Our first stop on the first day of Nashville Design Week 2019 was the Hill Creative Collective Open House. The Hill Creative Collective houses some awesome businesses such as Grand […]
Read moreCoding Challenge: Infinite Art with SASS
Let’s keep the spirit of Nashville Design Week going and dive into how we can quickly build some fun designs, like the one you see above, using SASS & CSS. We’re going to keep it […]
Read moreNashville Design Week: Let’s Get Weird
Let’s Get Weird – Practical Advice on Cultivating Your Voice Creativity is an amazing thing. It allows us the ability to be vulnerable and explore new ideas. Sometimes it can also make people think we […]
Read moreWeb Development: WordPress, Still the Best Option
Deciding on how to build your website can be daunting, and WordPress is a good option that can eliminate some of your stress. WordPress can be used for any type of website you desire, such […]
Read moreMusic Industry Designers: A Look at Design in the Music Industry
Is music only auditory? This day and age it’s becoming increasingly apparent that the music industry benefits greatly from design, and vice versa. The visual aspects of an artist’s career are included in album covers […]
Read moreCoding Challenge: Dancing with CSS
Let’s be honest, it’s hard to go a single day without seeing a meme or GIF. I’ll admit, they’re entertaining and there is nothing quite like your favorite GIF that explains how you feel. Eventually […]
Read moreFEAT: An Art Show by DesignUps
We have big news! Art by the DesignUps team is going to be on display for 2 months as part of the Nashville Art Crawl. The art includes paintings and digital illustrations by Simon Carr, […]
Read moreAwwwards Digital Thinkers Conference NYC Recap
In November 2018 DesignUps founder, Simon Carr, went to NYC for the Awwwards Digital Thinkers Conference as a member of the Awwwards Jury. Spending time in NYC was amazing, as was getting to meet talented […]
Read moreWeb Development with CSS and JavaScript
Here’s one thing you should know about web development… The Details Matter. Small details can make a big difference between a functional website and a truly great user experience. Most modern websites incorporate smooth loading […]
Read moreUrban Architecture + Human Interaction: Creating Beautiful Cities
We have grown into a world that is fascinated by the glass high rise and the monotony of vertical living. One in which creativity has faced a stall in architectural innovation because we, as humans […]
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