Jake Rocheleau

Jake is a writer and designer with over 10 years experience working on the web. He writes about user experience design and cool resources for designers

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The Basics of Object-Oriented CSS (OOCSS)

Frontend development moves quickly, with many new techniques added every year. It can be a struggle for developers to keep up with everything. Between…

Why Code Sniffers Are Essential for Optimizing Web Development

Editor’s note: This article is part of our Code Optimization series, where we explore how to optimize code for better efficiency, helping you become…

11 Dependency Management Tools for Web Developers

Editor’s note: This article is part of our Code Optimization series, where we take a look at how to optimize coding for better efficiency in a bid t…

Achieving Consistent Web Design with Normalize.css

Browser compatibility is crucial for web accessibility. Developers must consider the variety of audience devices and browser versions that require sup…

20 Free Must-Have Photoshop Actions for Designers

Automated scripts save time and improve workflow in all creative fields. Adobe products like Photoshop offer scripts called actions that automate a pr…

Facebook Redesigned: Analyzing Independent Designs

There’s a lot to learn by studying the work of other designers. This is true of both professional projects and spec designs for existing websites. L…

Four UX Design Strategies to Boost User Engagement

Keeping users engaged on a website isn’t solely about faster code or more attractive visuals. Even simple designs, like those seen on Reddit, can ca…

Mastering WordPress Development: A Comprehensive Guide

The journey to becoming a skilled developer is challenging and continuous. New frameworks and web technologies constantly push developers to learn mor…

Feature Post Widgets: Brilliant Ideas & Trends

Running a successful online magazine requires a solid audience and lots of high-quality writing. But the magazine’s layout also plays a crucial fact…

Web Design Trends for 2016

As time inches forward with each passing year, many new design trends loom on the horizon. The field of web design is always changing with new tools, …