23 Web Design Blogs You Can't Miss
无论您是网页设计专业，渴望成为一个或者你只是欣赏精心设计的网站，网络设计博客是收集知识，信息和灵感的好地方。
Top web design blogs will provide you with the latest industry news, helpful tutorials and how-to’s, exclusive advice from seasoned pros and inspirational showcases of successful websites and applications. Having all of this information at your fingertips will help you keep a pulse on the industry.
Here’s where it gets tricky—the internet is home to thousands of blogs of all varieties, making it difficult to determine the quality of each site at first glance. So to save you the trouble, we identified a handful of the industry’s best blogs. This collection will provide you with everything you need to quench your thirst for web design knowledge.
So without further ado, here are the top 23 web design blogs you can’t afford to ignore.
Top web design blogs to follow
1. A List Apart
Why follow?A List Apartis likely one of the more recognizable names on our list. It covers the spectrum of web design topics but places a special emphasis on web standards and best practices. Writers and guest authors for A List Apart are known to provide the most cutting-edge techniques and technologies.
You can also follow A List Apart on推特.
2. Co.Design
Why follow?Co.Designis unique as it takes an interest in the real-life application of design in business and in everyday products. Here you can find articles on electronics, fashion, technology and inspiring designers. Categories include innovation by design, interactive, products and spaces. Co.Design is a great resource for anyone who wants to understand how design plays out in real life.
You can also follow Co.Design on推特.
3. Codrops
Why follow?Codropsis unique in its dedication to providing free resources to web designers of all experience levels. The site contains tutorials, a “playground” with experimental designs, blueprints to use and build off of and a reference page with an extensive list of CSS properties and styles. If you’re simply looking to stay up-to-date on the latest news and trends, the site also has a blog dubbed the “collective” with articles published every 3–4 days.
You can also follow Codrops on推特andFacebook.
4.创意bloq.
Why follow?Creative Bloqis chock-full of creative goodness. Whether you are a web designer, VFX artist, illustrator or 3D designer, this site has the resources and inspiration for you. Here you will find advice articles broken down by category: from graphic design to art to typography; reviews on the latest tools and products; and inspiration to help you kick-start your next project.
You can also follow Creative Bloq on推特andFacebook.
5. Creative Market
Why follow?这team atCreative Market努力“使大家简单，能够拥有美丽的设计。”在他们的文章队列中，您将找到一些所有东西：教程和如何，免费赠品和折扣和鼓舞人心的展示。各种主题使这个博客为来自新秀设计师到经验丰富的专业人士的每个人都遵循。
You can also follow Creative Market on推特.
6. CSS技巧
Why follow?CSS Tricks始于专用于CSS和CSS的博客，但现在已发展成为全包含的Web设计资源。在这里，您将找到一个CSS almanac，一个灵感和交互式论坛的画廊，用户可以讨论与设计相关的所有内容。额外的奖金是前端开发人员和设计师的职位主板。
You can also follow CSS Tricks on推特andFacebook
7. DesignM.ag
Why follow?Designm.agis a community-based resource for designers and developers. Categories of articles include tutorials, inspiration, design and freebies. One top highlight is the interview section, where budding designers can read question and answers with blog owners, designers, developers and more.
You can also follow DesignM.ag on推特.
8. Designmodo
Why follow?Designmodooffers its followers loads of free content in addition to premium plug-ins and themes for sale. Its minimalist layout makes it clean and simple to navigate whether you’re searching for a specific topic or simply perusing through the vast collection of articles. With sections devoted to resources, tutorials, coding and WordPress, it’s a great resource for web designers seeking professional development.
You can also follow Designmodo on推特andFacebook.
9. Designrfix
Why follow?Designrfixencourages the thoughtful exchange of technique, ideas and inspiration by accepting posts and contributions from anyone. This social news component is featured on the side bar so you’ll constantly be exposed to the latest design-related news. It also has its own blog articles that are often devoted to showcasing inspiring work.
You can also follow Designrfix on推特,Facebook.
10. Design Shack
Why follow?Design Shackhas an extremely well-organized gallery that can be filtered by type—from blogs to business cards—and also by color, so you can find ideas no matter the project you’re working on. Another feature is the article section that can be sorted through by area of interest. No more combing through pages and pages of articles not relevant to you; now you can find what you’re looking for, get answers and inspiration and begin designing sooner!
You can also follow Design Shack on推特andFacebook.
11. Inspired Magazine
Why follow?Inspired Magazine作为设计师的灵感来源，有超过一千篇图形，网页设计和社交媒体的文章等。该网站很容易导航，没有额外的装饰或附加组件。文章每月至少发布一次，以便让您了解最新的最佳实践。
您还可以遵循Inspired Magazine推特andFacebook.
12. Material Design Blog
Why follow?材料设计是由Google开发的视觉设计语言。这Material Design Blogcovers everything material design related—from UI/UX to frameworks and strategy, you will find everything you need to know about this design approach.
13. Noupe
Why follow?目标的目标Noupe是帮助人们“用吸引网站和功能界面在网上有效地沟通。”它通过为设计师和Web开发人员提供来自CSS，AJAX和JavaScript的主题来提供动态新闻来实现这一点，可以通过从CSS，AJAX和JavaScript到图形，排版和广告。Noupe粉丝还获得了灵感和免费赠品的公平份额！
You can also follow Noupe on推特andFacebook.
14. Onextrapixel
Why follow?Onextrapixel，这是指自己作为“想要学习的人的数字游乐场”，为开发人员和设计师提供了丰富的资源，提示，教程和新闻。该网站的干净设计允许用户在很容易地找到他们正在寻找的东西;无论是免费收集图标还是陡峭折扣各种设计和开发工具，您都可以在此处找到它。
You can also follow Onextrapixel on推特andFacebook.
15. SitePoint
Why follow?SitePointaims to introduce emerging concepts and teach state-of-the-art technology to its readers. With pages devoted to all of the main facets of web design—HTML , CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Ruby on Rails, mobile and UX design—there’s something for everyone. In each section you’ll find informational articles, practical tutorials and helpful advice to assist you in developing as a web design professional.
You can also follow SitePoint on推特andFacebook.
16. Smashing Magazine
Why follow?This is one of the most renowned publications for designers and web developers across the globe.Smashing Magazineis a must-follow that provides its readers with front-line resources on the subjects of coding, design, mobile, graphics, UX design and WordPress.
You can also follow Smashing Magazine on推特andFacebook.
17. SpeckyBoy
Why follow?最初作为网络设计师的小博客，SpeckyBoyhas taken off and become a full-fledged web design magazine for aspiring creatives. Articles are written by a team of writers from all over the world who cover topics such as mobile app design, graphic design, UX, marketing and much more. Posts are published every day, so be sure to check back often to see what’s new.
你也可以遵循specykyboy推特andFacebook.
18. The Next Web
Why follow?下一个网络, or TNW, is not only a blog but a whole world of technology and all its advances. The site contains blogs and news on everything from apps to offers, but the real stand-out is theInsights section, where you can find hundreds of articles on the latest trends, updates and news in the web design world.
You can also follow The Next Web on推特andFacebook.
19. UX展位
Why follow?UX Boothis a publication created by and designed for the user experience (UX) community. UX Booth’s primary audience is individuals who are fairly new to this aspect of design. You’ll find articles focused on user experience, interaction design and usability. Their partnership of authors and contributors do an excellent job of covering all angles of this niche in the field.
You can also follow UX Booth on推特.
20. Vandelay Design
Why follow?Vandelay Designis run by a freelance web design studio. In it you’ll find everything from icon sets, WordPress themes and other freebies, as well as helpful articles that will educate and encourage you in your design journey. Their posts also offer great advice for freelance designers in areas such as social media, job searching and networking.
您还可以遵循Vandelay设计推特andFacebook.
21.网页设计ner Depot
Why follow? The team at网页设计ner Depotsays they “Live, breathe and eat design.” Their passion is reflected in the blog’s massive collection of tips and tricks, inspirational examples and up-to-date design news. This blog is a collaboration between professional designers from across the globe, making it a great platform to help you keep tabs on the entire industry.
您还可以遵循Web Designer Depot推特andFacebook.
22. Web Design Ledger
Why follow?网站设计分类帐写的是一个web网页设计师吗designers. Web Design Ledger is a platform for sharing design resources and knowledge. Articles are housed under seven different subsections: freebies, inspiration, resources, tips, tools, trends and tutorials.
You can also follow Web Design Ledger on推特andFacebook.
23. 1stWebDesigner
Why follow?1stWebDesigneris an excellent resource for current web designers, developers, and freelancers. Articles range from topics such as UI and UX, mobile design, trends and WordPress. A fantastic resource this site offers is a page of collections; here designers can find free icons, templates, software, apps and more. This is a must-have for designers looking for open source material.
您还可以遵循1stwebdesigner推特andFacebook.
Take the challenge...
Now that you’re familiar with some top-notch web design blogs, bookmark this list and commit to keeping tabs on each blog weekly. These blogs can helpget your creative juices flowingas well as keep you up-to-date on the latest trends. So whether you are wondering if you应该是图形设计师或者寻找一些经验丰富的专业人士inspiration, reading advice from other designers can provide you with the knowledge and insight you need to kick-start your graphic design career.
To learn more about成为一个成功的网页设计师所需的是什么, follow theRasmussen College School of Design Blog或者看看我们的Facebook page.
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EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was originally published in January 2014. It has since been updated to include information relevant to 2017.
