No two businesses are quite alike. Why would you treat their websites the same way? The answer, of course, is that you wouldn’t. Whether you are a higher education institution, new startup, or association looking for an updated digital presence, you need a website that expresses exactly who your brand is, down to a T.…
Roses are red, violets are blue; we love our design and development tools, and so will you! With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s time for me to check in with my teammates and see what design and development tools they love the most. Want to know what tools our designers and developers keep closest…
As designers, we are constantly learning and evolving—whether in school or in the working world. Stagnation is probably one of the worst diseases to be infected with as a designer. If you are not growing, if you are not multi-faceted, you’ve halted your potential before even getting started. So when a group of George Mason…
Agency this, agency that. There are so many different types of “agencies” out there—it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you. To give you a helping hand, we’ve compiled a list of different kinds of creative agencies to give you the inside scoop on what each one does, and whether or…
What’s a Grid? As a writer, I live and breathe by the numerous style guidebooks and outline-filled notebooks that straighten out my thought process. Although a reader will never see those coffee-induced pages of madness which hopefully lead to beautiful prose, outlines and frameworks give harmony to what I’m about to write. Let’s break out an analogy, shall we? A…
A picture is worth a thousand words. I’m sure everyone has heard this decades old saying once in their lives. But in the world of design, it couldn’t be more relevant. When working with clients, WDG designers really take this adage to heart, especially when it comes to client communication. Today, I’ll be covering my favorite prototyping…
The only difference between good and great illustration is experience. What follows is a helpful walkthrough of what I have found to be the best practices to uphold when creating illustrations. This is not a guide on how to create your own illustrations, but is a general overview of what it takes to make fantastic…
Last Wednesday was the kick-off event for Capital Camp and Gov Days 2014, a three-day conference on Drupal and open source technology for the government. (WDG is a Gold-level Sponsor!) More than 500 people from government, contractor, and private sector industries were expected to be there, and with good reason. With a countless number of informational sessions,…
There are a lot of things to take into consideration when creating an illustration for a client, and no, it’s not just colors and images. When creating an illustration, I have to strike a balance between accommodating the client’s needs and wants while sticking to their brand identity, and designing something that is visually appealing.…
In today’s digital landscape, you don’t have to look too far to find different screen sizes that all have access to the Internet. Computers, tablets, and mobile phones: all can be great sources for online information, if they are designed the right way. Whatever industry you work for, including responsive design into your website strategy is…
Say you’re a business with an outdated and ineffective website and are in the market for an updated website. The first thing you’ll probably do is tap into your favorite search engine to find a reputable digital web company in your area. But then what? How do you decipher whether or not the digital web company can…
As far as I know, there aren’t any big secrets that I can divulge to make you a better designer – this comes from years of practice to refine your craft. What I can provide is tips on how to get to that point of awesomeness by enhancing your efficiency in all aspects of your web design work. Every second you…
Choosing a web designer isn’t just about picking someone with a good-looking portfolio. It’s about finding the right partner to bring your digital goals to life—someone who understands your brand, your audience, and how your website fits into your larger strategy. If you’re not sure where to start, the right questions can help you uncover…
The students from American University’s Master of Marketing program came to visit the WDG studio last week and chatted with our design team about our processes and expertise with user experience (UX) in design. UX is an incredibly important topic nowadays, especially as more businesses are focusing on their users, making UX such a hot buzzword in…
Ever wanted to learn how to play the guitar, but you just haven’t had the time to take lessons? Well, The Web Development Group (WDG) has partnered with the folks behind a local music community to bring you a comprehensive guitar lesson community… online! Welcome to … GuitarGate This online startup community is solely…
We are big fans of the little details that make a user experience beautiful. When Praescient Analytics, a local veteran-owned small business, came to us with an open mind for a website redesign, we knew we were going to have some fun honing in on those details. With a new WordPress-powered website planned for public…
Don’t your fingers get exhausted from all of the texting you do all day long? Wouldn’t it be nice to go back to the times of Walkie Talky and the ease of Push To Talk? Well, get ready because conversations just became so much easier on your thumbs. Last week, The Web Development Group – WDG…
The Special Libraries Association (SLA), serving thousands of information professionals worldwide, is known to consistently rejuvenate itself . The overhaul of its website would be no different. SLA teamed up with The Web Development Group (WDG) to modernize its online aesthetics, streamline the website user experience and simplify content management by moving to a WordPress content management system…
At The Web Development Group, we specialize in building custom WordPress and Drupal websites that are guaranteed to please visitors. There is a lot that goes in to each website we launch. From the beginning research phase where we meet with clients and discuss the goals of the new site to content management where we…
Why The Web Development Group? We are the best web design and web development company in Washington DC, and we are proud of our work! Our DC web designers will work directly with you to create a modern web design that comes with intuitive navigation and a user friendly interface. Our WordPress web developers will…