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Time for gradients!

Design is nothing if not cyclical. Trends go from 3D to flat and back again. After the popularity of flat design over the past few years, gradients are making a comeback. Here’s a nice showcase with tips for using gradients in a sophisticated fashion.





HTTP 2.0 is Coming

Things are changing in the web development world. A major update to HTTP — the protocol that lets browsers download websites from servers — will affect everyone who goes online. Here are more details on the transition that lies ahead in the coming months.





Responsive Web Design

The Bottle Rocket team always develops websites with mobile devices in mind. That’s why responsive web design is so important. Here’s why Google recommends it as well.





Embed Facebook into your website design

Why settle for an icon to link your website to your social media page? Here’s an approach to embed Facebook into the design of the site. This allows our clients to introduce visitors to their social side without having to leave their site.





Is “flat design” here to stay?

The Bottle Rocket team employs an array of design techniques, with flat design being one of them when appropriate. It can be a very effective tool when needed to convey simple, clean messages. Here is an interesting discussion on whether or not it’s here to stay.