how-to-vectorize-an-image-in-photoshop How to Vectorize an Image in Photoshop (Step by Step Guide) design tips

How to Vectorize an Image in Photoshop (Step by Step Guide)

Even though Photoshop is a raster graphics software, it has many tools and tricks to support vector images. One of the best tricks is its ability to vectorize raster images. This is a very useful trick every artist and designer should learn to use. For example, if you have a low-resolution logo or an image…

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Episode 13: Cherishing WordPress Diversity

In this episode, Josepha Haden Chomphosy discusses the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to the fabric of the WordPress project and how we can move from a place of welcoming it to cherishing it. Have a question you’d like answered? You can submit them to wpbriefing@wordpress.org, either written or as a voice recording. Credits…

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30+ Website Wireframe Templates (For Sketch, Photoshop + More)

Making a complete website wireframe is supposed to be a simple task. But, starting from scratch without a template or quick-start guide can be a nightmare. It takes significant work to make wireframe look beautiful, as well as being optimised for functionality. Especially when you have to create a wireframe to get a client’s approval,…

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Responsive vs. Adaptive Design: Everything You Need to Know

It’s a no-brainer for most website designers that your finished product needs to look and work on every type and size of device. Gone are the days of creating multiple designs to accomplish the same goal. It all comes down to choosing a responsive or adaptive design model to achieve a consistent website design at…

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Jetpack 9.9 Released With a Refreshed Image Gallery Carousel

Today, Automattic released version 9.9 of its popular Jetpack plugin. The development team improved the modal animation and transition speed for the Instant Search module and added the Social Preview panel to the pre-publish sidebar. However, the most notable user-facing update was a refresh of its Carousel feature. The module creates a fullscreen overlay gallery…

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Popular Podcast App Pocket Casts Joins Automattic

Popular Podcast App Pocket Casts Joins Automattic Pocket Casts will be joining Automattic, making it easier for podcast fans to discover new content and customize their listening experience. Eli Budelli We’re excited to announce that Pocket Casts will be joining Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com. More than 80M people in the US listen to a…

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Can small, independent WordPress makers still make it?

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WordPress 5.8 Adds Support for New Emoji Introduced in Twemoji 13.1.0

In the upcoming 5.8 release, WordPress is updating its version of Twemoji, Twitter’s open source emoji library that supports the latest Unicode emoji specification. Version 13.1.0 introduces five new smileys and emotions, including heart on fire, mending heart, face with spiral eyes, face in clouds, and face exhaling. Version 13.1 adds mixed skin tone support for…

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