I know this has been talked about before by a lot of bloggers. And they’ve probably talked about it far better than I will. That said, here’s a list!

1. Blindly following trends
   The grunge look, web 2.0 (so shiny!), hand drawn everything, word balloons, font styles, etc. We have all fallen prey to at least one design trend in our time, if not many. It’s tough to balance what customers demand with what we believe is the best design for their website. That said, please try to avoid vapid, trend filled portfolios. A great example of work is a wide range – one that highlights each client site and makes it special. Great design and standing out from the crowd: this is the goal you should strive for, every time. keep reading »