The latest bumper issue of Web Designer has hit the streets ready for you to enjoy. This issue’s cover star is jQuery, the powerful, flexible, lightweight and open source language that is changing the face of web design. Discover how to get started with the JavaScript library, find out how to use the code in projects and read tips and advice from the experts.

Is social media the future of SEO? Web Designer uncovers the vital role that social networking services can play in getting to the top of the search rankings.

Design for iPad. The latest gadget from Apple has been released with a worldwide fanfare, but what does it hold for the future of web design? We talk to the industry and reveal their thoughts on the revolutionary device.

This issue we go behind the scenes with imaginative and original New Zealand creative agency Resn. We love them. We think you will do as well.

Plus, don’t forget our monthly selection of superb step-by-step tutorials. This issue Web Designer includes:

Build 3D-effect interactive scenes with Flash CS4
Take your site mobile with bemoko
Craft clean and tidy two-column layouts with CSS
Design vibrant social-themed blog templates
Forge brighter buttons with Photoshop
Embed media into a blog with HTML5 and WordPress

Head to your nearest newsagent or switch to the Imagineshop now to get the latest issue.