Designing Experiences: Can We Really Design an Online Experience, and If So, How?

I’ve spent years working in the world of designing experiences, and I can tell you it’s a complex field that’s all about shaping how people interact with products, services, and digital spaces. At its heart, designing an experience aims to create meaningful, engaging interactions that really click with users. But here’s a question I often… Continue reading Designing Experiences: Can We Really Design an Online Experience, and If So, How?

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The Four P’s of Service Design: People, Partners, Products, and Processes

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Photo by Frames For Your Heart on Unsplash We live in a world where everything seems complex yet simple. The realization of simplicity is built on our belief in recognizing the interactions between multiple systems of an environment. At first look, you might feel overwhelmed by seeing clutter of all types… Continue reading The Four P’s of Service Design: People, Partners, Products, and Processes

Alt Text: Not Always Needed

Summary:  Write alt text that communicates an image’s purpose without repeating page content. Focus on meaning rather than visual description. Alt text (or alternative text) is metadata intended to help screen-reader users understand what an image is depicting. Most guidance for writing alt text describes how to make individual web-based images accessible and understandable for… Continue reading Alt Text: Not Always Needed

How to Create a Gooey Search Interaction with Framer Motion and React

I’ve been eager to create something with the Gooey effect for a while. While many of our peers on X have been experimenting with it, I wanted to apply it to a more practical component. Recently, I stumbled upon a video showcasing dynamic island animations, which sparked my inspiration. Inspired by this, I decided to… Continue reading How to Create a Gooey Search Interaction with Framer Motion and React

70+ Best Japanese-Style Fonts for Modern Design and Branding

Japanese-style fonts bring a unique blend of tradition and modernity to design projects, making them a popular choice for businesses and creatives alike. Whether you’re working on branding, packaging, or web design, the right Japanese-style font can evoke cultural authenticity, elegance, or contemporary simplicity. This guide explores 70+ Japanese-style fonts, categorized by their design styles,… Continue reading 70+ Best Japanese-Style Fonts for Modern Design and Branding

AI Features Must Solve Real User Problems

Summary:  AI features must solve real problems, not be implemented for novelty. Unnecessary AI chatbots and features can harm rather than help users. Generative AI has been bringing plenty of change over the past two years. While it’s substantially changing what and how we design, some things stay the same. One important UX principle is… Continue reading AI Features Must Solve Real User Problems

6 reasons for website downtime (+ how to resolve it)

Website downtime is an extremely frustrating experience for business owners, bloggers, and other professionals across all industries. If this problem isn’t addressed quickly and efficiently, affected sites will likely experience a big drop in engagement and sales.  I don’t have to tell you that this situation is far from ideal.  My goal today is to… Continue reading 6 reasons for website downtime (+ how to resolve it)

Website Redesign To Increase User Engagement

[unable to retrieve full-text content] While searching for a villa for a vacation with my friends, I stumbled upon the stunning Pekoe Villa, which boasts an incredible view. However, when I visited their website for more information, I realized it didn’t do the villa justice, so I decided to redesign it. Since this is a simple… Continue reading Website Redesign To Increase User Engagement

15+ Free Stationery Mockups to Elevate Your Branding Presentations

In today’s highly competitive business environment, branding is essential for making a memorable impression. When presenting a brand to clients or stakeholders, one of the most powerful tools is a well-designed stationery mockup. Stationery mockups provide a realistic, cohesive look at how a brand’s design elements will appear on everyday office items, helping to communicate… Continue reading 15+ Free Stationery Mockups to Elevate Your Branding Presentations

Digital accessibility needs for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations

Electric vehicles (EVs) are an increasingly common part of our lives, and based on current predictions, the number of EVs on the road is going to continue going up. This means demand for charging stations will keep rising as well. As with any new, human-centric technology, accessibility is an essential concern. Charging stations present a… Continue reading Digital accessibility needs for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations

Fresh Free PSD Mockup Templates (50+ Mockups)

Written by Yasir Jawaid• November 6, 2024• 2:12 pm• Mockups • One Comment A comprehensive collection of high-quality, free PSD mockup templates for both commercial and personal use. These free PSD files feature smart objects, allowing you to customize designs in seconds. This showcase includes professionally crafted product presentation mockups, such as iPhone X mockups,… Continue reading Fresh Free PSD Mockup Templates (50+ Mockups)

Test smart: which automation strategy to choose for peace of mind?

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Among diverse approaches, the teams can find a unique way on their test automation journey and select the strategy that matches their needs. So let’s dive deeper into pyramids, diamonds, hourglasses and other interesting objects. In the massive hype around automation in the QA field, it is easy to get… Continue reading Test smart: which automation strategy to choose for peace of mind?

How To Create A Budget-Friendly Sensory Room For Kids

Creating a sensory room for children, especially those who are neurodivergent, can greatly enhance their learning, relaxation, and overall sensory experience. A sensory room is a space carefully designed to stimulate the senses and support sensory processing. Whether your child experiences sensory seeking or avoiding tendencies, a sensory room can help them regulate their environment… Continue reading How To Create A Budget-Friendly Sensory Room For Kids

25 Best AI Tools for UX Research (Reviewed for 2024)

Key takeaways 💡 AI tools for UX research can enhance data processing, enabling researchers to quickly identify patterns and actionable insights from datasets to streamline the research process. 📊 By leveraging AI for user segmentation, researchers can create more targeted and personalized experiences based on user behaviors and preferences, leading to more intuitive product designs.… Continue reading 25 Best AI Tools for UX Research (Reviewed for 2024)

How to draw Moo Deng in Illustrator

Who is Moo Deng, you ask? Only the internet’s cutest baby hippo! And where is Moo Deng from? According to Wikipedia, Moo Deng is a baby pygmy hippopotamus born on July 10, 2024, at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi, Thailand. Her name, meaning “bouncy pork” in Thai, was selected through a public poll. Moo… Continue reading How to draw Moo Deng in Illustrator

23 Simple Clean Resume Templates with Cover Letter

Discover the best super clean resume templates featuring sleek, minimalistic cover letter designs and portfolio pages. These clean, professional resume templates are ideal for any job opportunity and can help you make a memorable first impression. With ultra-minimalist layouts, these templates come in multiple formats, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and MS Word, allowing easy… Continue reading 23 Simple Clean Resume Templates with Cover Letter

Research Plans: Organize, Document, Inform

Summary:  Start every UX-research study with a plan. Research plans document goals, methods, and logistics. Why Plans Matter As the popular saying goes, failing to plan is planning to fail. All UX-research studies should start with a plan. Without a plan, key considerations can get missed and stakeholders may misunderstand what the research is about… Continue reading Research Plans: Organize, Document, Inform

How to Code a Subtle Shader Background Effect with React Three Fiber

Hey there 👋! I’m Matias, a creative web dev based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I currently run joyco.studio, and we recently released the first version of our website. It features a comic-like dot grid shader background, and in this post, I’ll show you how it’s coded, breaking it down into 4 simple steps. But before… Continue reading How to Code a Subtle Shader Background Effect with React Three Fiber

How to use Photoshop brushes to create negative space

In this tutorial, let’s take a look at how to create negative space in design by recreating a promotional poster from TV show The Last of Us. What you’ll need What is negative space?  So what is negative space? Negative space, also called white space, is an empty area or shape around the main subject… Continue reading How to use Photoshop brushes to create negative space

50 Best Procreate Brushes For Digital Illustration (Free & Paid)

Digital illustration is made so much easier and more enjoyable with the right tools, and Procreate has quickly become a favorite among illustrators for this reason. With its user-friendly design and a vast array of features, Procreate allows both beginners and professionals to explore their creativity without limits. When it comes to enhancing your work,… Continue reading 50 Best Procreate Brushes For Digital Illustration (Free & Paid)

Designarchy Vol. 15

[unable to retrieve full-text content] I save many things each month that I find inspiring for some reason, and I like organized lists, so I figured I’d share those lists and maybe help someone out of a creative block. Why Designarchy? Because Inspiration and creativity do not have true governance, we creatives have time and feedback… Continue reading Designarchy Vol. 15

Axe Reports 2.0: Make better data-driven accessibility decisions at scale

Successful digital accessibility programs run on great data. Without it, you can’t report on your progress or drive the right conversations around accessibility improvements with your stakeholders. That’s where axe Reports comes in. Available in the axe Platform, axe Reports is Deque’s enterprise-ready tool designed to help your organization track progress, pinpoint risks, and quickly… Continue reading Axe Reports 2.0: Make better data-driven accessibility decisions at scale

5 Hobbies for Busy Entrepreneurs Who Need to Unwind

Do you know the number one cause of stress in the United States? The answer, which may or may not surprise you, is the workplace. In fact, The American Institute of Stress reports that 120,000 people die annually due to work-related stress.  Whether you’re a busy entrepreneur running a company on a shoestring budget or… Continue reading 5 Hobbies for Busy Entrepreneurs Who Need to Unwind