Summary: Save scroll position when users are likely to compare content in a long static list. One of the fastest ways to frustrate a user is by losing their progress. Imagine this: you scroll, scroll, scroll down a long list…click…read, and hit the Back button, only to land back at the top of the list… Continue reading Designing Scroll Behavior: When to Save a User’s Place
Your Design Isn’t Done Until It’s Effectively Presented
[unable to retrieve full-text content] The leap to a larger organization was a significant step in my career, but the initial excitement quickly met a complex reality. In my previous roles, design approval was straightforward. But here it was a negotiation between a host of powerful stakeholders. The Head of Engineering focused on feasibility, the… Continue reading Your Design Isn’t Done Until It’s Effectively Presented
UX Maturity Is a Living System, Not a Ladder
Summary: Focus on continuous reflection — not stage-hopping — to grow sustainable, resilient UX practices. Through decades of research and consulting with teams across industries at NNGroup, we’ve studied what UX looks like in real life. The result is our UX-maturity model — a framework designed to help organizations understand how UX is practiced, supported,… Continue reading UX Maturity Is a Living System, Not a Ladder
The social significance of Spotify Wrapped
[unable to retrieve full-text content] How the tech industry ended postmodernism and increased individualism Wham!, Coca-Cola commercials, and obligatory family dinners; Western Christmas weeks are very predictable. We even have a new December tradition: the annual Spotify Wrapped. At first glance, the concept seems like a brilliant marketing strategy, but there’s a deeper meaning behind it.… Continue reading The social significance of Spotify Wrapped
How to level up your confidence game?
[unable to retrieve full-text content] Confidence level Hi, I’m Hazel. I’m a product designer. Previously, I worked in construction for three years. Here was my day-to-day like: making sense of different drawings, drafting a project timeline. And that’s it! Quite boring. But I’m proud of my experience. Every day, I was problem-solving under pressure, understanding projects… Continue reading How to level up your confidence game?
25+ Creative Tech Logo Design Ideas for Digital Brands
Tech logos shape first impressions and reflect the identity of your digital brand across platforms and products. Start with clean typography. Use modern sans-serif fonts for clarity. Brands like Google and Spotify rely on simple letterforms for quick recognition. Test different weights to match your tone. Add symbols with purpose. Abstract icons can represent your… Continue reading 25+ Creative Tech Logo Design Ideas for Digital Brands
A tailored digital accessibility plan for your organization—in minutes.
Developing a strategic plan for digital accessibility is one of the most impactful efforts your organization can undertake to create more effective and inclusive customer experiences. Far beyond a legal requirement alone, digital accessibility is a competitive advantage—expanding your reach, improving usability for everyone, and reinforcing your commitment to your customers. With legislation like the… Continue reading A tailored digital accessibility plan for your organization—in minutes.
32+ Simple CV Resume Templates with Clean Layout
Explore simple resume templates that offer clean layout designs, easy navigation, and a practical approach to presenting your experience. These resume templates remove distractions and let your work speak clearly. If you’re tired of overly styled documents that bury key information, a clean format is the right place to start. When hiring managers review applications,… Continue reading 32+ Simple CV Resume Templates with Clean Layout
Logo Designer vs. UX Designer: Exploring Roles, Skills, and Collaboration
Explore the creative relationship between logo designer and UX designer by understanding how their goals differ, how they overlap, and how you can benefit from knowing both roles, especially if you’re working on a product, brand guidelines, or interface. Many people confuse the two, but their responsibilities are not interchangeable. Learning the differences helps you… Continue reading Logo Designer vs. UX Designer: Exploring Roles, Skills, and Collaboration
“Powered By AI” Is Not a Value Proposition
Summary: Achieving product-market fit and practicing user-centered design become difficult when AI is presented as a product’s main value. A Clear Value Proposition Helps Both Users and Product Teams To help make decisions throughout the product lifecycle, designers create principles at the beginning of a project. The value proposition is the foremost of those principles… Continue reading “Powered By AI” Is Not a Value Proposition
How to create a coloring book with AI
Creating coloring book pages has never been easier thanks to AI-powered design tools. In this tutorial, and transform text prompts into printable line art using Envato’s GraphicsGen—no drawing skills are required! Whether you’re targeting adults seeking intricate, therapeutic designs or children looking for fun, simple illustrations, this tutorial will help you master the process in just… Continue reading How to create a coloring book with AI
2025’s Best Creative Logo Templates for Designers
When working with custom logo templates and modern logo designs, you need options that save time and support originality. Good templates give you a strong starting point, especially when tight deadlines demand speed without sacrificing quality. Designers often juggle multiple client demands. You might be creating a brand identity for a startup one day and… Continue reading 2025’s Best Creative Logo Templates for Designers
35 Remarkable Handpicked Lettering Typography Designs
Explore the creative lettering posters designed with amazing hand typography to find inspiration for your next project. These typography designs show how thoughtful letter design can make a message more engaging and clear. Each design focuses on how text alone can carry the meaning. Designers use unique styles, weights, and compositions to make the words… Continue reading 35 Remarkable Handpicked Lettering Typography Designs
30 Best Free Typewriter Fonts for Vintage and Retro Designs
Typewriter fonts bring a touch of nostalgia, authenticity, and raw charm to any design. Whether you’re crafting a vintage poster, designing a book cover, or adding character to a personal project, typewriter fonts offer that unmistakable mechanical grit that digital fonts often lack. These fonts aren’t just about aesthetics—they tell a story, evoking the clatter of keys, the… Continue reading 30 Best Free Typewriter Fonts for Vintage and Retro Designs
Free Font Of The Day : Canalha
This is out daily free font of the day post. Canalha is not your average typeface. It’s gritty, raw, and unapologetically bold. Designed for those who want to make a statement, Canalha thrives in edgy design work — whether it’s for music posters, underground fashion, or rebellious branding projects. The font blends vintage street-style lettering with… Continue reading Free Font Of The Day : Canalha
How to Become a UX Consultant? [Responsibilities, Salary & Jobs]
Key takeaways 📈 UX consultants align user experience with business goals to drive measurable impact. 🧪 Conducting in-depth research and audits helps uncover usability issues. 💼 Earning $140K+ annually or charging high hourly rates is common in this role. 🧠 Shifting focus from design execution to strategic problem-solving defines the consultant mindset. 🐝 UXtweak helps… Continue reading How to Become a UX Consultant? [Responsibilities, Salary & Jobs]
Scaling UX Impact with Limited Resources
Unlock exponential UX influence by empowering others through supportive services, even with limited resources. Welcome back. In my previous emails, we explored how to plan and present your UX strategy and gain support from the people who matter. We talked about getting buy-in and navigating the occasional tricky political waters. It was all about setting… Continue reading Scaling UX Impact with Limited Resources
50+ Free ID Card Mockups (Free PSD & PNG Downloads)
ID Card Mockups have revolutionized the way designers and businesses showcase their identification card designs. Whether you’re a graphic designer pitching to a client or a company planning a new employee badge system, these digital tools offer an invaluable solution for presenting your concepts in a realistic, professional manner. Choosing the Right Mockup Style Different… Continue reading 50+ Free ID Card Mockups (Free PSD & PNG Downloads)
The EAA and the new era of digital accessibility
I’ve been working to advance digital accessibility for over twenty years. In that time, I’ve seen both successes and setbacks. But like everyone committed to this mission, I have never wavered in my faith that digital accessibility is the future. Well, that future is here. The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is law as of this… Continue reading The EAA and the new era of digital accessibility
Becoming a UX Multiplier: Services That Expand Your Impact
Learn how to offer strategic UX services that scale your influence without stretching yourself too thin. In the last email, I talked about shifting your role from implementer to advisor. I know that can feel uncomfortable, maybe even a bit risky. Letting go of direct control means trusting others to do UX work, and let’s… Continue reading Becoming a UX Multiplier: Services That Expand Your Impact
How to create a Liquid Glass effect with SVG filters
In June 2025 Apple revealed its new visual language, along with the beta launch of iOS 26. Liquid Glass was the name given to their “new and expressive material”, bending light, and distorting UIs. It received a mixed response, and just weeks after its launch we’ve seen Apple dial down their glassy effects to some… Continue reading How to create a Liquid Glass effect with SVG filters
UX Conference September Announced (Sep 6 – Sep 19)
How will the Virtual Event work? Meetings will take place using the video conferencing tool Zoom, collaboration tools (such as group document editing and whiteboarding tools), and the social discussion tool Slack. You’ll also be able to use Slack before, during, and after the event to participate in social events and network with other… Continue reading UX Conference September Announced (Sep 6 – Sep 19)
The Hamburger-Menu Icon Today: Is it Recognizable?
Summary: Hamburger menus are a more familiar pattern today than 10 years ago, but the same old best practices for hidden navigation still apply. Few icons in digital design have sparked as much debate over the last decade as the hamburger. The hamburger menu — which earned its nickname because of its abstract, stacked, hamburger-like… Continue reading The Hamburger-Menu Icon Today: Is it Recognizable?
Creating Design Specs for Development
Summary: Design specifications should provide all the relevant information needed to align the design and development teams. You work tirelessly on a new design project. It’s your masterpiece… until the dev team says it isn’t possible. Most designers have experienced this situation at some point in their careers. As frustrating as it may be, there… Continue reading Creating Design Specs for Development