For many years, Photoshop was the go-to tool for many image editing tasks such as removing the background from an image. But nowadays there are powerful new options for image editing. We can do a lot more with UI design tools like Figma now, including removing an image’s background. In this quick tip, we’ll show… Continue reading Removing the Background from an Image in Figma
Software accessibility for users with Dyslexia
It is estimated that 15% of the population has Dyslexia. In absolute numbers this means that 30 million adults in the USA alone are dyslexic and a lot of them don’t even know — because it is often not diagnosed. Dyslexia is a cognitive disability where the brain has difficulties to manipulate the sounds and letters of… Continue reading Software accessibility for users with Dyslexia
Product visioning through storytelling
A Product Vision tells the story and paints the picture of an ideal product experience which solves for the sweet spot between user and business impact. Based on my experience leading teams to create impactful product visions, I have created a process and storytelling framework to bring a vision to life. One of the most… Continue reading Product visioning through storytelling
Getting Started with HTML Tables — SitePoint
HTML tables are intended for displaying tabular data on a web page. They’re great for displaying information in an organized way, and can be styled with CSS to match the look and feel of our website. In this tutorial, we’ll cover the basics of creating HTML tables and adding styles to make them responsive and… Continue reading Getting Started with HTML Tables — SitePoint
Wikipedia redesign, UI spacing tips, copying TikTok’s UX, WE❤️NYC
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. In science fiction, one of the main indications that the characters are living in the high-tech future is an insanely smart, AI voice assistant. Star Trek’s Enterprise had the omnipresent Computer, and Tony Stark famously traded quips with JARVIS (Just A Rather Very Intelligent System) before the AI became… Continue reading Wikipedia redesign, UI spacing tips, copying TikTok’s UX, WE❤️NYC
The cult of AI: why we need to be careful about fanatical language
Enthusiasm and expectations for AI have never been higher, and we’re beginning to sound like a cult. Image by onehalf_onehalf from Pixabay While the Age of AI might have been declared in 1956, recent releases in language algorithms have shaken the public’s understanding of its potential. We’ve been interacting with highly complex data solutions for… Continue reading The cult of AI: why we need to be careful about fanatical language
5 Best Free Printing Plugins for WordPress
Have you ever came across some piece of content on a website that you wanted to print out for use later? This could be anything like a worksheet for Maths practice, a map to a local national park, technical manual or some recipe for delicious food. Giving your users the ability to print these pages… Continue reading 5 Best Free Printing Plugins for WordPress
Grey is the new black: a study on progress bars
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Spotify targets active user engagement with a new TikTok-like interface
The new Spotify user interface is here. But is it a transformative or incremental change to the Spotify experience? Image Credits: Spotify At Spotify’s recent annual Stream On event, they announced a redesign to the app interface, which introduces a TikTok-like video feed to aid users in discovering new music (and podcast, audiobooks). In the… Continue reading Spotify targets active user engagement with a new TikTok-like interface
Top 11 WooCommerce Themes to Elevate Your Online Store in 2023
Posted · Category: Design, Tools Do you need a little inspiration to help you get started on a long-awaited online store design project. One of the best places to find it is a WordPress theme. The problem is, there are so many themes to choose from. You’re going to have to sift through a number… Continue reading Top 11 WooCommerce Themes to Elevate Your Online Store in 2023
5 lesser-known tips on spacing for product designers
5 lesser-known spacing tips for product designers Your BAE might not give you space but after reading this article you will definitely give your UI objects some well-deserved space :p When we start out as designers, spacing is often the most neglected aspect of the design process. Various objects are spaced based on what we, at… Continue reading 5 lesser-known tips on spacing for product designers
How trust is still evolving in e-commerce
Three main challenges to provide trustworthy online shopping experiences. mage by macrovector on Freepik In 1994, a college student named Dan Kohn had a wild thought. What if he set up a website where people could buy stuff? He created NetMarket and sold a Sting album CD to his friend. It was the first-ever secure… Continue reading How trust is still evolving in e-commerce
How to Hide or Remove Title on a Page in WordPress (3 Techniques)
Titles are an important part of many webpages on a website. They help the readers and search engines know the main topic or content of the your page or post. However, not all webpages need to have a title. One such example would be the home page. Similarly, there can be a duplication of titles… Continue reading How to Hide or Remove Title on a Page in WordPress (3 Techniques)
HTML Element: section
Example Here’s a document, which itself has a heading, along with two section elements and their own content: Syntax 1 <h1>Learning Spanish</h1> 2 <section> 3 <h2>First Chapter</h2> 4 <p>Eiusmod esse amet reprehenderit ea consequat et tempor ad enim.</p> 5 </section> 6 <section> 7 <h2>Second Chapter</h2> 8 <p>Laborum laborum elit aute reprehenderit ea exercitation cupidatat qui… Continue reading HTML Element: section
Patterns are good
Why should you care about them? Apple Magic Mouse Versus Logitech MX Master. Source: Tidbits A design pattern is a document that describes a common solution to a recurring design problem. According to Tibor Kunert (2009), using design patterns allows designers to quickly find solutions to problems using proven designs, rather than starting from scratch each time.… Continue reading Patterns are good
How a chef with no customers built one of the world’s top restaurants
The answer? Serve soup made out of soil. A brilliant lesson in brand strategy. Soup of the Soil | Photo: Narisawa As a professional in the creative industry, I find the world of chefs and cuisines directly relevant to what I do—brand strategy and creative direction. Being a chef, especially a gastronomy chef, is a… Continue reading How a chef with no customers built one of the world’s top restaurants
Conversational AI search: beware of smoke and mirrors
Search bots based on LLMs contain hidden dangers Photo by Julius Drost on Unsplash At the moment, conversational AI search is in a perilous place. In the midst of an AI hype boom, it’s easy to overlook the challenges and dangers inherent in the way major search companies are applying large language models to our information ecosystems.… Continue reading Conversational AI search: beware of smoke and mirrors
It’s about time CAPTCHAS become accessible
While CAPTCHAS might be necessary for security purposes, they have a negative impact on usability. Yesterday I eagerly hopped onto a Discord call with a friend of mine. She recently purchased her first gaming computer, and we were excited to play some games together. Straight away, I told her to make an account with Steam… Continue reading It’s about time CAPTCHAS become accessible
Character creation UX
A guide to CCIs in game design. Walking dressed cyberpunk in a cyberpunk city by Paola Ascanio via MidJourney Character creation is an essential aspect of most video games, allowing players to customize their avatars and immerse themselves in the game world. As a user experience (UX) designer, your role in game design is to create… Continue reading Character creation UX
It’s a product-led world
Product-led is currently the shiniest of companies’ growth strategies. And for a good reason (among others): it is shaking up the old dusty B2B world! In a B2B product, the person buying it isn’t typically the one who uses it. And the truth is that the buyer’s happiness has been historically more impactful. There’s been… Continue reading It’s a product-led world
JavaScript for Web Designers (Free Course)
We’ll start off simple by discussing variables, data types, and loops. Then, we’ll move on to more complicated concepts like functions, selectors, and events. You’ll even get a chance to apply the skills you’ve learned by putting together some examples – perfect for any web designer! What You’ll Learn What JavaScript is and how it… Continue reading JavaScript for Web Designers (Free Course)
The way you make me feel — how to set up in-app feedback
The way you make me feel — how to set up in-app feedback The success and longevity of an application depend on positive user acceptance. In order to integrate the users’ problems, needs, and expectations, it is necessary to continuously collect and analyze their feedback. From the various possible feedback channels, I have mapped the best practices for… Continue reading The way you make me feel — how to set up in-app feedback
UX Designers aren’t going anywhere
How the rise of artificial intelligence makes UX designers more crucial than ever Photo by Andy Kelly on Unsplash In the age of technology, many people fear that the rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning will make human workers obsolete. When it comes to UX design, this has been a hot topic. Many people… Continue reading UX Designers aren’t going anywhere
Exciting New Tools for Designers, March 2023
We have invoicing apps and scheduling tools. Some resources will save you the trouble of hiring a designer or developer. And there are some really helpful testing and prototyping tools. Glaze Glaze is a collection of modern illustrations that are free to download and use. There’s everything from isolated characters to immersive scenes. Rise Rise is an… Continue reading Exciting New Tools for Designers, March 2023