If you’re a design leader, I bet you’ve had moments where you’ve questioned your role and impact. You’re not alone. Many UX professionals, including myself, have found themselves in leadership positions with high expectations but little clarity on how to navigate their responsibilities. This disconnect can lead to frustration, ineffective design efforts, and missed opportunities… Continue reading Taking Control of Your Design Leadership Role: A Comprehensive Guide
UX Conference March Announced (Mar 2 – Mar 7)
How will the Live Online 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… Continue reading UX Conference March Announced (Mar 2 – Mar 7)
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What is a line? Definition and types of lines in graphic design
A line is a fundamental concept in design. It represents a straight, one-dimensional figure extending infinitely in both directions. Lines are essential in art, design, architecture, and engineering. They have a major influence on composition, perspective, and structural integrity. Understanding lines in graphic design Lines in graphic design become strong visual tools. They help us… Continue reading What is a line? Definition and types of lines in graphic design
UX and CX Merge: The Shift from Products to Journeys
Summary: Organizations are starting to merge user experience and customer experience into a single function, setting the foundation for a journey-centric-experience practice. Organizational silos and product-centric design make it difficult to resolve friction for customers who use our products and services. User-centered design is applied to digital products, but many pain points in real customer… Continue reading UX and CX Merge: The Shift from Products to Journeys
3 Design Processes for High Usability: Iterative Design, Parallel Design, and Competitive Testing
Summary: 3 methods for increasing UX quality by exploring and testing diverse design ideas work even better when you use them together. This is an updated version of an article written by Jakob Nielsen in 2011. There’s no one perfect user-interface design, and you can’t get good usability by simply shipping your one best idea.… Continue reading 3 Design Processes for High Usability: Iterative Design, Parallel Design, and Competitive Testing
15 Best Creative WordPress Themes to Showcase Your Digital Agency Portfolio
Responsive and creative WordPress themes for digital agencies that wow your clients are essential for leaving a lasting impression. A well-designed website not only highlights your agency’s expertise but also reflects your creative flair. To make a remarkable online presence, you need the perfect theme tailored to showcase your portfolio and captivate potential clients. A… Continue reading 15 Best Creative WordPress Themes to Showcase Your Digital Agency Portfolio
Treat Yourself to an Early Gift With The Winter Wonderbox
Unwrap a hamper full of fresh art and design tools with this festive-themed bundle! The Winter Wonderbox has everything you need—from frosty watercolor cliparts and shimmering textures to heartfelt greeting cards and fun ugly sweater effects. This collection is perfect for the holidays and will keep you inspired for Christmases yet to come. Don’t miss… Continue reading Treat Yourself to an Early Gift With The Winter Wonderbox
30+ Must-Have Premium Product Mockups
Impress your clients with these 30+ Premium Product Mockups. When it comes to showcasing your designs, nothing beats the power of high-quality mockups. They not only help bring your ideas to life but also present them in a professional, polished way that impresses clients and customers alike. Whether you’re working on packaging mockups, branding, or… Continue reading 30+ Must-Have Premium Product Mockups
How to create a gradient blended text effect (Spotify Wrapped inspired)
What You’ll Be Creating In the following tutorial, you will learn how to create a gradient blended text effect inspired by the Spotify Wrapped 2024 design. If you don’t have the time to create this Spotify branding design from scratch, then Envato is the solution. This creative platform offers over 2,000 Illustrator add-ons you can… Continue reading How to create a gradient blended text effect (Spotify Wrapped inspired)
Eye Health Tips for Graphic Designers
Today, graphic design work continues to be a competitive career path, with over 21,000 job openings projected yearly, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. As digitization and online marketing continue to be essential elements for businesses and brands worldwide, graphic design talent is in demand. However, graphic designers must maintain their health and… Continue reading Eye Health Tips for Graphic Designers
New Year, New Fonts: Fresh Free Fonts for Graphic Designers
As we usher in the New Year, it’s the perfect opportunity to revamp your design toolkit with a fresh collection of fonts. Typography is a vital element in any creative project, setting the tone and conveying the message with style. This year’s collection offers a range of free fonts tailored for every designer’s needs—whether you’re… Continue reading New Year, New Fonts: Fresh Free Fonts for Graphic Designers
The Biggest Challenges Practitioners Encounter Working in UX
Summary: We surveyed 126 practitioners, uncovering the biggest challenges in the UX field. Almost all responses originated from the same core problem: perception of UX. The Best — and Worst — Things About UX Earlier this year, we surveyed UX practitioners through our newsletter and LinkedIn channel. We asked respondents to reflect on their careers and answer… Continue reading The Biggest Challenges Practitioners Encounter Working in UX
Website Security Tips: Why It’s Important and How to Protect Your Site
In today’s increasingly digital world, websites have become the backbone of businesses, organizations, and personal brands alike. They serve as a point of contact, a source of information, and often, a means to conduct transactions. However, with the rise in website usage comes the rise in cyber threats. Whether it’s a personal blog, an e-commerce… Continue reading Website Security Tips: Why It’s Important and How to Protect Your Site
Creating Dynamic Terrain Deformation with React Three Fiber
In this tutorial, we will explore how to dynamically deform terrain, a feature widely used in modern games. Some time ago, we learned about how to create the PS1 jitter shader, taking a nostalgic journey into retro graphics. Transitioning from that retro vibe to cutting-edge techniques has been exciting to me, and I’m happy to… Continue reading Creating Dynamic Terrain Deformation with React Three Fiber
Hurry! 30% Cyber Sale Now Live – Don’t Miss Out!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Envato’s Annual Cyber Sale is officially live, offering an unbeatable 30% off all plans for the first 12 months. Whether you’re a creative professional, a business owner, or a hobbyist, this is your chance to save big on the resources you need to take your projects to… Continue reading Hurry! 30% Cyber Sale Now Live – Don’t Miss Out!
15 UX research deliverables to convince stakeholders
In this article, we’ll explore 15 essential UX research deliverables that can help you effectively communicate user insights and drive alignment across teams. Key Takeaways 👉 UX research deliverables help connect user needs with stakeholder goals, making it easier to align teams and improve designs. 👉 Clear, simple deliverables show real user insights, helping stakeholders… Continue reading 15 UX research deliverables to convince stakeholders
How to design a Winter themed illustration in Illustrator
Welcome to the tutorial, where we’ll create a cute winter illustration with a retro vibe, perfect for holiday graphics and seasonal projects. We’ll play with basic shapes, warp effects, the Pathfinder panel, and Adobe Illustrator’s Anchor Point Tool to craft something truly magical. So grab a warm drink, and let’s bring your winter designs to… Continue reading How to design a Winter themed illustration in Illustrator
What is SEO and Why Does Your Business Need It?
We live in a digital age where everything is a two-edged sword—for example, it’s easy to get data online, but it is hard to filter that data into specific things that you need, especially in your business. Almost everyone is on the world wide web now, and people are there searching for recommendations and even… Continue reading What is SEO and Why Does Your Business Need It?
Customer Journey Management: Framework & Tools
Key Takeaways 🔦 Understanding the customer journey is critical for enhancing the overall user experience. 🔍 Customer journey management provides businesses with a comprehensive view of the customer experience. 💡 A customer journey is the set of interactions that the customer experiences with a particular product service or brand. Competition in the digital marketplace… Continue reading Customer Journey Management: Framework & Tools
The Rhetorical Triangle for Stakeholders: Make Your Point and Get Your Way
Summary: Ethos, logos, and pathos can help you get buy-in from stakeholders. Communicating with stakeholders has long been a challenge for UX professionals. Luckily, rhetoric provides strategies for navigating these difficult interactions. The Rhetorical Triangle Rhetoric is the art of using language to persuade an audience. The rhetorical triangle (more commonly known as ethos, logos,… Continue reading The Rhetorical Triangle for Stakeholders: Make Your Point and Get Your Way
The full axe-con 2025 schedule is here: Plan your ultimate accessibility conference experience
Start getting excited—the complete schedule for axe-con 2025 is live! As the world’s largest free digital accessibility conference, axe-con promises three days of 60+ talks packed with inspiration, education, and connection. Now, you can see every session topic and meet the incredible presenters who’ll be sharing their expertise with you and your fellow attendees. This… Continue reading The full axe-con 2025 schedule is here: Plan your ultimate accessibility conference experience
How to create the Squid Game logo in Adobe Illustrator
Is Squid Game the best Korean show on Netflix? We think so! Find out about the Squid Game logo aesthetic and learn how to create the grunge-style logo which represents perfectly the drama and the brutality of this popular TV series. If you don’t have the time to learn how to make the Squid Game… Continue reading How to create the Squid Game logo in Adobe Illustrator
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?