Best condensed & narrow fonts for graphic designers offer a perfect way to create stunning, professional designs with limited space. Whether you are working on branding, advertising, or sleek UI designs, condensed fonts provide versatility and style. Their compact nature allows for impactful visuals, even in tight layouts, making them a must-have for every designer’s… Continue reading 65 Best Condensed Fonts for Graphic Designers
How to create a fur brush in Procreate
Have you ever wished you could make your own custom fur brush in Procreate? Well, look no further! If learning how to make custom brushes in Procreate sounds daunting to you, follow along to discover just how easy it can be. In this tutorial, we’re going to look at how to create a fur brush… Continue reading How to create a fur brush in Procreate
How to create a Year of the Snake text effect
What You’ll Be Creating In the following tutorial, we will celebrate the start of 2025, Year of the Snake, by making a golden snake text effect in Adobe Illustrator. If you’re wondering what the Year of the Snake is, it’s the name given to the year 2025 in the Chinese zodiac. Besides 2025, years of… Continue reading How to create a Year of the Snake text effect
30 Best Keynote Templates for Creating Professional Presentations
Best keynote templates for school, business, and creative projects are essential for delivering impactful presentations. Whether you’re pitching a business idea, presenting a school project, or showcasing creative work, the right templates can elevate your message. Keynote templates offer visually stunning slides, making it easier to captivate your audience and convey professionalism. Professional templates save… Continue reading 30 Best Keynote Templates for Creating Professional Presentations
60+ Best Brush Fonts for Creative Poster Designs
The ultimate collection of creative Brush Fonts for posters is here to inspire and elevate your designs. Brush fonts are dynamic, stylish, and ideal for crafting unique posters that grab attention. Whether you’re working on a bold New Year’s celebration poster or an elegant corporate flyer, these fonts will bring personality and flair to your… Continue reading 60+ Best Brush Fonts for Creative Poster Designs
Easily check for web accessibility problems in ten minutes or less
Testing on a computer Keyboard Navigation Note: If you’re on a Mac, you may need to change some settings for the Tab key to work as described here. Adrian Roselli has helpfully compiled a few links to guides for this. Use the Tab key to cycle through the page you want to look at. Ask yourself… Continue reading Easily check for web accessibility problems in ten minutes or less
What to do when one of your WordPress plugins gets compromised
There are over a billion websites. It’s much easier for hackers to exploit a single vulnerable resource that connects to countless websites than to go after them one at a time. This is why WordPress plugins are a popular way in which hackers break into websites. So, let’s talk about what happens when one of… Continue reading What to do when one of your WordPress plugins gets compromised
Best low-poly 3D art in video games
Who says you need ultra-realistic graphics to make a game look amazing? Low-poly 3D art proves that sometimes, less is more. This style uses a minimal number of polygons to create bold, simple shapes, giving games a clean, geometric look that’s both charming and nostalgic. What started as a technical limitation in the early days… Continue reading Best low-poly 3D art in video games
How to create a color gradient tool in JavaScript
A gradient is a blend of two or more colors that transition smoothly from one to another. Gradients add modern aesthetics to backgrounds, text, buttons, etc. In CSS, gradients are added as a value of the background property. For example, a simple gradient might look like this: 1 background: linear-gradient(to right, red, pink); Here, we… Continue reading How to create a color gradient tool in JavaScript
Color as a basic element of design
Color is a key element of any kind of design. It can help you set the mood, emphasize certain aspects, and so much more. Let’s learn about the characteristics of color and the two color systems used in design. The 5 characteristics of color Color has five different characteristics. Learning to identify each will help… Continue reading Color as a basic element of design
100+ Free Vector Cards, Backgrounds, Elements For Your Christmas Designs
Christmas is a joyful and festive time of year, prompting thoughts about gift ideas for family and friends. As the holiday approaches, there’s a lot to plan for. For designers working on Christmas-themed projects, finding beautiful and eye-catching Christmas elements is essential to create appealing designs. Our friends from Freepik shares today on Designbeep with… Continue reading 100+ Free Vector Cards, Backgrounds, Elements For Your Christmas Designs
In-Person Research: Is It Worth the Effort?
Key takeaways 💡 In-person research allows UX designers to observe micro-gestures, facial expressions, and behaviors that remote methods might miss. 🔍 While face-to-face studies provide rich data, they require higher budgets, careful scheduling, and logistical planning. 🍯 Use in-person research for tasks requiring physical interaction, observing detailed non-verbal cues, or testing early prototypes. 🔦 Clear… Continue reading In-Person Research: Is It Worth the Effort?
Redefining Lara Croft: The 3D evolution of an icon
Back in 1996, gaming got a new hero: Lara Croft! She was fearless, smart, and ready to raid tombs. But let’s face it, she was mostly a few polygons and a gravity-defying braid. Still, she was ground-breaking, showing the world what 3D games (and female protagonists) could do. Image Credit – Crystal Dynamics / Eidos… Continue reading Redefining Lara Croft: The 3D evolution of an icon
The Decade Collection: 100 Fonts, Less Than $1 a Font! 10 Years in the Making
Prepare for any design project that you might face in 2025 and beyond with a lifetime’s worth of vintage fonts! Over $2000 worth of meticulously crafted vintage fonts are available at the exceptional price of just $99, offering unbeatable value for money. What’s more, Spoon Graphics readers can get an extra 20% off with the… Continue reading The Decade Collection: 100 Fonts, Less Than $1 a Font! 10 Years in the Making
What is space in graphic design?
In graphic design, space is a bit of a complex concept. After all, it’s not something but the absence of something. That emptiness is one of the key elements of design and the main subject of this post. What is space in graphic design? Before we move on, we must clarify that there’s positive space… Continue reading What is space in graphic design?
What is value in graphic design?
If you’ve ever seen a composition that’s one-dimensional and lacking depth, it’s missing one element of design: value. Value in graphic design is fundamental and can add a quality and layer of complexity to your artwork, print design, photography, and more. Let’s dig in a bit deeper and learn all about value! What is value in… Continue reading What is value in graphic design?
Testing Visual Design: A Comprehensive Guide
Summary: Use methods like 5-second testing, first-click testing, and preference testing to gain insights into how users perceive your visual design. Visual design is the first thing users notice when they encounter a digital product like a website or app. It plays a large role in capturing users’ attention, defining brand identity, and creating an… Continue reading Testing Visual Design: A Comprehensive Guide
Top 22 Website Visitor Tracking Tools You Should Use in 2025
Wondering what visitor tracking is, how it can improve your website, and what tools to use? Well, you don’t have to wonder anymore. We prepared this article to help you decide if website visitor tracking tools are the right thing for you (spoiler: They most likely are). First, let’s take a look at the basics,… Continue reading Top 22 Website Visitor Tracking Tools You Should Use in 2025
How to create a Lisa Frank-inspired cheetah pattern
Lisa Frank is a celebrated artist known for her colorful, whimsical art style. In this tutorial, we’ll learn how to create a Lisa Frank-inspired pattern that beautifully blends a rainbow gradient with a cheetah print design. Today, we will use tools like the Blob Brush Tool, Pattern Options, and freeform gradients in Adobe Illustrator to… Continue reading How to create a Lisa Frank-inspired cheetah pattern
What is form in graphic design?
The concept of form is essential in design. It’s often confused with shape, but they’re actually two different things. We’ll explore what the form is and look at some real-life applications of this key design concept. What is form in design? Form as an element of design can be defined as the positive space in… Continue reading What is form in graphic design?
Taking Control of Your Design Leadership Role: A Comprehensive Guide
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)
Adapting Mario: The plumber’s journey to the big screen
When it comes to gaming legends, few characters are as universally recognized as Mario! With his red cap, blue overalls, and signature moustache, Mario has been leaping through our screens for decades, becoming a global icon in the process. But while he’s conquered the gaming world, his journey to the big screen hasn’t exactly been… Continue reading Adapting Mario: The plumber’s journey to the big screen
What is a shape in design?
Shapes in design help us understand and communicate visually. They are like the building blocks of graphic design. Shapes affect how we see things and how we understand visual messages. Different shapes help convey messages and create a visual experience. What is a shape? A shape is a flat area filled on a surface. It… Continue reading What is a shape in design?