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
How to create abstract Y2K geometric shapes in Illustrator
What You’ll Be Creating In the following tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a set of Y2K shapes using basic tools and effects. If you don’t have the time to build these abstract shapes from scratch, you can find plenty of alternatives at Envato. This subscription-based marketplace has thousands of Illustrator add-ons you can download… Continue reading How to create abstract Y2K geometric shapes in Illustrator
How to create photocopy and Xerox textures
Old photocopiers might have not produced copies of the highest quality, but the distorted images resulting from such copying can have a retro appeal—especially in the age of high-resolution, full-color, HDR photos. In this Photoshop tutorial, I’ll show you how to go back in time and turn your photos into low-quality copies—with a nice Xerox… Continue reading How to create photocopy and Xerox textures
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?
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
What you need to know about logo rebranding
Rebranding is a strategic process to help businesses align their visuals to their messaging. A business may have new evolving goals, a different target audience, or expanding products and services. All of these can drive the need to rebrand. In this article, you can expect a guide on when to consider a rebrand, how rebranding… Continue reading What you need to know about logo rebranding
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)
How to create 3D text effects with Project Neo and Adobe Firefly
Today, we’ll explore Adobe’s new web-based design tool, Project Neo. It’s currently in beta and accessible to the public on the Adobe website. Project Neo allows users to easily create and edit volumetric designs, drawings, text, and shapes with simple turns and tweaks to create unique 3D artwork. This tool can be handy for creating… Continue reading How to create 3D text effects with Project Neo and Adobe Firefly
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
How to use Firefly with InDesign
In this tutorial, you will learn how to use Adobe Firefly. I’ll show you how to set up your document and give you some tips on describing the image you want so you can get the best results. We’ll also dive into some ways to change the style and add reference images for more accurate… Continue reading How to use Firefly with InDesign
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)