Thinking about canceling your Adobe subscription to save money and protect your privacy? You’re not the only one! Here you’ll find the best design software similar to Adobe. Luckily, whether you’re a professional designer or a keen hobbyist, it’s possible to move on from Adobe’s design tools and save some cash while you’re at it.… Continue reading Cancel Adobe? Best Alternatives for Designers
Grainy Xerox Grunge Effect Photoshop Tutorial
This grungy grainy style of image is often called the Xerox effect because of its similarity to old photocopied images. The image is given a high-contrast black-and-white appearance with shading generated by large grainy noise textures. Follow along with this tutorial to discover which combination of filters achieves the look and how you can customise… Continue reading Grainy Xerox Grunge Effect Photoshop Tutorial
Simple and Clean Minimal CV Resume Templates
In today’s fast-paced job market, recruiters often spend mere seconds scanning resumes before deciding on an interview. A cluttered or poorly formatted CV Resume can mean your application gets tossed aside, even if you possess the perfect skillset. This is where the power of minimal CV resumes comes into play. As technology evolves, so too… Continue reading Simple and Clean Minimal CV Resume Templates
How to Use the Move Tool in Affinity Designer
The Affinity Designer Move Tool (V) is analogous to the Select Tool in Adobe Illustrator. As the name suggests, it allows you to select objects on your page. You’ll identify it as the black arrow icon at the very top of the toolbar. Don’t confuse the Move Tool (black arrow) with the Node Tool (white arrow),… Continue reading How to Use the Move Tool in Affinity Designer
Accessible QR Codes – The Ultimate Guide
What is a QR code? QR code stands for Quick Response code and you have probably seen the square pattern being used in “read more” parts of paper ads like this: Or in online bank login screens like this: And there are many other uses for them: Scanning a QR code on a new dishwasher… Continue reading Accessible QR Codes – The Ultimate Guide
50 Best Book Cover Mockups
For any author, the book cover is the first impression your story makes. It’s the billboard on a crowded shelf, the digital thumbnail that catches a reader’s eye. A well-designed cover can entice readers to delve into your world, sparking their imagination and promising a captivating journey. But crafting the perfect cover can feel daunting,… Continue reading 50 Best Book Cover Mockups
12 Mistakes to Avoid When Journey Mapping
Posted on: 10 June 2024 Scott Plewes Chief Strategy Officer I came across this quote by Thomas Sowell (apparently, he’s a bit of a controversial figure, but I liked the quote). “When you want to help people, you tell them the truth. When you want to help yourself, you tell them what they want to… Continue reading 12 Mistakes to Avoid When Journey Mapping
3 Essential Design Trends, July 2024
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From Data to Design: 6 Key Insights from the World’s Largest QuantUX Conference
Posted on: 20 June 2024 Jonathan Pusic UX Architect Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the 2024 QuantUX conference, where practitioners, researchers, and leading thinkers in UX came together to explore the intersection of data and user experience. Topics ranged from the latest advancements in AI to tools for quantifying user behaviour and… Continue reading From Data to Design: 6 Key Insights from the World’s Largest QuantUX Conference
45+ Standout Websites Designed with the Latest Trends
The web is a living landscape, constantly evolving with new technologies and design philosophies. For businesses and creators, staying ahead of the curve isn’t just about functionality, it’s about creating an online presence that captivates and inspires. This article delves into the world of cutting-edge web design by exploring how several outstanding websites are leveraging… Continue reading 45+ Standout Websites Designed with the Latest Trends
How to Create an Artboard in Affinity Designer
In this tutorial about Affinity Designer 2, we’ll learn what an artboard is and how you can easily add and customize one. We’ll also go over how to add reference images, which we’ll use later in the course. If you like design video tutorials, check out the complete Affinity Designer 2 course from the Tuts+… Continue reading How to Create an Artboard in Affinity Designer
Affinity Designer 2: Get To Know The Interface
Affinity Designer 2 is a great tool if you need to edit vector and raster graphics in a single app, open Adobe files, and create on the go in the iPad app. It’s a great alternative to Adobe Illustrator, and there’s no subscription required, only a single payment. If you want to know more about… Continue reading Affinity Designer 2: Get To Know The Interface
2024’s Best Photoshop Actions
In today’s fast-paced world, efficiency is paramount for designers and photographers. Clients demand quick turnaround times and consistent quality, putting pressure on creative professionals to work smarter, not just harder. This is where Photoshop Actions come in – powerful tools that automate repetitive tasks, saving precious time and money. Unleash the efficiency of pre-made edits… Continue reading 2024’s Best Photoshop Actions
InsFollowPro Review: Boost Your Instagram with Real Followers, Likes, and Views
In the digital age, Instagram has become a vital platform for personal branding and business growth. Yet, building a strong Instagram presence can be a daunting task. Enter InsFollowPro, an Instagram growth service designed to boost your Instagram with real followers, likes, and views. This article provides an in-depth review of InsFollowPro, exploring its features,… Continue reading InsFollowPro Review: Boost Your Instagram with Real Followers, Likes, and Views
5 Website Features to Help Your Business Thrive in the Digital Age
In the age of instant gratification, attention spans are shorter than a tweet on a Tuesday. That’s why your website, the digital doorknob to your business, needs to make a stellar first impression. Studies show that a whopping 95% of a visitor’s initial judgment is based on design alone. Now, that’s a statistic that could… Continue reading 5 Website Features to Help Your Business Thrive in the Digital Age
Lyssna (UsabilityHub) Reviews: Pros, Cons & More
Considering Lyssna for your team’s research but want to weigh the pros and cons? Curious about others’ opinions on this tool? You’re in the right place! This article will explore Lyssna, highlighting its features, identifying any drawbacks, and comparing it to a top alternative. ❕ Important note: This review site presents information relevant… Continue reading Lyssna (UsabilityHub) Reviews: Pros, Cons & More
How to Update Webpage Content Based on URL Parameters
A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the address of a webpage on the internet. Aside from just pointing to a page, URLs can also contain information that can be used to modify a webpage. For example, we can use a page URL to scroll to a certain section on a page or set a user… Continue reading How to Update Webpage Content Based on URL Parameters
Moderated research with dscout
Moderated research helps gather qualitative feedback directly from users. dscout, a research platform, simplifies this process with tools for participant recruitment, live video interviews, and automated data transcription and analysis. This article explores how dscout’s features support moderated user research and compares its effectiveness to other research tool. TABLE OF CONTENTS Does dscout… Continue reading Moderated research with dscout
Personas: Are they the Answer for Visualizing Your User Research?
When I engage with a client, one of the first questions I ask is about what research has been conducted with users. Too often, the answer is very little. But when that is not the case, the next thing to appear is a set of user personas. Discover a better way to map the customer… Continue reading Personas: Are they the Answer for Visualizing Your User Research?
Affinity Publisher vs. InDesign: Which is Better?
When it comes to comparing professional desktop publishing software, i.e. Publisher versus InDesign, which one stands out as the top choice? Both offer powerful tools for layout design, typesetting, and preparing documents for print and digital publishing. Being desktop publishing apps, both Adobe InDesign and Affinity Publisher have a lot of the same features and… Continue reading Affinity Publisher vs. InDesign: Which is Better?
How to Build Horizontal Marquee Effects With GSAP
Let me show you how to create infinite marquees with the GSAP JavaScript animation library. This is a common UX pattern I’m sure you’ve seen on plenty of sites. Previous GSAP Tutorials In the past, I’ve shown you how to use GSAP to build different effects like cursor hover effects, a page loading animation effect,… Continue reading How to Build Horizontal Marquee Effects With GSAP
The Best UX Design Tools You Need for Testing
This post is a list of the best UX design tools I have found for testing the user interfaces we build, and better understanding our users. UX Design Tools for Usability Testing Lookback is bar far the best and most flexible tool for usability testing I have found. I have tried a lot of different… Continue reading The Best UX Design Tools You Need for Testing
How far do people trust AI? – A Research project from UX Studio
We designed quantitative research to get an overview. In this post, we will introduce our research process, and give a sneak peek at our top 3 findings. You can also check out the detailed results with all the graphs and findings. Why we ran this study UX studio is delving into the research on the… Continue reading How far do people trust AI? – A Research project from UX Studio
What Font Does Jaws Use?
It’s one of the most spine-tingling movies and posters of all time. A gigantic great white shark rising from the deep with teeth bared, moving toward an unsuspecting swimmer, with the word “Jaws” in bold red text presiding over the scene. It’s no wonder that folks want to know: “What font does Jaws use?” Jaws… Continue reading What Font Does Jaws Use?