A proposal for modern UX Researchers

A glimpse of the current standing of UXR and strategy on how to stay relevant with the workforce demand. Photo by Unseen Studio on Unsplash “The UX researcher fallacy: ‘My job is to learn about users.’Truth: ‘My job is to help my team learn about users.’”– Caroline Jarrett As 2024 starts, layoffs are still everywhere, specifically in… Continue reading A proposal for modern UX Researchers

Mapping Homeownership: An Ethnographic Expedition through 2023’s Real Estate Landscape

Here, I would like to discuss the two key insights that emerged from our comprehensive research. Storyboard of first time home buyers journey steps (Icons credit: Noun Project) Above storyboard is just a simple overview of house buying journey, each of these steps have multiple micro steps and concerns that buyers have to cater to.… Continue reading Mapping Homeownership: An Ethnographic Expedition through 2023’s Real Estate Landscape

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Hey AI, what is the rush?

Understanding the trends accelerating our new AI obsession. Continue reading on UX Collective »

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10 Fonts That Look Like Water

Need a font that looks like water splashes, water dripping, or other cool water effects? Check out these wavy, drippy, splashy water fonts from Envato Elements.  For one low monthly fee, this subscription-based marketplace offers tons of fonts, logos, graphic templates, add-ons, and more. Fonts That Look Like Water 1. Bryzhi Water Letters Font (OTF,… Continue reading 10 Fonts That Look Like Water

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A Guide to Monthly Retainer Agreements for Web Designers

In this post, we’re going to explore how monthly retainer agreements work for web designers, the benefits, the challenges, as well as tips for helping you sell them to your clients. There are so many great things about being self-employed. But something I hear often is how much time designers end up spending on administrative… Continue reading A Guide to Monthly Retainer Agreements for Web Designers

7 Ways Inclusion Can Impact Productivity and Creativity

Did you know that inclusion can impact your team’s productivity and creativity?  Let’s go over some data-driven facts about inclusion in the workplace. Discover how it can positively impact your business!   Promoting an inclusive work environment can allow employees to thrive. Image source: Envato Elements Generating an inclusive work environment can allow everyone to thrive.… Continue reading 7 Ways Inclusion Can Impact Productivity and Creativity

10 Epic Photo Manipulation Tips and Tricks in Photoshop

Today, we’re going to dive into ten creative photo manipulation tips and tricks for Photoshop.  We’ll cover everything from extracting hair to painting blood, and we’ll explore a wide range of captivating photo effects, valuable tips, and versatile techniques. Whether you’re a digital artist, photo editor, or creative compositor, these are tools you’ll definitely want… Continue reading 10 Epic Photo Manipulation Tips and Tricks in Photoshop

UI elements are not so elementary

To function, components require a specific structure. To appear visually — they don’t. This has been breaking handoff processes for years. Dmitri Mendeleev’s periodic table looks simple, it doesn’t strike as if the elements are, in fact, significantly different from one another. But when you dig in and understand that just a ‘seemingly insignificant’ property of the number… Continue reading UI elements are not so elementary

The Art of Engineering AI Prompts

AI By Louise North 3 days ago In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, the ability to communicate effectively with AI tools has become an indispensable skill. Whether you’re generating content, solving complex data problems, or creating stunning digital art, the quality of the outcomes you receive is directly influenced by the prompts you… Continue reading The Art of Engineering AI Prompts

How to Create the Sonic the Hedgehog Logo in Illustrator

Learn how to make the famous Sonic the Hedgehog logo from scratch with minimal font adjustments and a few simple appearances. This Sonic text effect is easy to achieve, and you can apply this style to create other bold logos in your projects. If you don’t have the time to learn how to draw Sonic… Continue reading How to Create the Sonic the Hedgehog Logo in Illustrator

Top Audacity Keyboard Shortcuts for Mac & Windows 2024

In the realm of digital audio editing, Audacity stands out as a versatile and accessible tool. Whether you’re a budding podcaster, an aspiring musician, or an experienced audio engineer, Audacity offers a wealth of features to explore. One way to enhance your efficiency and streamline your editing process is by mastering keyboard shortcuts. In this… Continue reading Top Audacity Keyboard Shortcuts for Mac & Windows 2024

25+ Best Airbrush Fonts | Envato Tuts+

For one low monthly fee, this subscription-based marketplace offers tons of fonts, graphic templates, logos, add-ons, and more. 25 Airbrush Fonts From Envato Elements 1. Stencil Airbrush Font (SVG) Here’s a dope airbrush font that’s a great choice for any kind of display text when you need your message to stand out. Stencil Airbrush Font… Continue reading 25+ Best Airbrush Fonts | Envato Tuts+

How to Use Reference Photos in Midjourney

Midjourney is an AI art generator tool that can help us generate images from the depths of our imagination. While it’s not a challenging program to learn, it certainly has its own learning curve. In this tutorial, I’d like to share a tip on how to use reference photos in Midjourney to help you achieve… Continue reading How to Use Reference Photos in Midjourney

Accessibility and User Experience in WordPress Full Site Editing (FSE)

As we move into 2024, WordPress’s FSE continues to have a real impact on web design, especially in terms of accessibility and user experience. With FSE, customizing every corner of a website is more intuitive, offering an integrated design experience.  These innovations are not just enhancing the aesthetic appeal of websites but also their functionality,… Continue reading Accessibility and User Experience in WordPress Full Site Editing (FSE)

10 Awesome WordPress Themes to Check Out in 2024

Posted · Category: Design, Tools <!– –> The good news is there is no shortage of awesome WordPress themes that can help you create an engaging and well-functioning website. The not-so-good news is that the options open to you can be overwhelming because of the thousands of great WordPress themes available. Finding one you can… Continue reading 10 Awesome WordPress Themes to Check Out in 2024

Design is not a thing, the R1 flaw, interview advice, social computing

Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. I remember the first time I heard these words. Me and my dad had just sat down to eat lunch at a restaurant at a local hotel in my hometown. I was home visiting for the summer. My dad and I started talking about creativity. The ups and downs… Continue reading Design is not a thing, the R1 flaw, interview advice, social computing

Layouts in Astro — SitePoint

This introduction to layouts in Astro is excepted from Unleashing the Power of Astro, available now on SitePoint Premium. While each .astro page (route) has the potential to contain a fully-fledged HTML document, it’s inefficient to duplicate that structure, especially when certain elements—such as <meta> and <title> elements—may vary depending on the currently viewed page.… Continue reading Layouts in Astro — SitePoint

Layouts in Astro — SitePoint

This introduction to layouts in Astro is excepted from Unleashing the Power of Astro, available now on SitePoint Premium. While each .astro page (route) has the potential to contain a fully-fledged HTML document, it’s inefficient to duplicate that structure, especially when certain elements—such as <meta> and <title> elements—may vary depending on the currently viewed page.… Continue reading Layouts in Astro — SitePoint

How to Create an Expanding Search Input with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

As a designer, you can enhance the user experience of a website or mobile application by adding subtle animations to its components. One such component is a search input box. This tutorial will cover how to create an expanding search input; one which expands when a user clicks on a search icon. You’ll find this… Continue reading How to Create an Expanding Search Input with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Best Parade Flyer Templates | Envato Tuts+

There’s no better way to get the word out about an upcoming parade than by handing out flyers. Create eye-catching flyers with these terrific parade flyer templates from Envato Elements and Placeit. For one low monthly fee, these subscription-based marketplaces offer tons of awesome parade flyer templates, fonts, logos, add-ons, and more. Let’s take a… Continue reading Best Parade Flyer Templates | Envato Tuts+

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What Font Does IKEA Use?

IKEA is known around the world for its well-designed, low-cost furniture and household goods, and the blue and yellow IKEA logo has also become iconic. Learn all about the IKEA logo history, colours, font, and more. IKEA logo. Source: IKEA website What Font Does IKEA Use? Let’s start by answering the question: “What font does… Continue reading What Font Does IKEA Use?

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