The web makes our lives more convenient. We can order a T-shirt or a pizza with a few clicks. We can conduct global research without leaving our seats. It has changed the way we do just about everything. As web designers, we seek to add even more convenience. We employ systems to “remember” users. We… Continue reading Better Web Security Means Less Convenience – For Now
A Field Guide to Great UX Prototyping
Posted on: 9 January 2024 Jonathan Pusic UX Architect A sketch on the back of a napkin, a few lines on the whiteboard, a fully interactive digital mockup – prototypes are anything that makes your ideas more tangible. Ranging from conceptual to concrete, they are excellent tools for communicating, testing, and even marketing ideas throughout… Continue reading A Field Guide to Great UX Prototyping
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Battle of the Websites
We studied 11 of the most popular sections and compared their usability, user experience, appearance, and functionality. If the section was better, a goal was scored for the winning team. In case of a draw, a goal was added to both clubs. Let the battle begin! Home page Both websites start with an almost full-screen… Continue reading Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Battle of the Websites
How to Create Fog in Photoshop
Wondering how to change the weather in Photoshop? Today, we’ll be covering my favorite fog effect Photoshop technique! It’s fast, customizable, and perfect for both landscape and portrait weather effects. And if you prefer videos, don’t miss this new video from the Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel: How to Make Fog in Photoshop Step 1 To… Continue reading How to Create Fog in Photoshop
Best Halftones Brushes, Textures and Effects for Photoshop and Illustrator
61 Shares Halftone art, with its distinctive dotted patterns, has been a timeless favorite among graphic designers and artists alike. It adds depth, texture, and a vintage charm to designs, making them stand out with character and style. In the realm of digital design, harnessing the power of halftones requires the right tools – and… Continue reading Best Halftones Brushes, Textures and Effects for Photoshop and Illustrator
8 Conversion-Driving UX Tactics For Ecommerce Websites
Positive user experience (UX) is a prerequisite for retaining buyers, boosting eCommerce SEO results, and increasing website conversion rates. In this post, we’ll discuss actionable UX design tactics that’ll help you create a fascinating customer journey on your site which will skyrocket sales and bring in even more brand advocates. 1. Ease the navigation with… Continue reading 8 Conversion-Driving UX Tactics For Ecommerce Websites
Fresh Fonts: Elevate Your Designs with the Latest Free Fonts
29 Shares In the world of graphic design, the quest for fresh fonts is perpetual. Designers, both seasoned and novice, are constantly on the lookout for new free fonts to infuse vitality into their projects. The significance of typography in conveying messages, evoking emotions, and establishing brand identity cannot be overstated. Hence, the availability of… Continue reading Fresh Fonts: Elevate Your Designs with the Latest Free Fonts
Some On-Scroll Text Highlight Animations
Some ideas for scroll-based text highlight animations. Today I’d love to share some text highlight effects that have been whirling in my mind for a while. They are inspired by some details I saw in Dribbble shots and some other videos. The idea is to highlight text, particularly words, on scroll, when they come into… Continue reading Some On-Scroll Text Highlight Animations
Customer Experience Development: Building Stronger Connections with Your Customers
The Power of CX Development: Building Strong Connections with Customers The significance of a customer experience process is increasing rapidly in the e-commerce realm. Without the physical touchpoints applied in brick-and-mortar retail, it encompasses the entire customer journey. The foundation of effective digital selling, therefore, is the seamless fusion of technology, comfort, and human connection… Continue reading Customer Experience Development: Building Stronger Connections with Your Customers
How to Create a Meeting Agenda Presentation
Agenda slides can be used as a plan for your presentation. They can give you the structure and help you set the tone for what your audience needs and expects. This is true for any type of agenda, whether a team meeting or a conference agenda. Business Agenda is a premium template from Envato Elements. … Continue reading How to Create a Meeting Agenda Presentation
How to Make Fire Effects in Photoshop (Flames, Smoke, Embers and More)
In today’s tutorial, we will be covering five different fire effects in Photoshop. From how to add a smoke effect in Photoshop to how to make a flame in Photoshop, we’ll be covering it all. I’ll also show you my absolute favorite effect to pair with fire: how to make a charred or burnt surface.… Continue reading How to Make Fire Effects in Photoshop (Flames, Smoke, Embers and More)
13 Top Great Question Alternatives & Competitors in 2024
Finding the best user testing platform is more challenging than it sounds. There are many existing giants and rising stars in the market. One of them is Great Question. But, if you’ve clicked this article, it means Great Question may not be the best tool for your needs. That’s why we’ve listed… Continue reading 13 Top Great Question Alternatives & Competitors in 2024
AI UX-Design Tools Are Not Ready for Primetime: Status Update
Summary: Our research and evaluation shows that there are currently few design-specific AI tools that meaningfully enhance UX design workflows. AI tools won’t be replacing UX designers any time soon. Currently available LLM-based tools are not shortcutting steps in the design process just yet. Our Study There’s so much marketing hype around AI that it’s… Continue reading AI UX-Design Tools Are Not Ready for Primetime: Status Update
Do You Suffer from User Research Imposter Syndrome?
Learn about lean user research and testing this May with my upcoming workshop. Find out more here or just email me and I’ll tell you all about it. https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/9a370638-98b2-4070-b6d0-c16b5b5c99b3/episodes/35e18724-4f1e-46b8-a472-a50b0236a845/audio/7eda2666-8c08-42fb-a8c4-b35343002c1c/default_tc.mp3?nocache Listen to this post and subscribe using Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify or RSS Hi all. I’ll go out on a limb and hope I’m not… Continue reading Do You Suffer from User Research Imposter Syndrome?
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
Best AI Design Tools: Insights & Tips From 50+ Tools
Impact of AI in design When it comes to design, AI has great creative capacity, given its text generation and text-to-image capabilities. Seeing some photorealistic images generated by AI, we cannot help but wonder what this means for us as designers. Some of the questions that were on our minds: How can we use this… Continue reading Best AI Design Tools: Insights & Tips From 50+ Tools
How to Create Cold Breath in Photoshop
Today, we will be looking at how to create cold breath in Photoshop. In just a few simple steps, we’ll create the perfect cold effect to add to winter portraits. Let’s get started! Don’t miss the new video from the Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel to follow along: How to Create Cold Breath in Photoshop Step… Continue reading How to Create Cold Breath in Photoshop
How To Use Testing To Escape Iteration Hell And Gain Respect
Learn about lean user research and testing this May with my upcoming workshop. Find out more here or just email me and I’ll tell you all about it. https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/9a370638-98b2-4070-b6d0-c16b5b5c99b3/episodes/e9e3e2bb-eda5-44de-877c-f6daa5560e9a/audio/c3110270-9a86-4259-8de2-97bfe6a1c86e/default_tc.mp3?nocache Listen to this post and subscribe using Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify or RSS Hey all. I’ve been working on preparing the user research and testing… Continue reading How To Use Testing To Escape Iteration Hell And Gain Respect
How to Add a Rain Effect in Photoshop
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to add rain to a photo in Photoshop. This easy technique can simulate all kinds of rain, from light drizzle to a heavy downpour. With a little tweaking, you can even use it to make snow! When I’m wondering how to change the weather in Photoshop, this is always… Continue reading How to Add a Rain Effect in Photoshop
How to Design a Stellar UX for Long-form Articles
After putting in multiple hours on researching, outlining, writing, and editing the first draft of your article, you’re eager to press the publish button. You want to share it with your audience, and earn some appreciation. But guess what? Your audience won’t bother reading your article unless they find its packaging appealing. You need to… Continue reading How to Design a Stellar UX for Long-form Articles
How to Tackle Prompting Challenges with AI Writing Tools
With the rise of readily available generative AI tools, it is now possible to create large bodies of text in a matter of seconds. However, crafting the right prompts to achieve the desired output can be challenging. In this article, we will examine the complexities of prompting and how AI writing tools can simplify the… Continue reading How to Tackle Prompting Challenges with AI Writing Tools
How to Create a Problem-Solving Google Slides Presentation
At its core, running a business is a problem-solving practice. To conquer challenges, you’ll need team buy-in. It helps to create presentations that highlight problem solution slides. You’ll learn techniques to frame the problem presented and then explore solutions to the problem. (Photo: Envato Elements.) In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use 7-step problem-solving… Continue reading How to Create a Problem-Solving Google Slides Presentation
UX vs. UI: Guide to Distinguishing User Experience and User Interface Design
Well, they certainly sound like they’re all about the same thing. When you design the user interface, surely what you are dealing with is user experience. Is it that simple? Or are there significant differences between the two? What consequences would such a difference have for design? Will there be any more questions in this… Continue reading UX vs. UI: Guide to Distinguishing User Experience and User Interface Design
15 Awesome Tools & Resources for Designers and Agencies for 2024
Have you been searching for the best web design tools to suit your needs involve only to find that each “promising” tool or resource you come across turns out to be little different from one or more of its competitors? Do the results of your efforts leave you with a feeling of déjà vu, a… Continue reading 15 Awesome Tools & Resources for Designers and Agencies for 2024