In today’s tutorial, we will be covering how to create a broken glass effect in Adobe Photoshop. We’ll be recreating an effect that was used on the Black Mirror logo for a promo poster, but using our own shapes and design. The best part about this effect is that it’s so simple and versatile! You… Continue reading How to create a broken glass effect in Photoshop
How to Include AI in Your Graphic Design Workflow
The popularity of AI design (and other search-related terms) is at an all-time high now. For the past two years, search interest for this keyword has skyrocketed, with a growth rate of 488% from Jan 2023 to Feb 2025. This means that more and more professionals are leveraging AI design tools for their graphic design… Continue reading How to Include AI in Your Graphic Design Workflow
How Service Design Will Evolve with AI Agents
Summary: AI will force the transformation of service design by introducing new actors, shifting user dynamics, and redefining success metrics. Service design is the activity of planning and organizing a business’s resources (people, props, and processes) in order to effectively deliver the intended experience. As products and services grow in sophistication, so does the need… Continue reading How Service Design Will Evolve with AI Agents
How to draw a Hawaiian shirt pattern in Adobe Illustrator
Let’s follow this step-by-step tutorial to learn how to create a Hawaii shirt pattern in Adobe Illustrator. If you don’t have the time to learn how to draw a Hawaiian shirt pattern, then just head over to Envato. The marketplace offers thousands of Illustrator add-ons and create assets that you can download! What you’ll learn… Continue reading How to draw a Hawaiian shirt pattern in Adobe Illustrator
Get started with Adobe Substance 3D Viewer
Thinking of getting into 3D design? One of the best ways to start is with Adobe Substance 3D Viewer, a beginner-friendly tool for playing with 3D models, textures, and materials in real time. No complicated setup needed—it’s just a simple, fun way to see your designs come to life. In this guide, we’ll go through… Continue reading Get started with Adobe Substance 3D Viewer
How to create a text animation Lottie
Ready to bring your text to life? In the following tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process of creating eye-catching text animations using Lottie, a powerful and lightweight animation format. You’ll learn how to create a Lottie animation in After Effects starting from a vibrant comic book text effect made in Adobe Illustrator. … Continue reading How to create a text animation Lottie
UX Conference June Announced (May 31 – Jun 13)
How will the Virtual 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 other… Continue reading UX Conference June Announced (May 31 – Jun 13)
200+ FREE Female Hair Brushes for Designers
In the world of digital photography and graphic design, hair retouching is one of the most intricate and essential skills. Whether you’re working on a fashion editorial, a portrait, or a commercial advertisement, well-retouched hair can elevate an image from good to stunning. Photoshop, the industry-standard tool for photo editing, offers a wide range of… Continue reading 200+ FREE Female Hair Brushes for Designers
Which AI storyboard generator should you use?
Ever had a great idea for a screenplay in your head, but struggled the moment you tried to sketch it? This is where AI can come in handy! AI storyboard generators can throw out fresh ideas in seconds, new angles, unexpected compositions, and shots you probably wouldn’t have thought of. Example of an AI storyboard… Continue reading Which AI storyboard generator should you use?
How to create a cute fruit pattern in Illustrator
Creating a cute fruit pattern in Adobe Illustrator is a fun and creative way to enhance your design skills. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to draw adorable fruits, apply warp effects, and turn them into a seamless pattern. Whether you’re designing for digital products, textiles, or wallpapers, this step-by-step guide will help you achieve… Continue reading How to create a cute fruit pattern in Illustrator
30 Best Word Resume Templates – Easy to Edit & Customize
A well-structured resume is essential in today’s competitive job market. With Word resume templates, job seekers can create polished, professional resumes without advanced design skills. These templates offer preformatted layouts that ensure readability, clarity, and a modern aesthetic. Whether applying for a corporate position or a creative role, choosing the right template can make a… Continue reading 30 Best Word Resume Templates – Easy to Edit & Customize
Designing for AI Engineers: UI patterns you need to know
[unable to retrieve full-text content] A reference article with guiding principles, patterns, and personas to help designers become more AI literate. As the Head of Design at Modular AI, my team is going from 0 to 1 on a lot of AI products and workflows this year. Even though I’ve been designing for developers for… Continue reading Designing for AI Engineers: UI patterns you need to know
Maze Pricing in 2025: The Best User Testing Tool for Its Price?
Key Takeaways 💰 Maze pricing ranges from a free plan to custom pricing, with the Starter plan at $99/month. 🚧 Maze testing capabilities are limited in lower-tier plans, especially for advanced features like interview studies and mobile testing. 🚨 Users have reported bugs, mobile testing issues, and unreliable heatmaps affecting research quality. 🚩Maze competitors like UXtweak… Continue reading Maze Pricing in 2025: The Best User Testing Tool for Its Price?
The History of WordPress: From 2003 to today
Today, WordPress powers more websites than any other content management system. It didn’t start that way though. The initial groundwork was laid for what was to become WordPress back in 2001. And the open source platform didn’t officially come into being until 2003. So, how does a CMS go from a simple blogging platform to… Continue reading The History of WordPress: From 2003 to today
How to make a rosette pattern in Illustrator & Photoshop
Since its development, halftone printing has revolutionized the way we reproduce images. It became a staple in newspapers, zines, advertising, and magazines, evolving into the bold design styles seen in comic books, vintage posters, and even pop art. In this tutorial, we’ll recreate the halftone effect using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, and we’ll go… Continue reading How to make a rosette pattern in Illustrator & Photoshop
The Y2K Aesthetic: Why This Retro-Futuristic Look Is Back in Style
The Y2K aesthetic is back and it’s taking over fashion, graphic design, and even our digital spaces. It’s nostalgic, futuristic, and chaotic all at once. But what makes this turn-of-the-millennium aesthetic so appealing in 2025? And how can you incorporate it into your own designs? Let’s dive into the world of Y2K and see why… Continue reading The Y2K Aesthetic: Why This Retro-Futuristic Look Is Back in Style
How to create a Superman inspired animated movie poster
In this two-part tutorial, you’ll learn how to make a movie poster in Adobe Photoshop and create an animated movie poster from the design using Adobe After Effects. This is a simple and striking Photoshop poster layout that you can recreate using the steps below or easily adapt with your own choice of image. So… Continue reading How to create a Superman inspired animated movie poster
How to create a 70s striped geometric pattern
The following tutorial will teach you how to make a 70s-style striped geometric pattern using Adobe Illustrator. To double the fun, I’ll show you not one but two methods of making a striped pattern in Illustrator to help you get creative with your own 70s aesthetic pattern for your retro projects. If you don’t have… Continue reading How to create a 70s striped geometric pattern
Mastering the Art of Writing a Graphic Design Resume: A Comprehensive Guide
A graphic design resume is not just a summary of your work experience; it is a visual representation of your creativity, skills, and design expertise. As a graphic designer, your resume should be a masterpiece that showcases your unique style and demonstrates your ability to communicate visually. This article will provide you with a step-by-step… Continue reading Mastering the Art of Writing a Graphic Design Resume: A Comprehensive Guide
SWOT Analysis
Summary: A SWOT analysis helps teams understand how well a product, service, or organization is positioned in the market to serve its customers. A company’s ability to survive or thrive will depend not just on meeting user needs but on doing so more effectively than its competitors. This article covers a popular framework that provides… Continue reading SWOT Analysis
AI Hallucinations: What Designers Need to Know
Summary: Plausible but incorrect AI responses create design challenges and user distrust. Discover evidence-based UI patterns to help users identify fabrications. What Are AI Hallucinations? Generative AIs are well-known for their tendency to produce hallucinations — untruthful answers (or nonsense images). A hallucination occurs when a generative AI system generates output data that seems plausible… Continue reading AI Hallucinations: What Designers Need to Know
When a collaboration is not a collaboration
[unable to retrieve full-text content] Prisoner’s dilemma in digital product design. Continue reading on UX Planet »
25+ Luxury Serif Fonts for Elegant Branding & Design
Written by Muhammad Faisal• January 30, 2025• 10:07 pm• Fonts • One Comment Luxury serif fonts are the perfect choice for designers seeking sophistication and elegance in branding. These high-end typefaces exude class and professionalism, making them ideal for premium logos, packaging, fashion branding, and upscale publications. With their refined details, sharp serifs, and balanced… Continue reading 25+ Luxury Serif Fonts for Elegant Branding & Design
35+ Luxury Logo Mockups – Free and Preimum
A stunning logo is the face of your brand, and presenting it with a professional touch can make all the difference. Luxury logo mockups offer a high-end look, helping designers, businesses, and entrepreneurs showcase their logos in realistic and stylish settings. Whether you’re working on branding, packaging, or marketing materials, using high-quality mockups ensures your… Continue reading 35+ Luxury Logo Mockups – Free and Preimum