In the following tutorial, you will use Adobe Illustrator to design a poster which includes experimental typographic techniques. Skewing text is an essential tool to learn that can add dimension and experimentation to your designs. Let’s get started! If you’re short on time, be sure to check out Envato for cool text effects for your… Continue reading How to skew text in Illustrator
Redefine Your Design Skills to Prepare for AI
Summary: Designers must embrace 5 principles as our industry shifts with AI. Generative AI is impacting job markets. According to researchers at Harvard Business School, the German Institute for Economic Research, and the U.K.’s Imperial College London Business School, demand for automation-prone jobs fell 21% eight months after the release of ChatGPT in late 2022.… Continue reading Redefine Your Design Skills to Prepare for AI
How to use Substance 3D Viewer
Viewer is an incredible tool that brings your 3D projects to life! With its real-time rendering capabilities, you can preview your textures, materials, and models in realistic-looking environments and lighting, making it easier than ever to fine-tune your designs. Combine that with Photoshop, and you unlock a seamless workflow that blends 2D and 3D design!… Continue reading How to use Substance 3D Viewer
50+ Best Fonts For Logos
Written by Muhammad Faisal• January 6, 2025• 8:47 pm• Fonts • One Comment Creating a logo and choosing fonts for logo is a critical step for building a strong brand identity. A well-designed logo can leave a lasting impression on customers and make your brand stand out. Among the key elements that contribute to a… Continue reading 50+ Best Fonts For Logos
Resume Templates: 25+ Professionally Designed Resumes
Are you still using outdated resume templates? It’s time to upgrade your resume and stand out from the crowd with fresh, professional designs. In today’s competitive job market, first impressions matter, and a well-designed CV resumes is your gateway to success. Whether you’re a graphic designer, marketer, or professional in any industry, having a resume… Continue reading Resume Templates: 25+ Professionally Designed Resumes
20 reasons why people still love WordPress
With all the drama surrounding WordPress (more specifically, Matt Mullenweg) this past year, you’d think there’d have been a mass migration from the world’s most popular content management system. But that’s the interesting part. What this whole circus has shown us is that people don’t have a problem with WordPress. The issue is with Mullenweg,… Continue reading 20 reasons why people still love WordPress
Designing Car-Free Urban Spaces in Los Angeles Communities
Los Angeles is often called a car-centric city due to its heavy reliance on vehicles. As traffic congestion grows, conversations about urban design are changing. The city’s layout and infrastructure affect commutes, the environment, and public health. With challenges like air pollution and poor land use, rethinking urban planning creates new possibilities. Car-free spaces can… Continue reading Designing Car-Free Urban Spaces in Los Angeles Communities
Best User Interviews Alternatives & Competitors in 2025
Key Takeaways 👉 User Interviews Alternatives: A wide variety of UX research tools are available, including UXtweak, Maze, UserTesting, Userfeel, and Hotjar, offering solutions for different needs and budgets. 👉 Top Choice: UXtweak: Rated 4.8/5 on Capterra, UXtweak is an all-in-one platform with features like moderated testing, mobile testing, surveys, heatmaps, and tree testing. It… Continue reading Best User Interviews Alternatives & Competitors in 2025
UX Conference April Announced (Apr 5 – Apr 11)
How will the Live Online Courses 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… Continue reading UX Conference April Announced (Apr 5 – Apr 11)
How to draw winter flowers in Illustrator
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a cozy winter flower image in Adobe Illustrator. Using different tools such as the warp tool and warp effect, we’ll create a unique design and bring the scene to life. Follow along step by step to design a charming winter flower drawing that’s perfect for any seasonal… Continue reading How to draw winter flowers in Illustrator
Redesigning Alerts for Life or Death
[unable to retrieve full-text content] A real-time alert on a phone screen — illustrating the critical need for better emergency messaging. How Smart UX Design Can Make Alerts Matter It was 10 AM when my phone blasted what turned out to be a critical Wireless Emergency Alert. Like many of us would, I instinctively swiped it away and… Continue reading Redesigning Alerts for Life or Death
Big Basket — UX Audit
[unable to retrieve full-text content] Big Basket — UX audit and suggestion on improvement Desclaimer — I worked on this project on my own, and while doing so, I was not associated with BigBasket in any way. The solution provided here lacks the business, tech, product, and design context in which the existing solution was designed. Backstory After my… Continue reading Big Basket — UX Audit
40 Best New Websites, 2024
As regular readers will know, each month we roundup the best new designs of the previous 4 weeks. And now, at the end of the year, we’ve selected our 40 favourites from the monthly collections. All the sites chosen stand out in some way, whether that’s through the approach to a design problem, embracing a… Continue reading 40 Best New Websites, 2024
How Duolingo, Nike, and Amazon use rewards to keep you hooked
[unable to retrieve full-text content] Why Duolingo turns streaks into addictive habits while Amazon’s badges gather dust The habit loop uses rewards to drive engagement and retention, helping users stay consistent and achieve their goals. Drumroll, please! I recently sold an item on Vinted for the first time — finally, a win! To be honest, I originally downloaded the… Continue reading How Duolingo, Nike, and Amazon use rewards to keep you hooked
50+ Top Graffiti Fonts for Urban-Inspired Graphic Design
From street to screen, top graffiti fonts for stunning typography and lettering. Graffiti-inspired fonts are more than just an artistic expression—they’re a bold way to infuse personality, energy, and urban flair into your projects. Whether you’re designing posters, logos, or social media graphics, graffiti fonts are perfect for adding a rebellious touch or emphasizing modern… Continue reading 50+ Top Graffiti Fonts for Urban-Inspired Graphic Design
Typographic trends that pop: Techniques you need to know in 2025
Ready to level up your 2025 typography? From metallic retro font styles to liquid warped typography, these trending typography techniques are here to seriously liven up your designs in 2025. Trending typography has never been more eye-catching and OTT than it will be in 2025, with a general move towards 1980s-inspired retro font styles, popping… Continue reading Typographic trends that pop: Techniques you need to know in 2025
65 Best Condensed Fonts for Graphic Designers
Best condensed & narrow fonts for graphic designers offer a perfect way to create stunning, professional designs with limited space. Whether you are working on branding, advertising, or sleek UI designs, condensed fonts provide versatility and style. Their compact nature allows for impactful visuals, even in tight layouts, making them a must-have for every designer’s… Continue reading 65 Best Condensed Fonts for Graphic Designers
How to create a fur brush in Procreate
Have you ever wished you could make your own custom fur brush in Procreate? Well, look no further! If learning how to make custom brushes in Procreate sounds daunting to you, follow along to discover just how easy it can be. In this tutorial, we’re going to look at how to create a fur brush… Continue reading How to create a fur brush in Procreate
How to create a Year of the Snake text effect
What You’ll Be Creating In the following tutorial, we will celebrate the start of 2025, Year of the Snake, by making a golden snake text effect in Adobe Illustrator. If you’re wondering what the Year of the Snake is, it’s the name given to the year 2025 in the Chinese zodiac. Besides 2025, years of… Continue reading How to create a Year of the Snake text effect
30 Best Keynote Templates for Creating Professional Presentations
Best keynote templates for school, business, and creative projects are essential for delivering impactful presentations. Whether you’re pitching a business idea, presenting a school project, or showcasing creative work, the right templates can elevate your message. Keynote templates offer visually stunning slides, making it easier to captivate your audience and convey professionalism. Professional templates save… Continue reading 30 Best Keynote Templates for Creating Professional Presentations
60+ Best Brush Fonts for Creative Poster Designs
The ultimate collection of creative Brush Fonts for posters is here to inspire and elevate your designs. Brush fonts are dynamic, stylish, and ideal for crafting unique posters that grab attention. Whether you’re working on a bold New Year’s celebration poster or an elegant corporate flyer, these fonts will bring personality and flair to your… Continue reading 60+ Best Brush Fonts for Creative Poster Designs
Easily check for web accessibility problems in ten minutes or less
Testing on a computer Keyboard Navigation Note: If you’re on a Mac, you may need to change some settings for the Tab key to work as described here. Adrian Roselli has helpfully compiled a few links to guides for this. Use the Tab key to cycle through the page you want to look at. Ask yourself… Continue reading Easily check for web accessibility problems in ten minutes or less
What to do when one of your WordPress plugins gets compromised
There are over a billion websites. It’s much easier for hackers to exploit a single vulnerable resource that connects to countless websites than to go after them one at a time. This is why WordPress plugins are a popular way in which hackers break into websites. So, let’s talk about what happens when one of… Continue reading What to do when one of your WordPress plugins gets compromised
Best low-poly 3D art in video games
Who says you need ultra-realistic graphics to make a game look amazing? Low-poly 3D art proves that sometimes, less is more. This style uses a minimal number of polygons to create bold, simple shapes, giving games a clean, geometric look that’s both charming and nostalgic. What started as a technical limitation in the early days… Continue reading Best low-poly 3D art in video games