In this tutorial, we will walk you through how to remove grain from a photo in Photoshop. Image noise, or ‘grain’, can sometimes detract from the overall quality of your pictures, particularly in low-light conditions. However, with Photoshop’s advanced tools, it’s possible to significantly reduce this grain, resulting in cleaner, sharper images. Whether you’re a… Continue reading How to Reduce Grain in Photoshop
Unveiling the experience wheel of true fortune
Our tendency to focus on negative experiences has prevented us from recognizing and seizing the opportunities of another loop. This is better known as the flywheel effect, and the key ingredient is how success can be replicated through a series of logical but effective steps until it links as a chain. (Image source: Neil Webb) Would… Continue reading Unveiling the experience wheel of true fortune
Oppenheimer & UX: from atoms to experiences
Some other more concrete examples I want to briefly highlight are: (1) facial recognition in surveillance systems, (2) military drone control UI, (3) military shooter games, and (4) deceptive UX patterns. This example ties back to AI being as biased as their creators. We’ve seen and heard stories of facial recognition software racially profiling people… Continue reading Oppenheimer & UX: from atoms to experiences
Stakeholder management for design systems
The success of a design system depends more on stakeholder management than on the quality of its components. Continue reading on UX Collective »
5 proven sets of design principles and how I use them
Articulating why a design is good is always a challenge. Even the veterans sometimes struggle to find the words! Luckily, there are a number of common sets of design principles that provide practical starting points for analyzing designs and expressing what’s successful or unsuccessful about them. While senior designers tend to internalize these principles through… Continue reading 5 proven sets of design principles and how I use them
Still Don’t Understand GDPR Compliance?
GDPR isn’t a new concept anymore, but it can still be a lot of work to implement. Let’s explore the current best practices for abiding by these laws and regulations. Best Practices for GDPR Compliance Compliance with GDPR will take a minute to get put in place. So, take the following best practices one at… Continue reading Still Don’t Understand GDPR Compliance?
Your WordPress Theme Needs a Social Media Shortcode
Every site comes with social media profile links. Depending on its layout, these appear in different locations like header, footer, and sidebars. In this tutorial, we’ll learn how to create a WordPress social media shortcode that you can reuse in your themes. To configure the social links, we’ll extend the WordPress Customizer. Extend the WordPress… Continue reading Your WordPress Theme Needs a Social Media Shortcode
How to Add Pages in InDesign
Learn how to add pages in InDesign in this easy-to-follow guide. Whether you’re figuring out how to add a new page in InDesign or how to add many pages, this walkthrough will show you what to do. How to Add a Page in InDesign Step 1 Before we can dig into how to add pages… Continue reading How to Add Pages in InDesign
How to Open a PDF in InDesign
Can you open a PDF in InDesign? Yes! In this article, we’ll show you how to open a PDF in InDesign. Even better, we’ll walk through how to import a PDF into InDesign simply and easily. 1. How to Open a PDF File in Adobe InDesign Step 1 First, there are a few things you… Continue reading How to Open a PDF in InDesign
Easy Slider (Carousel With Pure CSS)
A carousel is a great example of a possible CSS-only interactive feature. While carousels (aka sliders) are usually built with JavaScript, if we remove the complex features, they’re simply scrollable elements with an overflow; exactly what CSS is made for. You might be thinking “CSS is used for styling while JavaScript is used for interactivity,… Continue reading Easy Slider (Carousel With Pure CSS)
Easy Slider (Carousel With Pure CSS)
A carousel is a great example of a possible CSS-only interactive feature. While carousels (aka sliders) are usually built with JavaScript, if we remove the complex features, they’re simply scrollable elements with an overflow; exactly what CSS is made for. You might be thinking “CSS is used for styling while JavaScript is used for interactivity,… Continue reading Easy Slider (Carousel With Pure CSS)
A Guide to Migrating from Webpack to Vite — SitePoint
In this article, we’ll look at how to upgrade a frontend web application from Webpack to Vite. Vite is the latest frontend development tool to be enjoying a tremendous growth in popularity and adoption. Just check out these downloads from npm trends in the image below. Image source This trend is being driven by a… Continue reading A Guide to Migrating from Webpack to Vite — SitePoint
Ethical growth, AI authors, the mind of a type designer, UX research emails
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. “Growth hacks or so-called psychology tricks have a negative reputation. and it’s not a surprise. Think about the last time you stumbled upon such a “smart” hack — maybe when you were trying to unsubscribe from newsletters you didn’t mean to sign up for, or when booking a low-cost flight became… Continue reading Ethical growth, AI authors, the mind of a type designer, UX research emails
That which makes us human
Early in my career as a product designer, I was working on an app for patients undergoing chemotherapy when the client asked “How can we make this experience delightful?” Once I got over my initial shock from the contradictions inherent to that question, I dug a little deeper. What is delight? And how can we… Continue reading That which makes us human
10 Best Free Video Editing Software for Beginners & Pros 2023
Video editing skills have become increasingly important in today’s digital age, allowing you to produce professional videos for platforms such as YouTube and TikTok. Whether you are a beginner looking to explore the world of video editing or a seasoned pro seeking budget-friendly options, there are numerous free tools available to suit your needs. In… Continue reading 10 Best Free Video Editing Software for Beginners & Pros 2023
20+ Beauty and Cosmetics HTML Templates
* { box-sizing: border-box; } body {margin: 0;}*{box-sizing:border-box;}body{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;} Are you looking for a professional-looking website templates? Do you need to build or update your Beauty and Cosmetics website? Here’s a list of premium Beauty and Cosmetic HTML templates from Envato Elements and ThemeForest: Best HTML Templates for Beauty and Cosmetics Websites Viasun – Creative Cosmetic Store… Continue reading 20+ Beauty and Cosmetics HTML Templates
Plane crashes and radiation overdoses: UX’s failure to be reflective
Many things can go wrong in high-risk systems. To prevent these errors, it’s crucial to apply our understanding of human behaviour to the… Continue reading on UX Collective »
6 great examples of UX research emails
Rosie Hoggmascall · Follow Published in UX Collective · 12 min read · 11 hours ago — Share Recruiting users for research is hard. Especially at early-stage startups where you may not have well-oiled communication channels, an allocated budget or many users to contact. But, there are many ways to recruit users for research depending… Continue reading 6 great examples of UX research emails
11 Free Website Builders to Try in 2023
Before we go any further, let’s get the whole ‘all you need to make a website is a basic text editor and a browser’ thing out of the way before we start: Yes, it’s true, you can make a fully functioning, good-looking website with NotePad or TextEdit, but you also need a not inconsiderable level of knowledge and skill. And even… Continue reading 11 Free Website Builders to Try in 2023
Why is my WordPress Website Stuck in Maintenance Mode?
Most websites require regular updates and up-keep to stay in good shape and keep performing optimally. Sites developed using WordPress are no different. In this tutorial, you will learn what maintenance mode is in WordPress and how you can get your site out of maintenance mode. We will also learn how to put a site… Continue reading Why is my WordPress Website Stuck in Maintenance Mode?
5 things I learned as a product designer: a 10-year journey at Amazon, Walmart and startups
In 2019, I wrote an article titled What I learned as a Product Designer over the last 6 years — a snapshot of my journey with points I deemed relevant to any upcoming designers interested in the field of UX or Product Design. Little did I know that the following years would bring an abundance of experiences,… Continue reading 5 things I learned as a product designer: a 10-year journey at Amazon, Walmart and startups
Big words aren’t accessible.
His famous quote, “Why waste time say lot word when few word do trick?” takes a comedic approach highlighting this topic–using big words and a lot of them is a needless waste of time. While I am not suggesting we take it to the level Kevin did, there is evidence that would suggest using few,… Continue reading Big words aren’t accessible.
How to Blur in Photoshop
Blurring images in Photoshop is a great way to soften a picture, creating a stylized yet professional effect. It’s a commonly used tool for giving photos a dreamy or vintage look—but it’s also perfect for helping to focus a viewer’s attention on a certain subject. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to blur a picture… Continue reading How to Blur in Photoshop
5 Best FREE WordPress Slider Plugins
Are you confused about picking the best slider plugin for your WordPress website? This article will help you out by providing a brief overview of some of the most popular options available. Sliders or carousels can be a useful addition to your website. They serve a lot of purposes such as showcasing featured content and… Continue reading 5 Best FREE WordPress Slider Plugins