Credit: XKCD As the world rapidly adopts new technologies, it’s important to remember that true revolutions don’t happen simply because new technology becomes available. Instead, they occur when societies adopt new behaviors and ways of thinking that fundamentally change the way we live and work. GPT-4 is a prime example of this principle in action.… Continue reading The most important thing productivity tools are missing about AI
How to Create the Mandalorian Inspired Photo Effect
If you’re a fan of the Star Wars universe, you cannot miss this tutorial! We’ll transform a generic helmet into a Mandalorian-inspired helmet. We’ll also create a dramatic sky-to-space effect using just one setting and create a sci-fi cinematic teal-orange color grade. Prefer to watch a video? Then don’t miss this new video from the… Continue reading How to Create the Mandalorian Inspired Photo Effect
How to Create Your Own Trainspotting Movie Poster
The Iconic Style of the Trainspotting Poster Released in 1996 and directed by Danny Boyle, Trainspotting is based on the book of the same name by Irvine Welsh. Following the lives of a group of heroin addicts in Edinburgh, the film is a gritty escapade through the poverty-stricken neighborhoods of the Scottish capital. Designed by… Continue reading How to Create Your Own Trainspotting Movie Poster
AI-Powered Tools for Automatic HTML and CSS Generation
AI-based tools are revolutionizing web design by automatically generating HTML and CSS code from design files. But are they all they’re cracked up to be? Let’s find out. Once upon a time, web designers had to manually code every little detail in HTML and CSS to bring their beautiful designs to life. But that hasn’t… Continue reading AI-Powered Tools for Automatic HTML and CSS Generation
Deque Announces Availability for the axe DevTools Linter Free Trial
Catch accessibility issues while you code & automatically block every inaccessible pull request with the axe DevTools Linter. HERNDON, VA – April 26, 2023 – Deque Systems, the trusted leader in digital accessibility, today announced that a free trial of the axe DevTools Linter is now available via a simple, online self-service process. See for… Continue reading Deque Announces Availability for the axe DevTools Linter Free Trial
Managing stakeholders on a team with strong opinions
Stakeholder analysis allows you to figure out how to approach a team with strong opinions Continue reading on UX Collective »
How can humans and intelligent computers work together?
Towards a harmonious partnership. Towards a Harmonious Partnership. Source: www.pymnts.com First, let me clarify that I understand the privileges that men have had and continue to have in the technology industry. The word “Man” was commonly used to refer to all humans, regardless of gender, in the English language during the Middle Ages and Early… Continue reading How can humans and intelligent computers work together?
How Machine Learning is Influencing Web Design Trends
The one certainty about the modern technological era is that it is always changing. One of the latest shifts has been the increasing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning across multiple aspects of online life, including web design. The AI revolution is here. Image from Envato Elements. You’ve probably heard the saying, “Don’t… Continue reading How Machine Learning is Influencing Web Design Trends
We Tested the Latest Figma Updates (Little Big Updates April 2023)
There are 32 new mind-blowing Figma updates which will change the way you work. I’m going to show you 20 of the most recent updates related to text, images, components and libraries, prototypes, and quality of life! For example, now you can resize images and they’ll snap to the perfect aspect ratio. You can take… Continue reading We Tested the Latest Figma Updates (Little Big Updates April 2023)
Give Yourself to the Dark Side (of Web Design, on Star Wars Day)
What Is a Dark Mode Color Palette? A dark mode, sometimes called night mode (and for the purposes of today “the dark side”) color palette refers to a set of colors that feature in web design. Think moody shades of black, dark grey, navy blue, and other dark colors for the background, with lighter colors… Continue reading Give Yourself to the Dark Side (of Web Design, on Star Wars Day)
Setting Up the Lana Passport
Developers and WordPress website owners frequently face the challenge of managing multiple logins across various websites and applications. Using passwords and usernames can leave you vulnerable to a security attack. This can result in considerable time spent on authentication and account management. More importantly, relying on traditional email and password combinations can expose users to… Continue reading Setting Up the Lana Passport
AI is about to kill creativity
AI has a massive disruptive quality on the creative sector. Is AI going to benefit us, or will it create a new dark age for innovation? The Aeolipile (left) and the Steam engine (right) on a section of Bosch’s masterpiece The Last Judgment (Wikimedia) In the early first century, the first steam engine was invented… Continue reading AI is about to kill creativity
6 reasons why designers should consider using Microsoft’s Edge Browser
I did something that I never thought I would in my lifetime. I am now using Internet Explorer, I mean Microsoft Edge :p as my primary browser. So far I am loving it, and here is why you should give it a try too… That’s right. You can access GPT-4 through Bing. But unlike ChatGPT,… Continue reading 6 reasons why designers should consider using Microsoft’s Edge Browser
12 alternatives to Procreate on Android: free and premium picks!
Looking for an alternative to Procreate on Android? Yeah, we know—most lists focus on iPad apps. Still, while there is no official Android Procreate version, there are many apps like Procreate for Android that you can use to produce amazing artwork. Check out this list of alternative apps for Procreate users and others who like… Continue reading 12 alternatives to Procreate on Android: free and premium picks!
Alternatives for Procreate on Android
Looking for an alternative to Procreate on Android? While there is no Android version of Procreate, there are many apps like Procreate for Android. Check out this list of alternative apps for Procreate users and others who like to create on Android: What Is Procreate? Is Procreate for Android? Sadly, no. But what is Procreate… Continue reading Alternatives for Procreate on Android
How to deal with HiPPOs, the most dangerous opinions that jeopardize designs
The Highest Paid Person’s Opinion (HiPPO) can often destroy a good design Continue reading on UX Collective »
How to optimally organize information on the chart?
#28: Limiting the categories for clarity Created using Freepik graphics People LOVE putting things into categories! If there is a lot of information, we will naturally create categories to make it easier to understand. This is one of the 100 things that every designer needs to know about people. Susan Weinschenk explains all of them… Continue reading How to optimally organize information on the chart?
Starting design work in a spreadsheet
In the early phases of a project a spreadsheet can be a more useful design tool than Figma. If you’re redesigning an existing website there are huge benefits in getting to know the content you’ll be working with. The earlier in the project the better. A little upfront investigation will help you make informed design decisions.… Continue reading Starting design work in a spreadsheet
UX principles for AI products
Photo by McDobbie Hu on Unsplash Unless you’ve been blissfully unplugged for the last few months or so (and if you have been, I’m already jealous), you’re probably hearing a lot about advances in artificial intelligence and all the accompanying excitement, anxiety, buzz, and speculation that comes with it. The atmosphere feels positively electric with… Continue reading UX principles for AI products
35 Cool Beer Logo Designs
If you’re looking for a cool beer logo, check out this list of the best beer logos from Envato Elements and save yourself some time! This subscription-based marketplace offers tons of logos, fonts, graphic templates, add-ons, and more, all for one low monthly fee. 25 Cool Beer Logo Designs 1. Beer Logo Design (AI, EPS, JPG,… Continue reading 35 Cool Beer Logo Designs
Why Isn’t Your WordPress Site Posting to Facebook? Common Causes and Fixes
Is your WordPress site not posting to Facebook? Do you need help fixing this Facebook posting problem? There are many solutions you can implement to fix your Facebook posting issues. This is a common issue many WordPress site owners face. Thankfully, there are many easy fixes to this problem. This article will cover the most… Continue reading Why Isn’t Your WordPress Site Posting to Facebook? Common Causes and Fixes
5 Homepage Design Elements You Can Optimize for Better Conversions
Optimize These Homepage Design Elements To Boost Conversions This 2023 If people won’t just a book by its cover, they’re sure to judge a website. Products, services, or content might be great, but poorly designed homepages can be detrimental to conversions. Remember, your home page is likely the first thing new users are going to… Continue reading 5 Homepage Design Elements You Can Optimize for Better Conversions
How to Use DOM to Change Attributes and Classes of Elements
A webpage consists of a variety of HTML elements which are created using different tags. Some common tags include the <html> tag which represents the root of an HTML document, the <body> tag which represents the content of the document, the p tag which represents paragraphs and so on. Different tags that you use to… Continue reading How to Use DOM to Change Attributes and Classes of Elements
How to name tokens in a Design System
The shapes of naming taxonomies for scale. Continue reading on UX Collective »