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 »
Why does mixing apples and oranges work for juice but not for a chart?
#27: Providing the right aggregation level Created using Freepik graphic If data cleaning is the most time-consuming part of the data analyst’s job, understanding the chart’s purpose is the most important one. Before we design the visuals, we must know what question the chart should answer and why it is relevant. We need to know… Continue reading Why does mixing apples and oranges work for juice but not for a chart?
Can’t Upload WebP to WordPress? Simple Fixes
WebP images are a necessity for all WordPress websites. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, so do the technologies and formats used in web design. The WebP image format has recently gained popularity due to its superior compression and image quality. However, despite its numerous benefits, WordPress site owners may need help when attempting… Continue reading Can’t Upload WebP to WordPress? Simple Fixes
The AI revolution for businesses and the customer experience
After scouring the web and experimenting with numerous AI tools I am sharing my predictions for 2030 and beyond. Image created by Midjourney AI using a prompt from Danny Bluestone. In this article I am outlining my 6 ‘I’s to how I see AI evolving over the next decade. They include AI’s impact on the Internet,… Continue reading The AI revolution for businesses and the customer experience
Artificial Intelligence: the soul of soulless conditions
What we call AI today comes to us with a perfectly false prospectus: human-feeling, yet hiding the potential to maximize everything inhuman about our world of technology. What today we call Artificial Intelligence is the soul of soulless conditions: a simulation of what is missing from the world of computers, papered over the top of… Continue reading Artificial Intelligence: the soul of soulless conditions
How to Choose the Right Niche for Your Web Design Business
In this post, we’ll look at the benefits of “niching down”, different ways to define your design niche, as well as tips on how to find the right niche. It’s a strange concept for many freelancers. The idea that you’d carve out a narrow niche for yourself and then turn away prospective clients that don’t… Continue reading How to Choose the Right Niche for Your Web Design Business
How high-fidelity prototypes can enhance user testing
During the usability testing phase, gathering as much information as possible about how users understand designs/product is essential. The objectives of usability testing often differ across studies. They typically uncover product or service design issues, discover opportunities for enhancement, and gain insight into the target user’s behaviour and preferences [1]. Tools like Figma and Sketch… Continue reading How high-fidelity prototypes can enhance user testing
Advanced Figma components tips & tricks: little gems we love
As you all loved Advanced Figma Tips & Tricks and Prototyping Tips & Tricks, here is the third part: In this article, I’ll share some of my favourite tips and tricks when it comes to Figma components, from simple shortcuts to powerful plugins when it comes to working with Figma components. These simple yet powerful… Continue reading Advanced Figma components tips & tricks: little gems we love
Choosing humanity over automation
Navigating the role of AI in design discipleship. Designers can learn AI skills and practice similar techniques as UX researchers. Pain is a part of the design process, and designers should choose which pain they are willing to endure to achieve their desired outcomes. And they can learn intangible values from their masters to become… Continue reading Choosing humanity over automation