Posted · Category: Design, Tools There is a huge variety of free and premium web design tools and resources to choose from to help you create stunning websites. They range from complete website design platforms to design frameworks and wireframing tools to plugins featuring “must have” functionalities. And, a whole lot of things in between.… Continue reading The Best 13 Tools & Resources for Designers and Agencies for 2023
Problem framing, not problem-solving: the skill necessary to grow as a UX professional
Understanding the problem space by asking the right questions helps everyone Continue reading on UX Collective »
Designing motivation: the Seinfeld paradox
Self-improvement requires an intrinsic desire to grow and a steady discipline to make it happen. Some would have us believe that rewarding ourselves along the way undermines our purpose. As designers of products that help motivate people to attain their goals, should we be worried? Nah. Listen to Jerry instead. Photos by slgckgc, shared on… Continue reading Designing motivation: the Seinfeld paradox
14 Valentine’s Day Web Templates You Should Use
Valentine’s Day is a special occasion that celebrates love and affection between couples. It’s a day to express your feelings to your loved ones and make them feel special. For businesses, it’s an opportunity to connect with customers and show that you care about their relationship goals. The right templates can set your site apart… Continue reading 14 Valentine’s Day Web Templates You Should Use
Screen reader quick guide
There is is! Or an image of it at least, the actual document is linked further down. So why did we create this? We meet teams every day who are new to digital accessibility. Teams who need to start small and learn how to test their software using some basic assistive technology. Most guides are… Continue reading Screen reader quick guide
How Wednesday Addams teaches us about design consumerism
TikTok likes it better when Addams dances to “Bloody Mary.” Non-designers like to do the job of the designer if they can’t meet the demand… Continue reading on UX Collective »
The death of execution
I have taken on a new year’s resolution to explore and learn about AI and the tools out there. This means I’ve been playing with various AI tools for less than a month and during that time, just in my spare time in the evenings, I’ve written a few blogs, created countless images, and coded… Continue reading The death of execution
How to Use Block Template Parts in a Classic WordPress Theme
Sometimes, it’s the unexpected features that make WordPress so powerful. Those little things that you didn’t know you need can end up having a big impact. WordPress 6.1 has brought about one of these hidden gems: the ability to use block template parts within a classic theme. It takes the capabilities of block themes and… Continue reading How to Use Block Template Parts in a Classic WordPress Theme
Vue.js Tutorial: Beginner to Front-End Developer
This course will teach you the fundamental concepts you need to start building applications with Vue.js. Who Is This FREE Course For? complete beginners who want to be web developers experienced developers who want to explore advanced topics any coder who enjoys learning something exciting How Long Is the Course? This course… Continue reading Vue.js Tutorial: Beginner to Front-End Developer
Vue.js Tutorial: Beginner to Front-End Developer
This course will teach you the fundamental concepts you need to start building applications with Vue.js. Who Is This FREE Course For? complete beginners who want to be web developers experienced developers who want to explore advanced topics any coder who enjoys learning something exciting How Long Is the Course? This course… Continue reading Vue.js Tutorial: Beginner to Front-End Developer
How to Edit a WordPress Permalink
Need to edit your WordPress site permalinks but don’t know how? Not sure what to do if you aren’t able to edit your website’s permalinks? WordPress is a powerful and versatile content management system that allows you to create and manage a website easily. One important WordPress feature is the ability to edit permalinks or… Continue reading How to Edit a WordPress Permalink
How to Build a REST API With Laravel
Laravel lets you easily and quickly build RESTful APIs. This could be the back-end to a front-end web app, a data source for a mobile app, or a service for other apps or APIs. There are a lot of moving pieces to coding a RESTful API, but Laravel makes it a lot easier. In this… Continue reading How to Build a REST API With Laravel
How designers can gain buy-in from key stakeholders
Managing stakeholders’ competing interests in product development Continue reading on UX Collective »
The general creative state, and the art of experiencing
Lessons from Acting to practice empathy in UX Design Photo by antonio molinari on Unsplash “The greatest form of knowledge is empathy, for it requires us to suspend our egos and live in another’s world.” (Plato) A common advice for someone embarking on Entrepreneurship is, ‘don’t solve a pain point for customers that you’ve never… Continue reading The general creative state, and the art of experiencing
Affinity Photo for Beginners
Learn how to get started with Affinity Photo in this beginner-friendly course! We’ll cover all the essential tools you need to know to create different photo and text effects. Jump straight to the Affinity Photo skill you want to learn: What You’ll Learn What are Personas in Affinity Photo? What are adjustment and live… Continue reading Affinity Photo for Beginners
Understanding typography: Giambattista Bodoni and the invention of modern type
Invoking royalty and fashion across four centuries Continue reading on UX Collective »
Version control is a skill UX can learn to make their lives easier
Use Components, Variants, and Pages to provide different design versions your team members need Photo by Jason Goodman on Unsplash Version control for your design prototypes is one of those things you never think about until you desperately need it. Version control is so essential that many Engineers will devote time and effort to build… Continue reading Version control is a skill UX can learn to make their lives easier
Tips for design influencers, unethical bridges, right-to-left UI
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. Moses, the so-called “master builder” of mid-20th century New York, was very concerned that white-only spaces in America (like beaches) might eventually be opened to all people. When designing the Grand Central Parkway in the late 1920s — a road intended, in part, to give New Yorkers “an easy way to… Continue reading Tips for design influencers, unethical bridges, right-to-left UI
How to design like MacGyver
Using ingenuity and level-headedness to solve design problems MacGyver TV Series | Season 1, Episode 18 I recently re-watched the classic 1980s action TV series MacGyver. This show was a staple of my childhood — it’s the reason why I always carry a Swiss Army pocket knife and have a paper clip in my wallet.… Continue reading How to design like MacGyver
How to remove shadows in Affinity Photo
In the following tutorial, you will learn how to take shadows out of pictures using Affinity Photo. It’s easy to remove all those unwanted shadows on a subject’s face, body, or clothing, and here you have all the steps explained in detail. Let’s begin! How to remove shadows in Affinity Photo Step 1 Launch Affinity… Continue reading How to remove shadows in Affinity Photo
5 Web Design Trends You Need to Be Aware of in 2023
Posted · Category: Best Collections, Design The beginning of a new year is typically a time when we plan to find ways to make life a little better. The same applies to web designers who look for new and better ways to make their designs more engaging and productive. In this post we will look… Continue reading 5 Web Design Trends You Need to Be Aware of in 2023
WordPress Pingbacks: Everything You Should Know
A pingback in WordPress refers to an automated system where you get notified if someone links to one of your blog posts from their website. The notification is in the form of a comment on your website under the same blog post which was linked. Basically, pingbacks are a way by which WordPress tells website… Continue reading WordPress Pingbacks: Everything You Should Know
Best WordPress Translation Plugins—Free and Paid
Do you want your website to be available in other languages? WordPress translation plugins can make that possible! Since WordPress does not come with a built-in translator, these plugins add multilingual functionality to your website. They make it fast and easy to translate your content into different languages. The result is increased visibility, more traffic, and… Continue reading Best WordPress Translation Plugins—Free and Paid
6 of the Best WordPress Alternatives in 2024
WordPress is the most used content management system (CMS) in the world. But is it the best? For your current project, it might not be. If you’re curious about what the best WordPress alternatives are, keep reading. We’ve compared 6 of the top content management systems and website builders on the market today. Do You… Continue reading 6 of the Best WordPress Alternatives in 2024