Introduction For those of you who don’t know: ACF is a WordPress plugin that allows you to add custom fields and the reason we need a plugin like this, is that even though WordPress does support Custom Fields by default, they are pretty limited, so this plugin takes the functionality to the next level giving… Continue reading How to Display Posts and ACF Fields in WordPress (2 Ways)
How to Use “ACF Views” for Advanced Custom Fields in WordPress
In this tutorial I’ll show you how to use ACF Views; a really easy way to display ACF custom fields on the front end of your WordPress website. WordPress gives developers options where custom fields are concerned, but if you’re looking for greater usability ACF (Advanced Custom Fields) is the plugin you need. ACF Views… Continue reading How to Use “ACF Views” for Advanced Custom Fields in WordPress
How to Get Out of Outline Mode Illustrator
In this tutorial, you will learn how to go in and out of outline mode in Adobe Illustrator. Viewing your artwork in outline mode displays smoother paths and can sometimes help the performance whilst working, especially with complex compositions. Do you prefer video tutorials? Don’t miss this new quick video from the Envato Tuts+ YouTube… Continue reading How to Get Out of Outline Mode Illustrator
What Is Headless WordPress and Why Use It?
Headless CMSs are gaining more traction as developers look for web development solutions that offer more freedom and interoperability. But what exactly is a headless CMS? To help understand exactly what a headless CMS is, I’ll quickly break everything down into simplified terms. If you look at a vanilla WordPress setup, you’ll find that it… Continue reading What Is Headless WordPress and Why Use It?
What designers can learn from Apple’s new accessibility features
Connecting the physical and digital world to provide equal experiences and access for all Continue reading on UX Collective »
Web 3’s utopia, non-linear careers, why I moved on from Figma
“A quick internet search will direct you to plenty of articles about current or future design trends. For UI designers, neumorphism is in, and skeuomorphism is out. Logo designers should expect to see a lot of simple geometry and variable type. Literally today, I just read that parallax effects and horizontal scrolling are going to… Continue reading Web 3’s utopia, non-linear careers, why I moved on from Figma
How to Create an Elementor Landing Page for Free
Businesses all around the world regularly roll out new products and services. Simply developing a great product isn’t a guarantee of success. Internet and social media regularly bombard us with new information about exciting products being launched. One way to increase your chances of success with the launch of any new product or service is… Continue reading How to Create an Elementor Landing Page for Free
15+ WooCommerce Extensions for Better Black Friday Prep
Prepping your store for Black Friday means boosting your revenue in the long-run. Image from Envato Elements. You likely already know it’s a good idea to give your website a once-over prior to the holiday season just to make sure everything is working as it should be. But in addition to that, there are some… Continue reading 15+ WooCommerce Extensions for Better Black Friday Prep
Loading UX: make users not care about having to wait
An article about the psychology of waiting and how you can make this a positive user experience. Waiting. It’s something we all do every day. Waiting for a response to that message you sent, our food to be delivered, the traffic lights to turn green, and our computers to start at the beginning of the… Continue reading Loading UX: make users not care about having to wait
Data Storytelling Guide: Use a storyboard to present data like a Pixar filmmaker
Stop overwhelming people with numbers. Start with the takeaway. Photo by Klaas on Unsplash This article aims to help designers, product managers, and data scientists pitch data-driven ideas and present UX research. Write stories that don’t overwhelm people with numbers. Prevent data paralysis. Let’s assume that dozens of data points have been pulled as part… Continue reading Data Storytelling Guide: Use a storyboard to present data like a Pixar filmmaker
How to Fade an Image in Photoshop
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to fade an image in Photoshop. I’ll explain everything in so much detail that everyone can fade an image, even those who have just opened Photoshop for the first time. What You’ll Learn in This Photoshop Tutorial How to fade in Photoshop How to fade an image in… Continue reading How to Fade an Image in Photoshop
15 WordPress Themes for Fundraisers (for Charity Fundraising and Donations)
If you’re looking for a WordPress theme that will help you raise money for your favorite charity, look no further. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the best WordPress themes for fundraising. We’ll also discuss some of the features that make these themes so well-suited for charity work. Key Features to… Continue reading 15 WordPress Themes for Fundraisers (for Charity Fundraising and Donations)
How to Erase in a Straight Line in Photoshop
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to erase in a straight line in Photoshop. I’ll show you a quick and easy shortcut to help you erase a straight line in Photoshop using the Eraser Tool. If you’re a fan of video tutorials, then you can’t miss this new video by Jonathan Lam from the Envato… Continue reading How to Erase in a Straight Line in Photoshop
How to Draw a Fairy Step by Step
Fairies are mythical creatures that take many different forms in different cultures. In some they’re described as mischievous human-like spirits, and in others they’re simply a different species with magical powers. In the modern day, fairies are usually pictured as tiny humans with insect wings, living in a close relationship with nature. In this tutorial,… Continue reading How to Draw a Fairy Step by Step
Seven mental models for UX Writing
Mental models to help you mature your work and deliverables. This article is part of the UX Translations series. It was originally written in portuguese by Camila Gaidarji via UX Collective 🇧🇷 and was translated to english with the intention of helping more designers and reaching an even wider audience. You can check the original… Continue reading Seven mental models for UX Writing
Things I learned from exposing nested instances in Figma
And how pre-configured presets could make it even better Image from Figma’s Help site Recently, Figma released a set of new beta functionalities, which opens up a whole new level of component configuration for your design library. One of those features allows you to expose nested instances that are inside other (nested) components. If you… Continue reading Things I learned from exposing nested instances in Figma
Unreveal Effects for Content Previews
Some explorations of page transitions using covering elements and CSS clip-paths. From our sponsor: Create stunning brand assets with the help of our AI-driven Creative Assistant. Get started today. Some time ago, we explored a cover page transition that would hide some initial content and show another level of content, i.e. “unreveal” it. Today… Continue reading Unreveal Effects for Content Previews
How to Create a Figma Design System
Let’s get creative using Figma. In this tutorial we’ll focus on the style elements needed to start building a functional design system. How to Create a Design System in Figma Let’s get started! In this easy-to-follow tutorial we’ll learn how to create the basic structure and style elements for a design system in Figma. This… Continue reading How to Create a Figma Design System
How to (and Why You Should!) Pursue an Incredible STEM Career
Whether you’re looking to launch a career in STEM, are considering retraining, or are here to work out what the acronym even means, you’re in the right place! Read on as we share five top tips for pursuing a fruitful STEM career, as well as five reasons to seriously consider a STEM career path. What… Continue reading How to (and Why You Should!) Pursue an Incredible STEM Career
20 Best iOS App Mockup Generators
Promoting your app or website so it can connect with potential users can be easy when you use an iOS app mockup generator from Placeit. The designs are vibrant and draw attention to the message of your app. In this post, we’ll first use an iOS app mockup generator to create engaging iPhone and iPad app… Continue reading 20 Best iOS App Mockup Generators
Blog Designer Pro for WordPress Review
How do you design fresh websites and blogs without coding knowledge? You don’t need to hire a web designer. This is where Blog Designer Pro comes in! Try the Live Demo Not only will this plugin save you money, but it will also save you on design and development time. You simply have to choose a… Continue reading Blog Designer Pro for WordPress Review
Bad service design is death by 1000 cuts
Heeding the tell-tales in an ailing system Continue reading on UX Collective »
Meta Quest Pro falls short on biometric protections
Meta has released more details about the lengths they’ve gone to protect users of their new eye tracking HMDs. The Inspector is Shocked, Shocked that there is gambling in this establishment that he frequents I’ve worked with eye tracking technology since 2010 (Hololens) and written publicly since 2019. Here are some thoughts after reading all… Continue reading Meta Quest Pro falls short on biometric protections
Photostockeditor Now Includes AI-Generated Images in 4k
Everyone needs high-quality stock images; they’re essential for breaking up text-heavy websites, creating an emotional connection with your users, and for reinforcing your brand. They say images are worth 1,000 words, but with the way users tend to scan and read online, it’s more like 10,000. So the next time you’re looking for high-quality stock… Continue reading Photostockeditor Now Includes AI-Generated Images in 4k