How will the Live Online Courses work? Meetings will take place using the video conferencing tool Zoom, collaboration tools (such as group document editing and whiteboarding tools), and the social discussion tool Slack. You’ll also be able to use Slack before, during, and after the event to participate in social events and network with… Continue reading UX Conference April Announced (Apr 5 – Apr 11)
How to draw winter flowers in Illustrator
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a cozy winter flower image in Adobe Illustrator. Using different tools such as the warp tool and warp effect, we’ll create a unique design and bring the scene to life. Follow along step by step to design a charming winter flower drawing that’s perfect for any seasonal… Continue reading How to draw winter flowers in Illustrator
Redesigning Alerts for Life or Death
[unable to retrieve full-text content] A real-time alert on a phone screen — illustrating the critical need for better emergency messaging. How Smart UX Design Can Make Alerts Matter It was 10 AM when my phone blasted what turned out to be a critical Wireless Emergency Alert. Like many of us would, I instinctively swiped it away and… Continue reading Redesigning Alerts for Life or Death
Big Basket — UX Audit
[unable to retrieve full-text content] Big Basket — UX audit and suggestion on improvement Desclaimer — I worked on this project on my own, and while doing so, I was not associated with BigBasket in any way. The solution provided here lacks the business, tech, product, and design context in which the existing solution was designed. Backstory After my… Continue reading Big Basket — UX Audit
40 Best New Websites, 2024
As regular readers will know, each month we roundup the best new designs of the previous 4 weeks. And now, at the end of the year, we’ve selected our 40 favourites from the monthly collections. All the sites chosen stand out in some way, whether that’s through the approach to a design problem, embracing a… Continue reading 40 Best New Websites, 2024
How Duolingo, Nike, and Amazon use rewards to keep you hooked
[unable to retrieve full-text content] Why Duolingo turns streaks into addictive habits while Amazon’s badges gather dust The habit loop uses rewards to drive engagement and retention, helping users stay consistent and achieve their goals. Drumroll, please! I recently sold an item on Vinted for the first time — finally, a win! To be honest, I originally downloaded the… Continue reading How Duolingo, Nike, and Amazon use rewards to keep you hooked
50+ Top Graffiti Fonts for Urban-Inspired Graphic Design
From street to screen, top graffiti fonts for stunning typography and lettering. Graffiti-inspired fonts are more than just an artistic expression—they’re a bold way to infuse personality, energy, and urban flair into your projects. Whether you’re designing posters, logos, or social media graphics, graffiti fonts are perfect for adding a rebellious touch or emphasizing modern… Continue reading 50+ Top Graffiti Fonts for Urban-Inspired Graphic Design
Typographic trends that pop: Techniques you need to know in 2025
Ready to level up your 2025 typography? From metallic retro font styles to liquid warped typography, these trending typography techniques are here to seriously liven up your designs in 2025. Trending typography has never been more eye-catching and OTT than it will be in 2025, with a general move towards 1980s-inspired retro font styles, popping… Continue reading Typographic trends that pop: Techniques you need to know in 2025
65 Best Condensed Fonts for Graphic Designers
Best condensed & narrow fonts for graphic designers offer a perfect way to create stunning, professional designs with limited space. Whether you are working on branding, advertising, or sleek UI designs, condensed fonts provide versatility and style. Their compact nature allows for impactful visuals, even in tight layouts, making them a must-have for every designer’s… Continue reading 65 Best Condensed Fonts for Graphic Designers
How to create a fur brush in Procreate
Have you ever wished you could make your own custom fur brush in Procreate? Well, look no further! If learning how to make custom brushes in Procreate sounds daunting to you, follow along to discover just how easy it can be. In this tutorial, we’re going to look at how to create a fur brush… Continue reading How to create a fur brush in Procreate
How to create a Year of the Snake text effect
What You’ll Be Creating In the following tutorial, we will celebrate the start of 2025, Year of the Snake, by making a golden snake text effect in Adobe Illustrator. If you’re wondering what the Year of the Snake is, it’s the name given to the year 2025 in the Chinese zodiac. Besides 2025, years of… Continue reading How to create a Year of the Snake text effect
30 Best Keynote Templates for Creating Professional Presentations
Best keynote templates for school, business, and creative projects are essential for delivering impactful presentations. Whether you’re pitching a business idea, presenting a school project, or showcasing creative work, the right templates can elevate your message. Keynote templates offer visually stunning slides, making it easier to captivate your audience and convey professionalism. Professional templates save… Continue reading 30 Best Keynote Templates for Creating Professional Presentations
60+ Best Brush Fonts for Creative Poster Designs
The ultimate collection of creative Brush Fonts for posters is here to inspire and elevate your designs. Brush fonts are dynamic, stylish, and ideal for crafting unique posters that grab attention. Whether you’re working on a bold New Year’s celebration poster or an elegant corporate flyer, these fonts will bring personality and flair to your… Continue reading 60+ Best Brush Fonts for Creative Poster Designs
Easily check for web accessibility problems in ten minutes or less
Testing on a computer Keyboard Navigation Note: If you’re on a Mac, you may need to change some settings for the Tab key to work as described here. Adrian Roselli has helpfully compiled a few links to guides for this. Use the Tab key to cycle through the page you want to look at. Ask yourself… Continue reading Easily check for web accessibility problems in ten minutes or less
What to do when one of your WordPress plugins gets compromised
There are over a billion websites. It’s much easier for hackers to exploit a single vulnerable resource that connects to countless websites than to go after them one at a time. This is why WordPress plugins are a popular way in which hackers break into websites. So, let’s talk about what happens when one of… Continue reading What to do when one of your WordPress plugins gets compromised
Best low-poly 3D art in video games
Who says you need ultra-realistic graphics to make a game look amazing? Low-poly 3D art proves that sometimes, less is more. This style uses a minimal number of polygons to create bold, simple shapes, giving games a clean, geometric look that’s both charming and nostalgic. What started as a technical limitation in the early days… Continue reading Best low-poly 3D art in video games
How to create a color gradient tool in JavaScript
A gradient is a blend of two or more colors that transition smoothly from one to another. Gradients add modern aesthetics to backgrounds, text, buttons, etc. In CSS, gradients are added as a value of the background property. For example, a simple gradient might look like this: 1 background: linear-gradient(to right, red, pink); Here, we… Continue reading How to create a color gradient tool in JavaScript
Color as a basic element of design
Color is a key element of any kind of design. It can help you set the mood, emphasize certain aspects, and so much more. Let’s learn about the characteristics of color and the two color systems used in design. The 5 characteristics of color Color has five different characteristics. Learning to identify each will help… Continue reading Color as a basic element of design
100+ Free Vector Cards, Backgrounds, Elements For Your Christmas Designs
Christmas is a joyful and festive time of year, prompting thoughts about gift ideas for family and friends. As the holiday approaches, there’s a lot to plan for. For designers working on Christmas-themed projects, finding beautiful and eye-catching Christmas elements is essential to create appealing designs. Our friends from Freepik shares today on Designbeep with… Continue reading 100+ Free Vector Cards, Backgrounds, Elements For Your Christmas Designs
In-Person Research: Is It Worth the Effort?
Key takeaways 💡 In-person research allows UX designers to observe micro-gestures, facial expressions, and behaviors that remote methods might miss. 🔍 While face-to-face studies provide rich data, they require higher budgets, careful scheduling, and logistical planning. 🍯 Use in-person research for tasks requiring physical interaction, observing detailed non-verbal cues, or testing early prototypes. 🔦 Clear… Continue reading In-Person Research: Is It Worth the Effort?
Redefining Lara Croft: The 3D evolution of an icon
Back in 1996, gaming got a new hero: Lara Croft! She was fearless, smart, and ready to raid tombs. But let’s face it, she was mostly a few polygons and a gravity-defying braid. Still, she was ground-breaking, showing the world what 3D games (and female protagonists) could do. Image Credit – Crystal Dynamics / Eidos… Continue reading Redefining Lara Croft: The 3D evolution of an icon
The Decade Collection: 100 Fonts, Less Than $1 a Font! 10 Years in the Making
Prepare for any design project that you might face in 2025 and beyond with a lifetime’s worth of vintage fonts! Over $2000 worth of meticulously crafted vintage fonts are available at the exceptional price of just $99, offering unbeatable value for money. What’s more, Spoon Graphics readers can get an extra 20% off with the… Continue reading The Decade Collection: 100 Fonts, Less Than $1 a Font! 10 Years in the Making
What is space in graphic design?
In graphic design, space is a bit of a complex concept. After all, it’s not something but the absence of something. That emptiness is one of the key elements of design and the main subject of this post. What is space in graphic design? Before we move on, we must clarify that there’s positive space… Continue reading What is space in graphic design?
What is value in graphic design?
If you’ve ever seen a composition that’s one-dimensional and lacking depth, it’s missing one element of design: value. Value in graphic design is fundamental and can add a quality and layer of complexity to your artwork, print design, photography, and more. Let’s dig in a bit deeper and learn all about value! What is value in… Continue reading What is value in graphic design?