We’re thrilled to announce that Deque Systems has been presented with the Excellence in Digital Inclusion award at the 9th Middle East Banking AI & Analytics Summit 2025. This prestigious award recognizes our dedication to creating digital experiences that are accessible and inclusive for everyone, including people with disabilities, and the impact of our work… Continue reading Deque Systems wins the Excellence in Digital Inclusion award at the 9th Middle East Banking AI & Analytics Summit 2025
Kate Moran about UX Leadership and AI in UX Research
“I think UX professionals are better qualified for leadership roles than they (often) realize. That empathy and passion we have for users is just as important when applied to the business and the people you’re responsible for.” – Kate Meet Kate Moran – a globally recognized UX expert, UX researcher, and a Vice President at… Continue reading Kate Moran about UX Leadership and AI in UX Research
Free Minimal A4 Letterhead Mockup with Business Card
Looking for a free stationery mockup to showcase your brand identity in a professional way? This minimal style free A4 letterhead mockup with business card mockup is the perfect solution! Whether you’re a designer, marketer, or business owner, this high-quality stationery mockup allows you to present your branding designs effortlessly. An A4 letterhead mockup is… Continue reading Free Minimal A4 Letterhead Mockup with Business Card
User-Interface Elements: Glossary
Summary: Use this glossary to quickly clarify definitions for key graphical user-interface elements and controls. UX research and design require knowledge and understanding of many jargon terms denoting various UI components and controls. Jump to a definition in the table or review the complete glossary. 2D-Matrix Input Control A specialized input control used primarily in… Continue reading User-Interface Elements: Glossary
How to create a gold 3D text effect in Spline
A glowing gold text effect is a perfect way to add a touch of elegance and luxury to your designs. In this tutorial, we’ll use Spline, a 3D design tool, to create a 3D text effect and bring it to life with animation, making it look dynamic and polished. Whether you’re working on branding, social… Continue reading How to create a gold 3D text effect in Spline
The BEST Spoon Graphics Tutorials from 2024
2024 is coming to an end, so let’s take a look back at my tutorial videos from the past year and see which topics proved to be the most popular. Once again my Neon Light Effect Photoshop Tutorial from back in 2021 continues to dominate my YouTube Analytics as my best performing video, now with… Continue reading The BEST Spoon Graphics Tutorials from 2024
30 FREE Flag Banner Mockups For Promoting Brands
In today’s fast-moving digital world, grabbing your audience’s attention is tougher than ever. With so many brands competing for visibility, businesses need fresh and visually engaging ways to stand out. One highly effective approach is using flag banner advertisements—a dynamic tool for promoting brands, products, and events. When combined with flag banner mockup PSDs, these… Continue reading 30 FREE Flag Banner Mockups For Promoting Brands
How to create a polka dot pattern in Adobe Illustrator
What You’ll Be Creating In the following tutorial, you will learn how to make a polka dot pattern in Adobe Illustrator from scratch and how to use it. What you’ll learn in this tutorial How to make a pattern in Illustrator How to make a red polka dot pattern How to make… Continue reading How to create a polka dot pattern in Adobe Illustrator
How to draw gingham pattern in Adobe Illustrator
What You’ll Be Creating In the following tutorial, you will learn how to make several variations of a gingham pattern in Adobe Illustrator from scratch. What you’ll learn in this tutorial How to make a pattern in Illustrator What is a gingham pattern? How to make a gingham pattern 1. How… Continue reading How to draw gingham pattern in Adobe Illustrator
UserTesting Pricing in 2025: How Much Does UserTesting Cost?
❕ Important note: This review site presents information relevant for researchers, not for participants in the user panel. Key Takeaways 💸 UserTesting delivers real-time user insights, but its high costs, unclear pricing, and seat limitations make it an expensive choice. 📉 UserTesting’s pricing is not publicly listed, forcing potential buyers into sales calls with unclear cost… Continue reading UserTesting Pricing in 2025: How Much Does UserTesting Cost?
21 Best Luxury Serif Fonts
Luxury fonts have long been synonymous with sophistication and timeless appeal, making them a cornerstone of high-end design. When it comes to creating a sense of elegance and exclusivity, serif fonts stand out as a top choice for designers. Their refined strokes and classic structure exude a sense of tradition while seamlessly adapting to modern… Continue reading 21 Best Luxury Serif Fonts
Post-Launch Optimization: 5 Steps to Long-Term Website Success
Discover why your post-launch optimization strategy might be failing and learn how to implement a data-driven approach for continuous improvement. I’ve witnessed this scenario countless times: organizations invest substantial resources into launching a new website, only to neglect post-launch optimization once it goes live. This oversight is a critical mistake that can significantly undermine the… Continue reading Post-Launch Optimization: 5 Steps to Long-Term Website Success
Digital accessibility and the cost of exclusion
In my previous Proactive Perspectives article, I explored lessons from the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), discussed what to do when digital accessibility goals remain elusive, and shared strategies for managing disruption and keeping your program on track. Today, I want to build on those strategies by looking more closely at opportunities and… Continue reading Digital accessibility and the cost of exclusion
How to create a broken glass effect in Photoshop
In today’s tutorial, we will be covering how to create a broken glass effect in Adobe Photoshop. We’ll be recreating an effect that was used on the Black Mirror logo for a promo poster, but using our own shapes and design. The best part about this effect is that it’s so simple and versatile! You… Continue reading How to create a broken glass effect in Photoshop
How to Include AI in Your Graphic Design Workflow
The popularity of AI design (and other search-related terms) is at an all-time high now. For the past two years, search interest for this keyword has skyrocketed, with a growth rate of 488% from Jan 2023 to Feb 2025. This means that more and more professionals are leveraging AI design tools for their graphic design… Continue reading How to Include AI in Your Graphic Design Workflow
How to invert a logo correctly
Inverting a logo may seem like a simple color swap, but it requires adjustment and customization to maintain clarity, balance, and impact. Different factors can affect how a logo appears when flipped from light to dark. To ensure a visually appealing and legible logo design, we must consider the irradiation illusion and shadow distortions—these two… Continue reading How to invert a logo correctly
How Service Design Will Evolve with AI Agents
Summary: AI will force the transformation of service design by introducing new actors, shifting user dynamics, and redefining success metrics. Service design is the activity of planning and organizing a business’s resources (people, props, and processes) in order to effectively deliver the intended experience. As products and services grow in sophistication, so does the need… Continue reading How Service Design Will Evolve with AI Agents
How to draw a Hawaiian shirt pattern in Adobe Illustrator
Let’s follow this step-by-step tutorial to learn how to create a Hawaii shirt pattern in Adobe Illustrator. If you don’t have the time to learn how to draw a Hawaiian shirt pattern, then just head over to Envato. The marketplace offers thousands of Illustrator add-ons and create assets that you can download! What you’ll learn… Continue reading How to draw a Hawaiian shirt pattern in Adobe Illustrator
Get started with Adobe Substance 3D Viewer
Thinking of getting into 3D design? One of the best ways to start is with Adobe Substance 3D Viewer, a beginner-friendly tool for playing with 3D models, textures, and materials in real time. No complicated setup needed—it’s just a simple, fun way to see your designs come to life. In this guide, we’ll go through… Continue reading Get started with Adobe Substance 3D Viewer
How to create a text animation Lottie
Ready to bring your text to life? In the following tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process of creating eye-catching text animations using Lottie, a powerful and lightweight animation format. You’ll learn how to create a Lottie animation in After Effects starting from a vibrant comic book text effect made in Adobe Illustrator. … Continue reading How to create a text animation Lottie
UX Conference June Announced (May 31 – Jun 13)
How will the Virtual Event 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 other… Continue reading UX Conference June Announced (May 31 – Jun 13)
200+ FREE Female Hair Brushes for Designers
In the world of digital photography and graphic design, hair retouching is one of the most intricate and essential skills. Whether you’re working on a fashion editorial, a portrait, or a commercial advertisement, well-retouched hair can elevate an image from good to stunning. Photoshop, the industry-standard tool for photo editing, offers a wide range of… Continue reading 200+ FREE Female Hair Brushes for Designers
Which AI storyboard generator should you use?
Ever had a great idea for a screenplay in your head, but struggled the moment you tried to sketch it? This is where AI can come in handy! AI storyboard generators can throw out fresh ideas in seconds, new angles, unexpected compositions, and shots you probably wouldn’t have thought of. Example of an AI storyboard… Continue reading Which AI storyboard generator should you use?
How to create a cute fruit pattern in Illustrator
Creating a cute fruit pattern in Adobe Illustrator is a fun and creative way to enhance your design skills. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to draw adorable fruits, apply warp effects, and turn them into a seamless pattern. Whether you’re designing for digital products, textiles, or wallpapers, this step-by-step guide will help you achieve… Continue reading How to create a cute fruit pattern in Illustrator