Follow along with this photo compositing Photoshop tutorial to create a surreal space scene with a vibrant neon light effect. We’ll use assets from a free sample pack of the Ultimate Universe Creator product that’s exclusively available for Spoon Graphics viewers to download. I’ll show you how to compose the various space-themed graphics to make… Continue reading Duotone Neon Light Space Poster Photoshop Tutorial
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Akendi UX Blog
Akendi UX Blog https://www.akendi.com/blog UX Reflections on Experience Thinking Wed, 18 Sep 2024 21:28:25 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://www.akendi.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/favicon-16×16-1.png Akendi UX Blog https://www.akendi.com/blog 32 32 Design Sprints Extended: Design on Track Design Sprints Extended: Design on Track Design Sprints Extended: Design on Track Sat, 14 Sep 2024 22:08:46 +0000 Design Sprints Extended: Design on… Continue reading Akendi UX Blog
15 Free Resume Templates (PSD)
In today’s competitive job market, a strong first impression can be the key to landing your dream role. Your resume is often that first introduction to potential employers. By choosing the right design, you can highlight your skills and experiences while standing out visually. If you’re looking for professionally designed resumes without breaking the bank,… Continue reading 15 Free Resume Templates (PSD)
Exciting New Tools for Designers, September 2024
Compilations By Paddi MacDonnell September 02, 2024 Welcome to September’s toolbox. This time around we are aiming to simplify life, with some light and fast analytics, an all-in-one productivity dashboard, an excellent project scope management tool, and some helpful Mac utilities among other goodies. Enjoy! Seline is minimalist, privacy-friendly analytics. It is cookie-less but still… Continue reading Exciting New Tools for Designers, September 2024
35+ Creative Lettering Posters to Ignite Your Design Passion
Lettering posters are a fantastic medium for expressing creativity, making a statement, or simply exploring the art of typography. Whether you’re a seasoned designer or a budding creative, learning how to create effective and inspiring lettering posters can significantly elevate your design skills and portfolio. This article will guide you through the process of creating… Continue reading 35+ Creative Lettering Posters to Ignite Your Design Passion
Are the Design Systems Just Another Emperor’s Wardrobe?
Posted on: 24 July 2024 Dan Iaboni Ph.D – Chief Experience Officer Organizations often desire a UX design system but avoid taking the necessary steps to create the right one. A well-executed design system symbolizes UX maturity that everyone wishes to showcase, akin to a status symbol. However, one must do more than copy and… Continue reading Are the Design Systems Just Another Emperor’s Wardrobe?
Origami: 12 Free Animated 3D Objects
A set of twelve free 3D animations created with React Three Fiber and GSAP. Today we have something special for you: 12 awesome animated 3D objects that you can use for free in your projects. Created with React Three Fiber and GSAP, these animations are easy to integrate and perfect for adding a bit of… Continue reading Origami: 12 Free Animated 3D Objects
How Can a ReactJS Development Company Enhance Your Web Application?
In today’s digital landscape, the performance and functionality of web applications are paramount. As businesses strive to deliver superior user experiences, choosing the right technologies and expertise becomes crucial. ReactJS, a widely acclaimed JavaScript library for building user interfaces, has emerged as a leading tool for web application development. Collaborating with a ReactJS development company… Continue reading How Can a ReactJS Development Company Enhance Your Web Application?
How to Choose a Website Design Agency in London
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of social media marketing and website design, London stands out as a global hub for innovation, creativity, and talent. The city is home to a plethora of agencies, each with its unique strengths, specialties, and approaches to design and marketing. As a business owner or marketing professional, navigating this… Continue reading How to Choose a Website Design Agency in London
3 Essential Design Trends, July 2024
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Download All These Fonts for Just $29
How do you fancy getting your hands on a hand-picked selection of fantastic fonts to take your design projects to the next level? Design Cuts have put together another deal packed full of top quality fonts and squashed the price down by 91%, so much so that there isn’t much left on the price tag!… Continue reading Download All These Fonts for Just $29
How Digital Design Agencies Craft Iconic Logos Graphic Design Junction
In the world of branding, the logo is more than just a visual mark; it serves as the cornerstone of a company’s identity. A well-crafted logo can communicate the essence of a business, attract new customers, and differentiate it from competitors. This is where the expertise of a digital design agency comes into play, integrating… Continue reading How Digital Design Agencies Craft Iconic Logos Graphic Design Junction
Push Animation on Grid Items
Already a while back, I saw this really nice grid animation by Rémi Clauss: I was particularly interested in the grid part where the smaller items fly away while the clicked one animates to fullscreen. So I was wondering if this could be something I could easily do with the help of CSS Grid and… Continue reading Push Animation on Grid Items
32 Creative Stationery Mockups That Will Make Your Brand Stand Out
The Power of Presentation: How creative stationery mockups elevate your corporate branding! For graphic designers working on corporate branding, a logo and color palette are just the beginning. A truly cohesive brand identity extends to all touchpoints, including the seemingly small detail of business stationery. But how do you effectively showcase your vision for letterheads,… Continue reading 32 Creative Stationery Mockups That Will Make Your Brand Stand Out
Hover Motion Intro Animation | Codrops
A little hover motion effect on a grid and an intro animation. I have a real appreciation for websites that incorporate playful interactive visuals; they add a distinctive character to a brand and create an engaging experience for visitors. Recently, I came across sink.design, where they aptly refer to these visuals as “Play.” Just click… Continue reading Hover Motion Intro Animation | Codrops
Explore the Stunning Graphic Design of Adobe Summit 2024
Discover the innovative graphic design of Adobe Summit 2024 by Damon xart and Oddfellows, featuring vibrant visuals and dynamic animations. The Adobe Summit 2024, designed by Damon xart in collaboration with Oddfellows, stands as a testament to innovation in graphic design. This event brings together leading creatives to explore the latest trends and advancements in… Continue reading Explore the Stunning Graphic Design of Adobe Summit 2024
Opportunities for AI in Accessibility
In reading Joe Dolson’s recent piece on the intersection of AI and accessibility, I absolutely appreciated the skepticism that he has for AI in general as well as for the ways that many have been using it. In fact, I’m very skeptical of AI myself, despite my role at Microsoft as an accessibility innovation strategist… Continue reading Opportunities for AI in Accessibility
Recipe for Success – Design Essentials for Crafting Engaging Meal Plan Graphics Graphic Design Junction
Often, when crafting meal plan graphics, we tend to overlook the fact that our designs need to do more than just convey information – they should feel appealing, trigger emotions, and even stimulate the sense of taste magically. So, let’s explore the recipe for a killer meal plan design. The ingredients? A canny use of… Continue reading Recipe for Success – Design Essentials for Crafting Engaging Meal Plan Graphics Graphic Design Junction
Inspirational Websites Roundup: Webflow Special #3
We’re thrilled to welcome you back to the third edition of our exclusive roundup, where we continue to showcase some of the most incredible Webflow websites out there. Teaming up once more with Webflow, the leading website builder that empowers designers globally, we’ve curated a new selection of websites showcasing creativity, sophistication, and technical expertise.… Continue reading Inspirational Websites Roundup: Webflow Special #3
Unlock the Magic of UX Research
As a UX researcher with a background in anthropology, I’m guilty of taking for granted the value of doing UX research to inform good design. When your worldview – your entire way of thinking and seeing the world – has been shaped by social science, it’s continually shocking to be reminded that not everyone automatically… Continue reading Unlock the Magic of UX Research
Blurry Text Reveal on Scroll
A blurry text reveal animation on scroll inspired by Rauno’s “Blur reveal”. Some interesting experiments have been shared lately on X showing progressive blurs on all kinds of elements and this one by Rauno caught my eye: It’s a stunning effect and I was wondering if something similar could be achieved by simply “unblurring” text… Continue reading Blurry Text Reveal on Scroll
Better Web Security Means Less Convenience – For Now
The web makes our lives more convenient. We can order a T-shirt or a pizza with a few clicks. We can conduct global research without leaving our seats. It has changed the way we do just about everything. As web designers, we seek to add even more convenience. We employ systems to “remember” users. We… Continue reading Better Web Security Means Less Convenience – For Now
Fresh Fonts: Elevate Your Designs with the Latest Free Fonts
29 Shares In the world of graphic design, the quest for fresh fonts is perpetual. Designers, both seasoned and novice, are constantly on the lookout for new free fonts to infuse vitality into their projects. The significance of typography in conveying messages, evoking emotions, and establishing brand identity cannot be overstated. Hence, the availability of… Continue reading Fresh Fonts: Elevate Your Designs with the Latest Free Fonts
Some On-Scroll Text Highlight Animations
Some ideas for scroll-based text highlight animations. Today I’d love to share some text highlight effects that have been whirling in my mind for a while. They are inspired by some details I saw in Dribbble shots and some other videos. The idea is to highlight text, particularly words, on scroll, when they come into… Continue reading Some On-Scroll Text Highlight Animations