Digital design is more than just picking the right colors and fonts. It is about using precise calculations to create balance and harmony. Artists have used these ideas for hundreds of years to make things aesthetically pleasing. Today, online architects often use these same golden proportions to make layouts look good and feel just right. This not only makes virtual platforms easier to use, but also fosters an enjoyable experience.
A concept-to-site journey in Webflow, shaped by design, dev, and bold animation principles.
Some critics question the agnostic nature of Web Components, with some even arguing that they are not real components. Gabriel Shoyomboa explores this topic in-depth, comparing Web Components and framework components, highlighting their strengths and trade-offs, and evaluating their performance.
The integration of Artificial Intelligence into user experience design is rapidly transforming the field, marking a significant evolution in the role of UX professionals. As AI-powered tools become increasingly capable of handling more routine and repetitive tasks within the design and research process, UX designers are finding themselves transitioning from primary creators of all design elements to curators who guide and refine AI outputs to ensure they align with fundamental…
Remember the last time you got sick? Probably not your favorite memory. Your immune system was reacting to an invasion; adapting, strengthening, and learning how to prevent another identical attack. Without that illness, you wouldn’t be able to fight it off in the future. Now imagine if you had lived in a completely sterile environment, never exposed to a single germ. The moment you stepped outside, your body would be…
Ever wondered why clicking a button on a website feels so natural? It’s because much of what we see on the web is inspired by how we interact with objects in real life! From flipping switches to browsing stacks of cards, designers borrow everyday experiences to create intuitive interfaces. Let’s explore some popular UI components, see where they come from in the physical world, and have a little fun along…
This year’s report, based on insights from nearly 300 designers, engineers, and product folks, reveals some juicy trends—and, of course, a few classic challenges that come with the territory.
Flowbite React just got a major update which improves the theming system to allow better customization of the components using Tailwind CSS classes, a new CLI and upgrade tool, prefix support, and over 12 new integration guides.
As CEO and Co-founder of software development platform Linear, Karri has built his success by making impenetrable quality his differentiator in a crowded startup market. His approach offers an alternative to the Zuckerberg “move fast and break things” mantra, which may have worked years ago but no longer resonates in today’s more mature, design-conscious market. “You have to match that level of capability or quality, otherwise people just don’t pay attention,”…
Hello! It’s starting to feel a little like Spring here in New York. For this week’s issue I’ve gathered together seven of the most interesting ideas about design I’ve shared over the past six months for your reading pleasure.
