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Embrace Fear and Experimentation in Design

In the sprawling cosmos of design, typography holds a unique gravitational pull. It influences emotions, communicates intent, and can make or break a visual identity. The act of selecting, designing, and pairing typefaces can be daunting, but it’s also where the magic happens. Trusting your gut, embracing experimentation, and understanding the emotional power of type can transform a simple project into an unforgettable experience

Practical Guide To Icon Design

Icon design is always a balance between clarity, simplicity, and visual appeal. This article shares key practical UX and UI recommendations to help guide the icon design process.

Creating a custom cursor for your website

I’ve been working on my portfolio website to showcase my work, and I wanted it to stand out with a touch of personality.

From Design to Development Without Translation

Escape siloed design and engineering processes and speed up your product development by using code as your single source of truth. Let’s explore how.

Design System Naming Conventions – How to Set Them

Design system naming conventions are the standardized rules and guidelines used to name elements within a design system. This includes naming design tokens, components, patterns, styles, and any other elements that are part of the design system. A well-defined naming convention is crucial for maintaining clarity, consistency, and ease of use across both design and development teams.

Storefront hero section examples with Tailwind CSS

Use these hero sections built for e-commerce websites as the storefront part of your homepage where you can add CTA sections and show promotions to increase conversion rates

Aspects of the Early Web I’d Like to See Come Back

The early web (we’ll define it as 1995 – 2005) was an adventurous place. The narrative was that anyone could participate in this new medium. Thus, it attracted an eclectic mix of creators.

The story of creating Figma Sans

As Figma expands to include tools for all product builders, our community has evolved—and so has our brand. We’ve overhauled our entire visual identity from color palette to illustration style and even commissioned a new typeface.

Design System Contribution Models

Contribution models allow product teams to add new features to existing designs based on their product requirements without breaking the quality of existing designs.

Behind the design: crafting over 800+ icons for Webflow’s rebrand

A deep dive into the creative process, challenges, and design principles behind Webflow’s new iconography.

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