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Design System In 90 Days

So we want to set up a new design system for your product. How do we get it up and running from scratch? Do we start with key stakeholders, UI audits, or naming conventions? And what are some of the critical conversations we need to have early to avoid problems down the line?

The problem with good design

Various members of the team shared their designs for me to review. Here I’ll show you Jamie’s redesign because it shows how good design leads to more problems.

Adobe’s brand refresh

The creative software giant has unveiled a new brand identity developed in collaboration with Mother Design. Read on to find out what’s changed and what designers can learn from it.  

Config 2025: Pushing design further

Dylan Field runs down everything we launched at Config 2025 and explains why pushing design further matters more now than ever.

How to Add Page Numbers and Sections in Adobe InDesign

Most of the work I’ve done over the past few weeks has been focused on print design projects, many of which involved multi-page materials like flyers, brochures, manuals, catalogs and workbooks. In other words, this is the type of work that is best managed using Adobe InDesign. Some of these include multiple sections, each with different page numbering styles. Maybe you’ve been wondering how you add page numbers to your…

Figma Sites Isn’t the Future

Figma Sites just dropped, promising to kill WordPress and dethrone Framer — but under the glossy UI lies a half-baked toy, not a revolution. It might be the future of web design… just not today.

How to create an animated logo

Learn how to make a Lottie animation by preparing your Adobe Illustrator files for animation in After Effects. This tutorial covers organizing layers, optimizing vector graphics, and creating an animated logo.

The Art & Science of the 6-Color UI Palette: Your Expert Guide Using Adobe Color

In the dynamic world of UI design, color is far more than just an aesthetic choice; it’s a fundamental building block of user experience. Moving beyond fleeting trends or purely subjective preferences towards a defined, structured color system can dramatically elevate your designs. This guide, written for experienced UI designers like you, delves deep into crafting a harmonious and highly effective 6-Color UI Palette, primarily leveraging the power of Adobe Color. We’ll…

UX Redesign: 7 Signs Your Product Might Be Due for One

UX isn’t just about how things look. It’s about how people feel when they interact with what you’ve built. And when something feels off, users can tell.

Integrating Localization Into Design Systems

Learn how two designers tackled the challenges of building a localization-ready design system for a global audience. This case study dives into how Rebecca and Mark combined Figma Variables and design tokens to address multilingual design issues, such as text overflow, RTL layouts, and font inconsistencies. They share key lessons learned and the hurdles they faced — including Figma’s limitations — along with the solutions they developed to create dynamic,…

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