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.
Struggling to find bold, elegant fonts that stand out? Whether you’re a graphic designer, entrepreneur, or hobbyist, choosing the right thick cursive font can make or break your project. Thick script fonts—with their chunky strokes and fluid curves—are perfect for logos, wedding invitations, social media graphics, and branding. Yet, sifting through thousands of free options is time-consuming and frustrating.
Are you about to embark on a new website development project? Want an easy-to-follow checklist to ensure online success?
When designing an icon set, one of the most important things to keep in mind is that a set is more than just a collection of individual icons—it’s a cohesive visual story. Great icon sets can flesh out a detailed picture of a particular subject or topic with consistency, clarity, and intentionality. Whether you’re illustrating a broad theme or specific objects, maintaining a unified style across your icons is essential for…
Intoday’s fast‑paced digital world, designers are often faced with the challenge of creating interfaces that are both minimalistic and functionally comprehensive. Minimalism emphasizes clarity, simplicity, and usability by removing unnecessary clutter. In contrast, comprehensive functionality requires incorporating a wide range of features that meet diverse user needs. Striking the right balance is crucial: too little information can leave users frustrated, while too much detail can overwhelm them. This article delves…
This isn’t your typical blog post; it’s an interactive experience in itself. As you scroll through the article, Amelia doesn’t just talk about the problem—she shows you. The design is slick, smooth, and responsive, letting you feel firsthand how much we’ve lost when interfaces were reduced to sterile, flat designs.
Social media platforms are constantly tweaking their algorithms, making it challenging for brands and creators to maintain visibility.
Today, we’re announcing new features in Figma Slides that unlock high-fidelity design and cross-functional collaboration.
Flat design is becoming a thing of the past, giving way to a new era dubbed ‘Skeuomorphism 2.0’. This emerging trend embraces more intricate aesthetics like gradients, shadows, and blurs. New tools and standards, such as RVE for animations, are making it easier to integrate these elements into creative projects and landing pages, offering designers more freedom and variety. Despite this shift, mastery of these complex design elements is crucial…
What are the rules of shot composition? Join Tom and Hayden as they explore 5 key rules and show how you can use composition to tell your story by creating intrigue, drama, and visual interest.
