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The Secret to Instagram Success Using a Cohesive Visual Style

Instagram hosts over 2 billion monthly active users, making it one of the most competitive platforms for brands and content creators seeking attention. With millions of posts uploaded daily, standing out requires more than just great content. The secret to Instagram success lies in developing a cohesive Instagram feed that immediately communicates brand identity and keeps followers engaged. Research shows that accounts with consistent visual themes experience 23% higher engagement rates…

Rolling out Santa without freezing productivity: Tips from securing Figma’s fleet

We scaled Santa, an open-source binary authorization tool, across all Figmates’ laptops to boost endpoint security while keeping workflows seamless. Here’s how we tackled the challenges and ensured a smooth rollout.

Implementing Modern Web Design Trends with Website Builders in 2025

Web design ideas in 2025 demonstrate a bright and unusual approach. They combine aesthetics, proven functionality, perfect usability, and innovations. Who dictates trends for design developments? Surely, it is real visitors who use the websites every day and desire to enjoy both attractive design and improved functionality.

How 10 years of UX innovation digitally transformed Transport Focus into the UK’s go-to transport resource

When Transport Focus first approached us in 2012, we could never have predicted that a decade later, we’d be stewarding one of the UK’s most critical public resources through its third major evolution. What started as a straightforward website redesign has grown into a strategic partnership that demonstrates the power of sustained collaboration.

Create a color contrast checker with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

In this tutorial, we’ll create a color contrast tool that lets you check the accessibility and readability of text, by comparing the ratio between background and foreground colors.

How to Create Reusable Canva Templates for Your Brand

Consistency is key when it comes to building a memorable brand. But keeping your designs aligned, especially when your team is growing or juggling lots of content, can be time-consuming.

Figma moves closer to its community with Latin American Spanish localization

Figma, a design and development platform for people who build apps, websites, and other digital products together, is expanding its presence in Latin America. At the same time, it is further localizing its products with the launch of Latin American Spanish.

Why no one takes content design seriously (and how to change that)

Content design. The somewhat forgotten practice that guides users from A to B. That structures information. That plays a simple yet powerful role in shaping user experience (UX). The unsung hero of design that very rarely receives the recognition it deserves.

The 7 Stages of Pushing Pixels: From Hope to Existential Dread

If you often just obsessively nudge pixels until your sanity starts to fray… This painfully relatable (and slightly unhinged) journey through the 7 stages of pushing pixels is for you! If you’ve ever cried over a 0.5px misalignment, this one’s your therapy session.

Implement WCAG Rules in Your Infographics

Create WCAG-compliant infographics with expert tips on alt text, contrast, and screen reader support. Make your visuals accessible to all.

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