How New Heuristics Are Reshaping the Creative Process Between Humans and Machines

3D web design has the power to pull users in, keep them engaged, and make experiences unforgettable—but only if it’s done right. When it’s smooth, intuitive, and actually *helps* users navigate or interact, it’s a game-changer. But if it slows things down, confuses users, or adds unnecessary complexity, it’s nothing more than a digital roadblock.

But our digital world has been getting flatter, more muted.

Simple products are immediately familiar and usable. When I pick up a knife or a cup, I never have to think to myself, “How do I use this?”, even if I’m at a friend’s and have never seen their tableware before.

Whether you’re starting fresh or maintaining a mature system, this growing collection of tactics is designed to help you make progress at every stage.

Want to bring your vector illustrations to life? Follow this step-by-step guide to create a dynamic Lottie animation from a stock SVG graphic! Learn how to animate characters, add expressive motion, and create seamless looping effects using Lottie Creator.

Hello! In this week’s Design Lobster we’re digging into what makes design feel truly alive. We’re exploring the powerful gaming concept of “juice” and marvelling at the lifelike movement of a famous 18th century automaton. Prepare to be delighted!

Traditionally, stock graphics are created by artists, photographers, and illustrators. But now, there’s a new player in the mix—artificial intelligence.

Have you worked on a new website design and lost some key components? It’s a real issue, as you lose progress, and your project completion gets pushed back. But remember, whether you’re using macOS or Windows, your computer is made up of parts that can sometimes fail, just like you. But don’t panic prematurely, there’s a good chance you can recover those files. In this article, we will show you…

Explore how structured design decisions are transforming design systems through Penpot’s native tokens, real-world workflows, and open standards.