In the visually-driven world of design, high-quality images are non-negotiable. Whether you’re creating social media graphics, website banners, or print materials, blurry or pixelated photos simply won’t cut it. That’s where image optimization comes in.
Most of my multi-page designs are typically created in Adobe InDesign, but for simpler layouts, I sometimes opt for Illustrator. While InDesign offers more advanced tools for managing text styles, the key advantage lies in its use of Master Pages. However, Illustrator also supports threaded text, allowing you to link text areas and have the content flow from one frame to another, along with several useful options and features.
Hair brushes let you replicate textures, strands, and gradients with just a few strokes, saving hours of manual work. The best part? Many of these tools are available for free, offering high-quality results without denting your budget. They range from fine, detailed strands perfect for close-ups to dynamic locks for quick volume rendering.
Did you found a button you like? Just click on it and paste the code to your project.
Get started with a collection of 586 free and open-source SVG icons compatible with Flowbite and Tailwind CSS based on solid and outline styles with React (JSX) and Figma support.
This innovative tool allows you to create beautiful animated 3D gradients that can be used for hero backgrounds or other design elements on your site. It’s incredibly easy to use and gives you endless creative possibilities
An exploration of real-time terrain reshaping through user interactions, using React Three Fiber.
As always, we’ve aimed for a range of apps, utilities, and services to help make life a little easier for designers, and for developers too. And, of course, what would a November collection be without some Thanksgiving images for our readers in the US? Enjoy!
Slideshows and photo galleries are a great addition to any video presentation. They serve as a storytelling vehicle and a way to keep viewers interested. You can also use them to transition to a new scene.
Hope you’re having a productive week! I’ve hand-picked some awesome resources for you this time around – we’re talking slick new CSS techniques for toggling content, a deep dive into why designers and developers sometimes clash (and how to fix it!), a sneak peek at the design trends that will dominate 2025, and an inspiring story about designing a custom keyboard.
