Simple guidelines for using Figma to showcase your strength as a visual storyteller

A trip down memory lane for seasoned UX designers. A lesson to learn for new ones.

In this round-up, we feature the best Figma tutorials from around the web. They cover a wide range of topics, from UI basics to more advanced techniques. With the help of these tutorials, you’ll be able to master Figma in no time.

Why designers should ditch Lorem Ipsum and learn to write

Can web design still be considered a “new” industry? Sure, it hasn’t been around for as long as tech stalwarts like software development or graphic design. But it’s no longer an emerging career opportunity, either.

Empathy maps are a powerful, flexible tool that can be used to plan for future research studies, capture insights during current user research, and communicate research insights from research that has already been conducted to others.

In this episode of the Smashing Podcast we ask how has the design industry changed? Is technology making our work easier? Vitaly Friedman talks to veteran designer Veerle Pieters to find out.

Accessible products are not niche if we look to take into consideration the accessibility persona spectrum. The persona spectrum reminds us that accessible design includes everyone and splits individuals into three key accessibility segments…

The term “responsive” means a lot of things now. We have media queries that check for user preferences, and modern CSS features that help us make a fluid layout without even using a media query. Responsive is different nowadays. It’s an exciting time, indeed!

Two-in-one background remover and image upscaler to handle unlimited batches of product images, portraits, or other photos. Drop your pics into the app and get the results in a few seconds. Skip the routine. Delegate it to AI.