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CodeImage – A tool for manage and beautify your code screenshots

CodeImage is a web application that allows you to manage your code snippets and beautify them quickly to share it everywhere. CodeImage is an open source side project born thanks to the SolidJS hackathon and it’s currently maintained

Why KIA’s confusing logo is part of a growing design trend

Kia has a logo problem: namely, that people can’t quite read it. The recent revelation that the company’s new logo causes 30,000 people a month to Google “KN car” sent the design world into a minor tizzy, resulting in a number of proposals to “fix” the logo by restoring the missing crossbar to its “A.” This unimaginative, too-literal approach

How to make UI color palettes

Creating a UI color palette can sometimes feel a bit complicated and messy. But I’ve developed a systematic, efficient method for making a color system. In this video, I run through the 5 steps I use (plus a few extra tips for working with color)!

TikTok tests landscape videos in major shake-up

Video-sharing platform TikTok has started testing a new landscape mode with select users around the world. Some experts say the feature will help it directly compete with rival video platforms like YouTube.  

Empty states: 5 practical tips for designers

Content is what provides value for most apps. Along with features, content is a primary reason why people start using products. This is why it’s critical to consider how we design empty states, those moments in a user’s journey when an app might not have content for a user yet.

Avatar producers finally break silence over THAT logo

Avatar The Way of Water, the sequel to 2009’s Avatar is released today. It hasn’t exactly received rave reviews. But one thing it tried to put right was to update the franchise’s logo, which became one of the most mocked logos in film due to its use of the off-the-shelf typeface Papyrus.

Does Your Product Actually Need Dark Mode?

If you’ve been building apps and have been around for a few key moments – say circa 2018-2019 – you might recall the current thing of those times, the dark mode. That’s when both Apple and Google decided to introduce their versions of dark mode during their annual WDDCand I/O conferences. It didn’t stop (or start) there though. Most major players in tech sprinted to replace the traditional blinding white…

Design Systems 101: An Introductory Guide for UX/UI Designers

A design system is a collection of principles that govern the design of a brand’s digital experience. It provides a set of guidelines for how your brand should look and feel across all channels and devices. When done correctly, using a design system can have many benefits for your business or organization — from improved communication and efficiency to more consistent branding across all digital channels.

6 User Research Methods & When To Use Them

User research is the process of understanding user needs and desires through observation and feedback. It’s one of the most important aspects of UX design, and it’s used to inform all aspects of the design process, from initial sketches to the final product. Through user research, we can answer important questions about our design, such as Who are our users? and What do they need?

Optimizing Web Fonts in Next.js 13

Web fonts are an essential aspect of modern web design. They allow for beautiful typography on the web, unique to your product. However, using web fonts can also introduce challenges. If you’re a frequent internet user like most people reading this, chances are that you’ve come cross the following phenomenon…

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