For years, freelance web designers have been encouraged to book new projects. It’s how I built my business. I’m betting that many more have done the same.

The realization of being in the wrong career could be disconcerting and can feel like a dead-end. But at the same time, it is also a pivotal moment for change.

Creating a visually appealing and user-friendly website is more important than ever. Modern creators need the best tools to bring their visions to life. From AI-powered web design to traditional software, today’s web page design tools suite diverse needs, ensuring dynamic and engaging web experiences.

New products can still thrive in crowded markets, as demonstrated by companies such as Linear, Loom, and Superhuman. How do they achieve this? Often, it’s due to exceptional design tailored to a specific niche. Here’s the story behind our approach at Hellotime, where simplicity and speed are our guiding principles.

Figma, the popular collaborative design platform, recently announced it is also getting in on the AI hype train. The company’s latest move will also involve leveraging user-generated content to train its AI models, a decision that was somewhat expected to happen.

In this monthly roundup, we highlight the top AI news stories from June

There’s no doubt that in tech, success is assumed based on the loudest voices or the spiciest headlines. But that doesn’t mean that those people and projects are actually the most successful. What truly defines the best open source projects, and why should we care? Although the recentState of JavaScript Awards isn’t specifically for open source, it can still provide more context into this question.

With design tools further commoditising and sanitising expected creative output, the time for designers to be able to stand out is very much here. I think for some, learning to code is a good route for that.

Ever since the explosion of design tools about a decade ago, back when Sketch’s community plugins took off, design tool extensions have emerged as a thriving economy. Designers and developers have platforms not only to design in, but to extend and customize with new ideas and capabilities that improve their workflows.

Let’s learn about the principles that drive how Senior Content Designer Lauren Tormey enhances material and ensures clarity and accessibility for university students.