For much of the time I’ve spent fiddling with the code for this site, I kept my navigation for desktop and mobile nearly identical. A horizontal row of labels and icons: on desktop, displayed next to my name and, on mobile, those same items under my name. That’s (fairly) recently been swapped out for proper, responsive, mobile navigation that’s facilitated with a bit of CSS.
Believe it or not, great branding is about more than just a logo. Ask the experts and they’ll tell you that it’s a combination of things. “We respond to experiences,” says Ben Marshall, creative director at Landor Associates, “stories we can pass on, and frankly, some things that are simply unusual or inspired.”
Let’s explore how this principle can make your interfaces more intuitive and user-friendly.
The great thing about being a freelancer is that you’re in charge. That can also work against you, though. You make all the decisions. So, who’s to blame when something goes wrong? Just take a look in the mirror.
Welcome to our roundup of the best new fonts we’ve found online in the last month. This month, there are notably fewer revivals and serifs and a lot more chunky sans serifs than usual. Enjoy!
Whether you want to take your user research skills to the next level, get better at UX writing, or stay up-to-date on the latest design trends, a newsletter is the perfect opportunity to get the best of the best resources delivered straight to your inbox on a regular basis. In this post, we highlight some design newsletters that you might want to consider subscribing to.
Visuals are a core part of the design process, but they can also conceal incomplete thinking. Without establishing conceptual fidelity through tools like the primary user benefit, designers risk creating negative value for their teams.
Have you ever stared at a blank page, feeling the urge to create something, but found yourself stuck in a creative block, not knowing how to start? You’re not alone. Creativity can be a fickle friend. It might inspire you with ideas at 3 AM and then vanish when you’re ready to work. But here’s some uplifting news: Your smartphone, the device you carry with you everywhere, could be the secret…
Figma has revolutionized the design world with its real-time collaboration and seamless design process. However, presenting your designs effectively often requires high-quality mockups that showcase your work in a realistic context.
Learn how to visually test websites using Chromatic and Playwright to ensure that web interfaces remain visually consistent and free of bugs.
