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A Guide to Effective User Onboarding Best Practices
User onboarding best practices help designers create an onboarding experience that works well from the start. Knowing which onboarding pattern works best for each type of app puts designers ahead.
Cameron Chapman
Cameron comes from a design background and is the author of two web design books: Color for Web Design and The Smashing Idea Book.
Who's at the Helm? – Dissecting the Qualities of Design Leadership
Should designers lead? Can design leadership be defined? What leadership style gets the best results? We present six design leadership profiles and examine the pros and cons of each.
Sara Vilas Santiago
Sara is an innovative design leader that has driven growth for more than 100 multinational corporations, mostly in the financial sector.
Gray Matter: What Is a Mind Map in the Design Process?
Mind maps are widely used as a thinking tool. Designers can use them to organize ideas into an arrangement for clarity as well as untangle system complexity to make things more understandable.
Calin Balea
Calin is a product/branding designer and a lean UX practitioner with over six years of experience working with startups and large companies.
Prominent Design Conferences 2020
Even the sharpest designers need to explore new ideas, learn about new techniques, and draw inspiration from other creatives to stay on top. We present a list of the most prominent design conferences to consider attending in 2020.
Miklos Philips
Miklos is a lead UX designer, product design strategist, author, and speaker with more than 18 years of experience in the design field.
The Designer's Edge – An Overview of Photoshop Plugins
Photoshop plugins increase functionality and efficiency. But there’s a problem. With so many options, it’s hard to know which are worthwhile. So, we’ve curated the finest Photoshop plugins available.
Micah Bowers
Micah helps businesses craft meaningful connections through branding, illustration, and design.
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The Higher Ground – A Guide to Design Ethics
An ethical approach to design is built on questions, not preconceived notions of right and wrong. But what questions should we ask, and how do we classify our answers?
Micah Bowers
Micah helps businesses craft meaningful connections through branding, illustration, and design.
Tips and Considerations When Choosing a Typeface (with Infographic)
The right typeface can make a design, while the wrong one can definitely break it. There are a few things designers can keep in mind to make typeface selection easier and more focused.
Cameron Chapman
Cameron comes from a design background and is the author of two web design books: Color for Web Design and The Smashing Idea Book.
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