
7 Expert Tips for Creating a Convincing Promo Video
By Danny Rubyono
Drawing on more than 25 years of design and motion graphics experience, Toptal designer Danny Rubyono explains how he makes enticing promo videos that compel viewers to action.
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The Benefits of a Design System: Making Better Products, Faster
By Molham Bakir
Design systems increase collaboration, ensure consistency, and accelerate design and development cycles. Toptal product designer Molham Bakir lays out how—and shares insights and tips from his experience building them.
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UX Design Job Interview Tips for Global Candidates: Landing Your Dream Role in the US
By Elena Bukhonok
Searching for a design job is never easy—and it’s even more challenging if you’re new to the country and culture you want to work in. Here are steps one designer took to build a successful design career in America.
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Supporting Diverse Needs: A Rebranding Success Story
By Bariledum Keenam
Brand designer Bari Keenam shares how he turned a tricky logo redesign into a brand overhaul that helped his client establish an emotional connection with its customers.
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Sharpen Your Skills With Fun Online Games for Designers
By Susanne Aubert
Online design games are perfect for practicing tricky tools and techniques, boosting core UI/UX skills, and keeping pace with a rapidly evolving industry.
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Elevate Your E-commerce Journey With Animated UX Microinteractions
By Emily Adiseshiah
Toptal experts share their insights and best practices for designing motion effects that enhance e-commerce UX and increase conversions.
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Crucial Considerations for Aspiring Fintech UX Designers
By Gints Ziverts
Designing fintech products requires more than great UX/UI skills—you need to understand finance too. Here’s what designers need to know to get started.
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What’s Below the Surface: A Look at UX in the Beauty Industry
By Abigail Beshkin
Innovations in tech and shifts in consumer behavior are changing the cosmetics and skin care business. Here’s how designers in beauty UI and UX are adapting to the new trends.
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Less Trust, More Truth: Web3 Design Best Practices and Patterns
By Mayank Sharma
Developers want Web3, a decentralized model of the internet, to become mainstream. To achieve that, designers need to make Web3 apps more consistent and intuitive.
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