Stay Cool: How to Take Design Feedback Strategically
Giving and receiving feedback—without losing one’s cool—is an art. It’s incumbent on designers to encourage others to give them quality design critiques on their work that cultivates constructive discussion.
Bree Chapin
Breaking Down the Principles of Design (With Infographic)
Understanding the principles of design and how they interact is vital for both new and expert designers. Implementing them purposefully is key to creating visually appealing, functional designs.
Cameron Chapman
Level Up: A Guide to Game UI (with Infographic)
Like websites or mobile apps, video games have common UI components that help players navigate and accomplish goals. Discover the four classes of game UI in this level-warping infographic.
Micah Bowers
Top Data Visualization Examples and Dashboard Designs
Data visualization and dashboard design is both an art and a science. The correct use of dashboard UX and graphical excellence principles turn ordinary graphics into extraordinary experiences.
Shane Ketterman
What Is Strategic Design Thinking and How Can It Empower Designers?
Designers are not mere pixel pushers. If they improved communication and employed their skills more effectively through strategic design thinking, they could make a bigger impact with their work.
Kent Mundle
Pinterest for Designers – An Overview
When it comes to social media for designers, the first site that comes to mind is Instagram. But designers shouldn’t overlook the second-most-popular image-based social network: Pinterest.
Cameron Chapman
The Dos and Don’ts of a Rebranding Strategy
Rebranding requires a lot of strategy. Some companies have done it well, others have flopped. Learn what works and what doesn’t in this list of lessons gathered from those who have rebranded.
Jordan DeVos
All About Process: Dissecting Case Study Portfolios
A portfolio is more than a cache of images, it’s a way to demonstrate design skills and problem solving to clients. We show how to elevate portfolios by explaining the inner workings of a case study.
Adnan Puzic
Design Principles: An Introduction to Visual Hierarchy
The theory of visual hierarchy is different from its practical application. More advanced concepts of visual perception are worth exploring because their mastery is key for great visual design.
Miklos Philips
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