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Why Use Material Design? Weighing the Pros and Cons
Google’s Material Design guidelines have become the signature look of their websites and apps. Still, there are plenty of use cases outside of Google’s platforms where Material Design is also a solid choice.

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.
Machine Language – A Guide to Chatbot Terminology (with Infographic)
Chatbots have unique abilities that humans don’t. When we regard them as tools, they provide business opportunities humans can’t. Unfortunately, when it comes to chatbot terminology, confusion reigns.

Micah Bowers
Micah helps businesses craft meaningful connections through branding, illustration, and design.
Mini Tutorial – Leveraging Figma’s Features for the Entire Design Process
Can one program handle the entire digital product design process? Learn how Figma, a web-based interface design tool, promotes collaboration, iteration, and documentation throughout the design process.

Manuele Capacci
Manuele is a product designer who believes that great attention to UX and a design-thinking approach are at the core of successful projects.
The Efficient Approach: How to Design a Lean UX MVP
Think. Make. Check. The Lean UX process works well with the MVP process—Prototype, Measure, Learn. Combining Lean UX and MVP allows designers to create valuable products in less time, with less waste.

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.
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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Hotjar: UX and Conversion Tips
Unfortunately, it’s not possible to get every site visitor to convert. Eventually, businesses will need to turn to behavioral analytics and figure out why visitors aren’t turning into customers.

Laura Geley
Laura is a senior UX/UI designer and a member of the prestigious Awwwards jury. She specializes in UX solutions for eCommerce.
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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