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Understanding Design Systems and Patterns
Learn about the evolution of design systems and how designers can adopt a holistic approach to systems thinking.
Darcie G. Fitzpatrick
Darcie is a design leader with a passion for user-centered methods, business strategy, and intuitive user experiences.
Visual Designers vs. Graphic Designers: Who Does What and Why (With Infographic)
Because graphic design and visual design both focus on aesthetics, the line between the two disciplines is often blurred, especially when referencing digital designs (includes infographic).
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.
Ditch MVPs, Adopt Minimum Viable Prototypes (MVPrs)
Learn the value of minimum viable prototypes (MVPrs), a quick and affordable way to create, launch, test, and improve digital products based on real-world insights.
Alexandru Giuseppe Ispas
Alexandru is a product designer with more than nine years of experience focused on creating easy-to-use experiences for web and mobile.
Following Trends: Homage vs. Design Plagiarism
When looking for inspiration, designers should consider what they can add to the work of others. Where can they make it better? More useful? More elegant? More efficient?
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.
Prominent E-commerce Trends and Their Influence on Design (with Infographic)
Many exciting trends in e-commerce are on the horizon, from AI and AR to chatbots and voice ordering. The future of e-commerce will be shaped by trailblazing tech and savvy UX design (with infographic).
Miklos Philips
Miklos is a UX designer, product design strategist, author, and speaker with more than 18 years of experience in the design field.
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E-commerce 101: Understanding Shopping Cart Abandonment (With Infographic)
An illuminating infographic highlights 10 e-commerce pain points that ruin the user experience and lead to shopping cart abandonment.
Micah Bowers
Micah helps businesses craft meaningful engagement through branding, illustration, and design.
A Spectrum of Possibilities: The Go-to UI Color Guide
Color is the master key to compelling design communication, but UI designers must learn to wield its power. This guide simplifies color theory concepts and shows designers how to use color with precision.
Micah Bowers
Micah helps businesses craft meaningful engagement through branding, illustration, and design.
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