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Take It to the Limit – An Overview of Long Scroll Websites
While infinite scroll has become a popular and common design pattern, there are some potential pitfalls UI designers should watch out for when designing a site that uses long scrolling.
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.
Atomic Design and Sketch: A Guide to Improving Workflow
Improving workflow and maintaining consistent design standards throughout a product can be achieved using Sketch and Atomic Design.
Octavio Cruz García
Octavio has been involved in projects designing user interfaces from concept to launch for the past six years.
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The Importance of Design Education
Design education is often accused of being costly and irrelevant. But with a shift in perspective, universities don’t simply prepare students for a job, they cultivate innovation and ambition.
Jordan DeVos
Jordan’s expertise spans across brand strategy, service design, and UX. She works with organizations to help strengthen teams and innovate.
Why You Don’t Need Design Education
For decades, a design diploma was the golden ticket to career opportunity. As this path now faces scrutiny, we examine the issues plaguing design institutions and offer radical solutions for change.
Micah Bowers
Micah helps businesses craft meaningful engagement through branding, illustration, and design.
Empty States: The Most Overlooked Aspect of UX
Empty states are often overlooked in UX design, but they can be drivers of substantial business benefits, and if done right, contribute to a more compelling user experience.
Shane Ketterman
Shane comes from a background in architecture and design, information technology, and content marketing, and has a passion for UX research.
Simplicity Is Key: Exploring Minimal Web Design
Designers who approach minimalist UI design as being easy are often surprised at the amount of effort, time, and skill required to create a product that can achieve its aims while remaining truly minimalist.
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.
Color Theory for Designers – A Crash Course (with Infographic)
Color: It’s stunningly beautiful and maddeningly deceptive. Use this color theory field guide (with an infographic) to make lightning-quick color choices with unwavering confidence.
Micah Bowers
Micah helps businesses craft meaningful engagement through branding, illustration, and design.
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