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The Toptal Design Blog is a hub for advanced design studies by professional designers in the Toptal network on all facets of digital design, ranging from detailed design tutorials to in-depth coverage of new design trends, techniques, and technologies.

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Toptalauthors are vetted experts in their fields and write on topics in which they have demonstrated experience. All of our content is peer reviewed and validated by Toptal experts in the same field.

Adobe XD vs Sketch: Showdown 2020

Two heavyweight contenders continue to battle it out to capture the top spot for the most favored design tool: Adobe XD vs Sketch. Which tool will rule them all? We explore the differences in a comprehensive design tool showdown.

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Vincent Abou Ghazale

Vincent Abou Ghazale

Vincent is a UX/UI designer with deep experience helping digital agencies and startups achieve success through innovative design strategies.

Design Constraints Are Not Restraints, They Stoke Creativity

Design constraints are clues. They help designers triangulate between the problems, resources, and criteria inherent in every project and prevent precious time wasted on extraneous design ideas.

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Micah Bowers

Micah Bowers

Micah helps businesses craft meaningful engagement through branding, illustration, and design.

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Remote Brand Strategy Workshops: The Ultimate Step-by-step Guide

Brand strategy workshops align stakeholders and set the tone for the work that follows. Better still, they produce brands that go beyond aesthetic appeal to achieve business goals.

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Charlie Osborne

Charlie Osborne

Charlie leads brand strategy workshops and helps companies define actionable goals with evidence-based thinking.

How to Prevent Feature Creep with User Story Best Practices

Designers should not rely on user stories alone to prevent feature creep. However, working with them provides the critical measurements designers need to deliver products with great user experiences.

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Florence Dairo

Florence Dairo

Florence is a digital product designer and strategist. She has worked with startups to create seamless and delightful experiences.

Safe and Sound: How to Approach Password UX

For too long, the user experience of password management has been ignored, leading to serious losses for businesses and users alike. It’s time for designers to rethink every aspect of password UX.

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Mayank Sharma

Mayank Sharma

Mayank specializes in creating user-centered designs and translating complex systems into beautiful web and mobile experiences.

A Comprehensive Guide to Notification Design

Notifications of all types are an indispensable part of digital products, but they should never harm the user experience—they should only be used to assist interactions and boost UX.

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Sara Vilas Santiago

Sara Vilas Santiago

Sara specializes in enterprise product design and has worked with more than 100 multinational corporations, mostly in the financial sector.

Make It Count – A Guide to Measuring the User Experience

As designers, we want the products we build to be satisfying and easy to use, but how can we know that’s the case? We start by measuring the user experience with evidence rather than opinions.

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Kayode Osinusi

Kayode Osinusi

Kayode is a seasoned UX designer with a passion for developing thoughtful visual content and delightful user experiences.

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Osandi Sekoú Robinson

Osandi spearheads multifaceted roles encompassing product design, research, content, and operations at Poised Design & Ventures. His central focus revolves around nurturing human potential, serving as a cornerstone in the creation of products and organizational cultures that catalyze individuals to achieve their utmost excellence. Complementing this dedication, Osandi channels his fervor into mentorship and guidance for aspiring designers.
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