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A new generation of no-code web design tools promises to free designers from the tedium of traditional web development. We explore how to use Webflow to design and launch a startup company website.
Mayank specializes in creating user-centered designs and translating complex systems into beautiful web and mobile experiences.
Jacques Carelman’s bad product design was wonderfully absurd, but he wasn’t interested in humor for humor’s sake. We’re showcasing an infographic of his wildest inventions.
Micah helps businesses craft meaningful connections through branding, illustration, and design.
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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.
Vincent is a UX/UI designer with deep experience helping digital agencies and startups achieve success through innovative design strategies.
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.
Micah helps businesses craft meaningful engagement through branding, illustration, and design.
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.
Florence is a digital product designer and strategist. She has worked with startups to create seamless and delightful experiences.
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.
Mayank specializes in creating user-centered designs and translating complex systems into beautiful web and mobile experiences.
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.
Sara specializes in enterprise product design and has worked with more than 100 multinational corporations, mostly in the financial sector.
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.
Kayode is a seasoned UX designer with a passion for developing thoughtful visual content and delightful user experiences.
If we could design our best life, what would it entail? What would our freelance success story look like? Hear firsthand and get advice from someone who has designed their career and thrived.
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Adhering to the StoryBrand framework to create a homepage with a compelling narrative that focuses on the customer’s needs is one of the best ways to build trust with website visitors.
Anak is a UX specialist who has been helping businesses grow for more than a decade by creating intuitive user-centric digital projects.
In 2019, India’s largest airline went bankrupt, and its frequent flyers switched to a new platform. We examine the loyalty program design for InterMiles, a rewards platform focused on lifestyles.
Astha is a product designer who makes complex interfaces simple. She works with organizations ranging from healthcare to sports and travel.
Data visualization is an excellent way to tell a story about data. But are there best practices? When designing with data, there is much to be gained from exploring data visualization psychology.
Tetiana is a multidisciplinary designer who helps startups and enterprise companies to build human-centered design solutions.
Typeface evolution has been slower than other areas of design but looking back over the past 500+ years shows staggering advancements, from the invention of the printing press to variable web fonts.
Cameron is the former Head of Content at Uxcel, where she was an instructional designer of UX design courses, skill assessments, and other educational design content. She has more than 20 years experience in the design education space, contributing to Toptal’s Design blog, Smashing Magazine, Web Designer News, CodeVisually, and Webdesigner Depot.
Companies rolling out international products tend to focus primarily on proper language translation. However, a host of other essential components should not be missed in order to make your product a global success.
Adrienne has more than 15 years of experience in marketing and product roles across multiple countries.
Will there ever be a digital equivalent to the ageless wonders of industrial design? We share examples of timeless design and detail how designers can ensure digital relevancy for decades to come.
Damir is a multidisciplinary designer who brings digital products to life for startups and Fortune 500 giants all around the world.
Conducting a remote UX workshop can be extremely challenging. To avoid disaster, it’s important that facilitators follow best practices, observe proven techniques and prepare thoroughly.
Carlos is a user experience strategist, researcher, and strategist who creates useful, simple, and pleasurable digital products and services.
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