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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.

Don’t Always Champion the User: How to Balance Business Priorities and UX

Designers who advocate for the user without showing an awareness of business objectives are at risk of being ignored. These strategies will help you communicate the value of UX to stakeholders.

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Damir Kotorić

Damir Kotorić

Damir is a digital designer who has created payments systems at Booking.com, open-data portals for Australian state governments, and the search experience at Envato Market. He has also facilitated design sprint workshops at Harvard University, been a lead UX instructor at General Assembly, and led AR/VR design at Archimedes Digital.

Medical Billing Reimagined: A UI/UX Case Study

Toptal designer Beatriz Garcia de Prado explains how she built a digital product to replace the outdated paper forms doctors were sending to insurance companies.

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Beatriz Garcia de Prado

Beatriz Garcia de Prado

Beatriz Garcia de Prado is a UI/UX designer and branding expert who has worked for clients such as ABN AMRO, Ahold Delhaize, Dutch transport company Broshuis, and aperitif maker Haus. She is the former creative director of EMN & OLLA The Agency, and former managing director and art director of EMN in Bahrain. She is also the co-founder and art director of the luxury table linen brand Prado y Barrio.

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How to Conduct User Research as a Team of One

User research is essential to product design, but it can be challenging to do alone. Explore how a solo designer can optimize time and resources to uncover important user insights.

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Anna Vasyukova

Anna Vasyukova

Anna is a data-driven product designer who specializes in user research, analytics, and usability testing. She holds an MBA, a Certificate in User Experience Design from the Nielsen Norman Group, and a Professional Diploma in UX Design from UX Design Institute.

Less Trust, More Truth: Web3 Design Best Practices and Patterns

Developers want Web3, a decentralized model of the internet, to become mainstream. To achieve that, designers need to make Web3 apps more consistent and intuitive.

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Mayank Sharma

Mayank Sharma

Mayank is a product designer who specializes in fintech and building Web3 apps and platforms. He has extensive knowledge of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and financial exchanges.

The Future of User Interface Design: Next-generation UI Tools

The next wave of UI design tools will fully integrate design and code to provide a seamless experience for designers and developers.

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Damir Kotorić

Damir Kotorić

Damir is a digital designer who has created payments systems at Booking.com, open-data portals for Australian state governments, and the search experience at Envato Market. He has also facilitated design sprint workshops at Harvard University, been a lead UX instructor at General Assembly, and led AR/VR design at Archimedes Digital.

Vital Design: The Importance of Healthcare App Accessibility

COVID-19 made telemedicine popular—and in some cases, necessary. But many platforms and apps are inaccessible to those who need them most. Designers can change that.

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Amy Oughton

Amy Oughton

Amy is a digital design expert who specializes in analyzing big data and designing high-converting interfaces for applications, SaaS products, and websites. She focuses on the healthcare, finance, nonprofit, and government sectors.

Digging Deeper: A Practical Guide to Creative Empathy for Product Design

Master creative empathy techniques to help you understand what other people want and need, then apply these skills throughout the design process to create products that resonate with people.

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Brian Pagán, EngD, MSc

Brian Pagán, EngD, MSc

Brian is a human-experience designer focused on healthcare, fintech, IoT, and sustainability. He has helped businesses such as Philips, ING Group, and Land Life Company develop innovation strategies and award-winning products and services. He is the author of The Creative Empathy Field Guide.

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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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