I’ve been online since the days before search engines. Imagine a world where you’d find websites by sheer luck. We never knew where a hyperlink would take us. Thus, we “surfed” the web. Then, search engines came along. Providers such as Yahoo, AltaVista, and (eventually) Google made it easier to find websites. Almost immediately, humans […]
Affinity Designer is a popular graphics editor that allows artists and designers to work on vector and raster projects within one application. This makes it perfect for most design and digital art tasks, from logo creation to complex illustrations. One of the key features that makes Affinity Designer so valuable is its support for brush […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is coming for us all. Or at least that’s the current narrative. The technology is already changing how web designers do their jobs. We’re using it to help us debug code and generate content. And who knows what will come next? We’re also seeing prompt-based tools that promise to “design” for us. […]
Tailwind CSS is a utility-first CSS framework for creating custom web pages quickly. Unlike traditional CSS frameworks that offer predefined components, Tailwind provides low-level utility classes that let you build unique designs directly in your HTML markup, giving you the flexibility to customize layouts without having to override any styles or navigate through complex CSS […]
Icons play a critical role in UI design, offering a simple yet effective way of conveying information and direction while enhancing user experience. Luckily, most icon sets are free for designers to use in many different types of projects, including web and mobile app design. It’s just a matter of finding the icon set that […]
Too many good things may not actually be a good thing. Modern life is already filled with noise, making it challenging to sift through repeated or similar information without feeling overloaded. This holds true for web design resources as well. The goal here is to cut through the noise, directing your attention towards a curated […]
Another day, another design trend! Bento grid layouts are the subject this time around. They’re bold and beautiful. Plus, they satisfy those with a need for symmetry. So, what exactly is a Bento layout? Think of it as a puzzle. Different-sized containers fit together to create a seamless look. Inspired by Japanese culture, it’s popping […]
Web designers love to client-proof their creations. It’s all about preventing a rogue client from mucking up a layout or feature. After all, everyone’s happy when things look good. The practice keeps those technical support requests to a minimum. Or at least it did. These days, it seems like clients are eager to experiment with […]
