Labels: Managing User Expectations
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An article about how to manage user expectations by properly labeling UI components. The better users are able to predict what an interaction will do, the more trust... read more
A Great UI is Invisible
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A user interface that is invisible and that provides seamless interaction possibilities will help the user focus on their goals and direct them to what they need. ... read more
Grabbing Attention and Building a Moving Experience with Shape
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Some thoughts on how shapes in web design can be used for attention-grabbing purpose and for an interesting or even comforting user experience.... read more
Becoming Device-Agnostic
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Responsive Web Design is more than just adjusting a web experience to different screen sizes. Becoming device-agnostic is an important step for creating future-proof... read more
The Unwritten Rules of a Great Design Critique
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Design critiques are not only the way to an improved design, they are also a great educational opportunity for all parties involved. If held properly by following so... read more
Busting that Creative Slump You’re In
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Being creative is a state of mind and finding that creative state of mind can be difficult. Here are some ideas and tips on how to get out of a creative slump and wh... read more
Dashboard Design Elements for the Win
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Proper admin panel or dashboard design is an often neglected part in a web app. Designing and building dashboards is not an easy task and it's good to know what the ... read more
Build a Color Scheme: The Fundamentals
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Let's dig into the very fundamentals of building a color scheme for your web design: what colors fit to which context, how do combinations work and what color scheme... read more
Do I Really Need A Style Guide?
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What is a style guide and when should you use one? We'll summarize the main properties of a style guide, what it should contain and how you can determine if you shou... read more
We Are Architects
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We all have a vision of what architects do, right? They sit in front of CAD all day drawing walls, doors and toilets on floor plans, right? But after realizing the d... read more
Inject Energy Into Your Mobile Design with Light Effects
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Light effects have been spicing up graphic designs for years. It's a great way to add interest, realism, abstractionism, or even energy to a bland experience. Used p... read more
Designing the Dreaded Form: Getting Creative
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In this follow-up article about designing forms we'll dig into how to actually become creative and apply some interesting design concepts to spice up your form.... read more
Designing the Dreaded Form
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As much as they are dreaded, forms play an important role in many websites and designing them should involve careful planning of their layout.... read more
Visual Hierarchy in Mobile Design
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Basic design principles, like visual hierarchy, are very important in web design. Unfortunately, many of the new mobile apps are not designed with visual hierarchy i... read more
7 Elements of a Well Converting Subscription Page
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We've all seen them, we've all navigated through them, we've all made those painful subscription choices, and we've all had some pretty bad experiences with them. Bu... read more
Overcoming the “User Designer” Disease
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I constantly struggle with design, it's sort of a never ending three sided war: my imagination vs. design knowledge vs. design tool proficiency. But I came to a real... read more
Keys to Email Creative Success: Marketing and Design
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Let's talk about some ways to design and build better email creatives and campaigns. ... read more
Be Less Annoying: Reduce Bounce Rates through Better Web Design
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A properly designed site can reduce bounce rate and increase engagement significantly. In this article, six important elements are introduced that are important for ... read more