Expressive type is making us feel again, one ascender at a time
Type designers have been embracing expressionism for a while now. A24’s head of publishing investigates how the pandemic accelerated it.
top of page
Stay informed on all things design.
All Articles
Shaping Design is created on Editor X, the advanced web design platform for professionals. Create your next project on Editor X.
The 10 biggest design trends of 2021
From visual nostalgia to expressive type, we break down the top trends of the year.
The ultimate guide to beta testing your website
Everything you need to know about beta testing, from what it is, its various types, and the steps you need to take to beta test a website.
Everything you need to know about information architecture
Learn this essential part of web design with key definitions, tips on how to structure content, and a step-by-step process guide.
How Astrid Stavro makes her design team more collaborative
The former Pentagram partner shares her tips for leading a design team, encouraging collaboration, and the design skill that's underrated.
Design research is critical to any project. Here's how to do it well
This essential guide covers it all: qualitative and quantitative research, usability session and interview how-to's, reports, and more.
3 design takeaways from Season 1 of the 'Now What?' podcast
Designers from Medium, Modsy, and Resolve to Save lives on designing for unintended consequences, thinking big, and the future of e-commerce
Never be confused by typefaces vs. fonts again: here’s how they’re different
Never be confused by the typographic terms again: we break down the difference with this explainer.
The spookiest typography in pop culture, from 'Psycho' to 'Suspiria'
What do Psycho, Halloween, and Stranger Things all have in common? Killer type treatments.
How the People’s Graphic Design Archive is democratizing design history
The crowdsourcing project, which launched in 2020, is democratizing how we think about graphic design and its history.
The hamburger menu is everywhere. Here's why (and its pros and cons)
A deliciously detailed guide to the hamburger menu icon: what it is, its pros and cons, and 8 alternatives.
How Greco-Roman statues became a design microtrend
A design historian explains why we're seeing them today, and their history in visual culture.
Annika Hansteen-Izora designs for community and safety online
Annika Hansteen-Izora creates messy and experimental online worlds that cultivate joy and bring people closer together.
Quinnton Harris amplifies messages of change with design
Quinnton Harris threads his identity and community into his practice, focusing on design that will forge a better tomorrow.
Abigail Muir empowers business owners through design
Meet Abigail Muir, a Brooklyn-based independent designer helping people — and their businesses — thrive.
Psychological research applied to interface design
A better understanding of user psychology results in better product design. Here are key principles and how they apply to design.
10 web design agencies and the portfolios that represent them
Web design agencies craft exceptional websites for clients, making their own portfolios an essential part of their online presence.
Meet designer Liron Eldar-Ashkenazi a.k.a. LIŔONA
Currently an associate creative director at BUCK, Liron Eldar-Ashkenazi is an award-winning designer with a bold and distinct style.
How to make a responsive website
Responsive web design allows precise control over your layout at every viewport. Here are expert tips to bring your vision to life.
The principles of good website design
While every website is a brand new project, some golden rules forever apply. Discover these ten north stars of web design.
bottom of page