How Greco-Roman statues became a design microtrend
A design historian explains why we're seeing them today, and their history in visual culture.
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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.
Mobile-first design tips and best practices
In a time when our mobile phones are inseparable from our everyday lives, here’s how to craft a user-friendly mobile experience.
Our favorite web designs of the year so far
A curated selection of web and digital designs that are redefining what the internet means today.
Font size guidelines for responsive websites
From desktop to mobile and beyond, here’s how to ensure that your typography is just as responsive as the rest of your website.
Red Antler’s Emily Heyward on how to design for trust
The co-founder of Red Antler agency talks about finding the soul of a brand through great design on the Now What? podcast.
eCommerce website design examples that tell a captivating story
25 eCommerce websites that harness the power of design to elevate online shopping into a compelling and branded experience.
The power of interaction design
Interactions can breathe life into a website, delighting users and increasing engagement. Here’s how to get interaction design right.
NotReal's Milton Gonzalez on telling animated stories
Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, multidisciplinary creative studio NotReal creates fresh stories full of motion and meaning.
How we branded Editor X
It's the loose ends in our brand that make room for future growth. Here’s how Editor X came to be — and how it keeps evolving.
An exciting time for car UX: Designing the driving experience of tomorrow
With increasingly innovative technologies, the automotive industry is turning to UX design for better, safer driving experiences.
How digital aesthetics have changed the movies
Film tends to lag behind the online world with awkward representations of the web. Now, production designers are changing that.
How art direction in web design creates more engaging experiences
Unlike print, web design doesn’t usually receive art direction. Leading designers discuss why, and what we’re missing as a result.
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