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.
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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.
Grumpy Sailor creates immersive experiences that promote change
From exhibition design to 3D mapping, James Boyce of Grumpy Sailor studio uses technology to tell compelling and powerful stories.
35 free handwriting fonts to use in your designs
From ornate swashes to loose brush strokes, handwriting fonts are personal and unique. Here are the best ones you can use for free.
15 excellent graphic design portfolio examples
The best online portfolios radiate creative vision and personality. Here are some inspiring examples and tips for creating your own.
20 best fonts for websites in 2021
Typography is an important player in web design. This selection of free and paid fonts is web-safe, legible and beautiful.
With NFTs, the art market goes crypto
NTFs open up groundbreaking possibilities for selling digital artwork as authenticated files. Here’s what designers need to know.
For Leta Sobierajski, design is performance
The graphic designer, art director and co-founder of studio Wade and Leta, talks about her work, life and inspiration.
Editor X: Where creativity and precision meet
Advanced creation platform Editor X has been making waves in the web design world. Here’s what makes it stand out.
7 Black creatives share their work and inspiration
In celebration of Black History Month, we’re sharing the bold and powerful work of 7 designers and illustrators of color.
13 outstanding design system examples from leading brands
Through a collection of components and guidelines, design systems help companies scale while maintaining a cohesive brand identity.
The most important web design trends of 2021
Explore the web design trends that dominated 2021 in our award-winning website and join our webinar to learn how we built it.
Designing data visualizations: An interview with Nadieh Bremer
Award-winning data visualisation designer Nadieh Bremer brings together her creativity and passion for numbers.
2020 in review: A year in branding
Meet the brands that are making powerful statements through design.
2020 in review: A year in web design
These websites are paving the way for our newfound online existence.
2020 in review: A year in typography
Now more than ever, bold typography helps give voice to causes that designers stand behind.
2020 in review: A year in illustration
The silver lining of this dismal year is the art that people have created to express opinions and respond to major world events.