Mobile-First vs Responsive Web Design: All You Need to Know
There are the two approaches to improve mobile UX: mobile-first and responsive design. Contrary to what you may think, they're not the same.
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Why the early iPhone iOS is gaining nostalgic fandom
The new UI Archive launched purely for the love of Apple’s old iOS designs. It quickly grew a fanbase.
Here's how to bring the Y2K aesthetic to your next website
The Y2K design aesthetic is everywhere. So how can you bring the look to your next site? We break it down.
5 tricks to take your website to the next level in minutes
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Low-code no-code web development, explained
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Is Letterboxd's UI changing the way we review movies?
Letterboxd's UI has shifted movie reviews from lengthy film critic think pieces to bite-sized takes designed to be shared.
How to make your web design portfolio stand out, according to top creative directors
Tips you can use right now to make your digital design portfolio stand out, according to art directors at three top agencies.
Want to design for the metaverse? Here's how
We break down all things metaverse design: the biggest growth areas, design techniques, tools, and must-have skills.
Gather's UI looks a lot like GameBoy. It's one of the best visions for the Metaverse we've seen
Virtual platform Gather's vision of the metaverse is approachable and nostalgic. It already has a $700 million valuation.
Here's everything we know about web 3.0, the so-called next era of the internet
What's the difference between web 2.0 and web 3.0? We break it down (as much as we can).
How this Webby Award-winning teen built a website to help Ukrainian refugees in three days
Efficient design decisions brought the site, by Avi Schiffmann and Marco Burstein, to life fast. It already has over 1 million active users.
Designers are fundraising for Ukraine. Here's a running list
Designers are crafting illustrations, social cards, and NFTs to raise funds for Ukraine. Here's how you can get involved.
How to design 404 pages that will turn your users' frustration into delight
10 ways you can design better, more human 404 pages—with examples.
These 18 single-page websites yet again prove that less is more
Single page websites are perfect for a range of small web design projects. See why with 18 of the best examples to help you get started.
How Act One Media builds a design process with their clients that actually works
It starts with expectation setting, building trust, and close collaboration.
The guide to website security that won’t put you to sleep
Securing your website certainly isn’t as fun as designing it, but it’s just as necessary. So we made learning about the process easy.
How Gen-Z purple became the new Millennial pink
Long before Pantone dubbed “Veri peri” its color of the year, brands across the web were using lilac purple to appeal to Gen-Z audiences.
These digital creators are making the case for clean NFTs. Can they go mainstream?
How digital art is a culprit of crypto’s climate problem—and what designers are doing about it.
The 10 biggest design trends of 2021
From visual nostalgia to expressive type, we break down the top trends of the year.
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.
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