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10 Ways to Pretend You’re Not Just Copying Other Designers

10 Ways to Pretend You’re Not Just Copying Other Designers

As designers, we’re all guilty of it at some point…You’ve found that one perfect layout, that one stunning design that speaks to you—and before you know it, you’ve saved it in your bookmarks, jotted d

Why Does Unsplash Need Two Search Bars? Let’s Talk About It

Why Does Unsplash Need Two Search Bars? Let’s Talk About It

Have you ever visited Unsplash, that go-to treasure trove of beautiful, free stock images, and wondered why on Earth they’ve decided to clutter their homepage with two search bars?If you’re like me, t

5 Human Things UX Designers Can Learn From Conversational Design

5 Human Things UX Designers Can Learn From Conversational Design

It seems like magic: you talk to the phone, and it talks back. And if you’re lucky, it says something useful. You type into the chat box, and if the bot is good, you find out what you need to know. [C

A Brief History of Responsive Web Design

A Brief History of Responsive Web Design

Websites haven’t always been as adaptable as they are today. For modern designers, “responsivity” is one of the most significant defining factors of a good design. After all, we’re now catering to a h

What’s the Minimum Amount of Security Your Website Needs?

What’s the Minimum Amount of Security Your Website Needs?

Unfortunately, over half (54%) of the businesses surveyed for the 2018 State of SMB Cybersecurity report believe they’re too small to be a target for hackers. But the data paints a different picture:6

Are Logos Becoming Irrelevant in Modern Branding?

Are Logos Becoming Irrelevant in Modern Branding?

“Logos are dead. Or are they?”Logos have been the visual cornerstone of branding for over a century, serving as a symbol of trust, recognition, and legacy.But in 2025, the design world is witnessing a

The 10 Best Logos of 2023 – Ranked

The 10 Best Logos of 2023 – Ranked

From vintage aesthetics to innovative new color schemes, we’ve seen a lot of creative logo designs this year. In this list, we’re counting down the ten best. Let’s get into it.We’ve witnessed a pletho

Apple Releases New “Exhausted” Emoji – It’s All of Us, Always!

Apple Releases New “Exhausted” Emoji – It’s All of Us, Always!

Apple just dropped a brand-new emoji in iOS 18.4 and—brace yourself—it’s a yellow face that looks like it hasn’t slept since the pandemic started.The “Face with Bags Under Eyes” emoji has arrived, and

The Designer-Developer Handoff Is Still Broken — why?

The Designer-Developer Handoff Is Still Broken — why?

Let’s be honest: the designer-developer handoff was never really “working”—at best, it limped along with annotated PDFs and passive-aggressive Figma comments.At worst, it bred siloed teams, bloated ti

5 Ways to Boost Engagement With Animation

5 Ways to Boost Engagement With Animation

Animation is a fun and interesting way to bring life to a website. Used correctly, it can capture audience attention, make your website more engaging, and even improve your chances of delivering conve

Extraordinary Things: Where AI Meets Surreal Design

Extraordinary Things: Where AI Meets Surreal Design

Ever wondered what happens when AI gets creative?Enter Extraordinary Things, a project by Yashas Mitta that brings AI-generated surreal designs to life. Imagine objects that look like they’ve stepped

10 “Fresh” Design Trends We Shamelessly Stole From the Past

10 “Fresh” Design Trends We Shamelessly Stole From the Past

Let’s be real: the design industry loves pretending things are brand new.Every year, the blogs and conference slideshows tell us what’s “in,” and every year designers rush to incorporate it into their