DESIGN

Designer Problems: “Make the Logo Bigger!”

Designer Problems: “Make the Logo Bigger!”

Ah, the age-old cry of “Make the logo bigger!”—a phrase that echoes across boardrooms, email threads, and designers’ nightmares.For decades, graphic designers have faced this seemingly innocent reques

Colors of Positivity: Uplifting Your Website Design

Colors of Positivity: Uplifting Your Website Design

Why Positive Colors Matter in Web DesignOptimism and positivity in design are much more than aesthetic choices. These elements serve a functional purpose, impacting user behavior and brand perception.

Will Craigslist Ever Get a Redesign? The Internet’s Most Stubborn Dinosaur

Will Craigslist Ever Get a Redesign? The Internet’s Most Stubborn Dinosaur

In a world where even government websites are undergoing sleek makeovers, Craigslist remains a stubborn relic of the early 2000s internet.With its stark blue links, minimal design, and zero-nonsense f

How to Prioritize Speed with a Mobile-First Design

How to Prioritize Speed with a Mobile-First Design

By the end of the year, the number of global smartphone users is expected to reach 3.5 billion. That’s a significant 9.3% increase over the last 12 months.In a world where everyone is constantly conne

The Heartfelt Story Behind CSS’s New Logo

The Heartfelt Story Behind CSS’s New Logo

In the fast-paced, technical world of web development, it’s easy to forget the human stories that lie behind the technology we use every day.Recently, the unveiling of CSS’s official logo brought one

The Dark Side of UX: Lessons from OnlyFans’ Addictive Design

The Dark Side of UX: Lessons from OnlyFans’ Addictive Design

When we think of exceptional user experience (UX) design, our minds often gravitate toward e-commerce platforms, SaaS tools, or even government websites striving for accessibility.Rarely, however, do

Evergreen Web Design Is a Lie (But Maybe That’s Okay)

Evergreen Web Design Is a Lie (But Maybe That’s Okay)

Once upon a time, in the golden age of blogrolls and PSD mockups, web designers whispered of a magical concept: evergreen web design. The idea was noble—craft layouts so timeless, so immune to trends,

How Apple Quietly Brought Skeuomorphism Back to Life

How Apple Quietly Brought Skeuomorphism Back to Life

By now, everyone’s talking about Liquid Glass, Apple’s new design language unveiled at WWDC 2025.At first glance, it looks like another glossy facelift—translucent layers, glowing refractions, and all

Pantone Color of the Year 2021

Pantone Color of the Year 2021

For 2021, we’re getting two colors of the year. The colors selected to grace museum gift shops, and end-of-year blog posts are Ultimate Gray (a mid-range gray somewhere around #939597) and Illuminatin

✨Why Emojis Are the Ultimate User Interface ✨

✨Why Emojis Are the Ultimate User Interface ✨

Let’s talk about emojis. We all use them—whether it’s a quick to lighten the mood in a text or a to show support.But have you ever thought about how emojis went from being a fun extra to a universal w

16 Standout Social Media Logos

16 Standout Social Media Logos

Social media logos must be robust because they have to be reproduced and recognizable across multiple contexts, from giant billboards all the way down to website footers. When it comes to designing a

AI Agents for Designers, Developers, and UX Strategists: What You Need to Know Now

AI Agents for Designers, Developers, and UX Strategists: What You Need to Know Now

Let’s talk about something that’s been bubbling under the surface of tech conversations lately: AI agents.Now, I know—just reading the phrase “AI agents” might make you imagine men in suits making dec