Shady UX tricks and where to find them
Don't be tricked by dark UX patterns. Learn how to spot shady practices like comparison prevention, nagging, false urgency and more.
2023, how was it? Icons8 recap of the year
Tons of new graphics, 5 whole new products, a lot of proudly made features, and some fun facts about us from the whole year's experience.
New look: fresh UI for Icons8 main page
Our website has a new design! See how we changed it to look even more modern and functional.
All you need to know about color palettes in web design in 2023
Want to know how to create a color palette that works for your UI? Dive in for tips, inspiration, and an overview of the upcoming trends.
404 Not Found: transforming errors into engagement in 2024
Let’s explore how a well-designed 404 error page can turn a potential setback into a positive user experience, reinforcing your brand and keeping users engage
Choosing the right size and format for icons
See all the guidelines and recommendations of the most suitable icon formats for each OS in one place.
Design harmony: balancing aesthetics and usability for digital success
The article explores ways to find the balance between aesthetics & usability with examples of successful digital products.
A few things you should know about typography
What is the difference between typography and typeface, what are the attributes of a font, and how great should a line height be? Let’s take a look.
Behind the scenes of Human Generator: UI tricks
Here’s how the user experience of the product was optimized to eliminate unnecessary load on the generative model.
Types of gradients and how to use them
Your ultimate cheat sheet on gradients and how to use them to power up your designs.
What’s new in Pichon
Pichon for MacOS got a new update. Here are some bits of what is inside the latest version.
The UX dilemma: hotkeys vs context menus
Are you team shortcut or team right mouse click? In UX, you have to be on both teams at once to make the interactions smooth and intuitive.
FAQ page makeover: integrating graphics for a captivating design
Revamp your FAQ page with graphics! Discover how to blend visuals with info for a memorable, user-friendly experience. Make FAQs engaging and effective.
UI design inspiration: 12 app concepts by the Icons8 users
If we took a shot every time we saw an awesome design with our graphics, we'd be totally wasted. Check these beauties out!
New Pichon: easier, better, faster
Easier downloading, the grid scale control, and other UX improvements. This update will make your workflow in Pichon more comfortable and efficient.