UX

A deep dive into the ins and outs of user experience design: UX design principles, trends, and case studies.

Visual hierarchy in graphic design
How-To

Visual hierarchy in graphic design

Learn how to use visual hierarchy to guide attention, prioritize elements, and create designs that are clear, engaging, and aesthetically pleasing.

How I Was Studying 3 Buttons for 20 Hours
UX

How I Was Studying 3 Buttons for 20 Hours

The article shares a case study by the usability specialist of Icons8 team sharing the process of testing buttons and conclusions influencing usability.

Best Practices for Website Header Design
How-To

Best Practices for Website Header Design

The article lets you look a bit closer at the functions of a website header and recommendations for its design. Packed with UI design examples.

Gamification in UX. Increasing User Engagement
UX

Gamification in UX. Increasing User Engagement

Users expect a product to be simple and enjoyable in use, so the idea to add a “fun” element to the UX came as it is. But how to make the product fun and en

Flat Design Trend: What Did It Bring to Us?
UX

Flat Design Trend: What Did It Bring to Us?

The article presents the opinion about the influence of flat design on user experience

What Is Inside a Sketch File?
Design tools

What Is Inside a Sketch File?

Let's dive inside a sketch file: that's what our team did working on Lunacy, Sketch for Windows software

Two Types of User Motivation: Design to Satisfy
UX

Two Types of User Motivation: Design to Satisfy

Let’s take another little journey to the psychology of users, this time concentrating on types of motivation and their influence on design solutions.

Don’t Listen to Users and 4 Other Myths About Usability Testing
UX

Don’t Listen to Users and 4 Other Myths About Usability Testing

Check the insights from the extended practical experience of a usability specialist on user behavior and popular myths about it.

What to Do If Someone Steals From You 7 Times a Day
How-To

What to Do If Someone Steals From You 7 Times a Day

The Icons8 team share their experience on authorship abuse, infringements, and unpleasant side of creative business as stealing design results

3 Key Uses for Animation in Mobile UI Design
UX

3 Key Uses for Animation in Mobile UI Design

Check the three popular types of UI animation increasing usability and navigation of mobile applications. Packed with UI examples.

Which Icons Fit Into Text Well?
Graphic assets

Which Icons Fit Into Text Well?

Let's consider some of the most popular icon fonts

Icons in UI Design. Great Power of Small Details
Graphic assets

Icons in UI Design. Great Power of Small Details

Review the user interface design examples showing the big importance of small icons for usability and beauty of applications

Best Practices for Minimalist Design
UX

Best Practices for Minimalist Design

Minimalism is tricky to get right in user experience design. Here are some tips and best practices for making minimalism work for you.

Best Practices for Flat Design
UX

Best Practices for Flat Design

The simplicity of flat design is hard to achieve : everything should be designed with the same goal for a cohesive visual and functional experience. Let’s l

How to Combine Icons from Different Sets in Your UI
Graphic assets

How to Combine Icons from Different Sets in Your UI

There is no problem in finding icons, the variety is huge. With that, however, comes a problem. Learn how to effectively combine icons from different sets.

Vibrant Colors For Apps and Sites
How-To

Vibrant Colors For Apps and Sites

Color is one of the most powerful tools in the designer’s toolkit. Here you'll find some practical techniques on using vibrant colors in your designs.

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