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Vector Illustration: Basics of Creating Vector ImagesVector Illustration: Basics of Creating Vector Images

Vector Illustration: Basics of Creating Vector Images

The article covers the basic points of creating vector illustration: learn about color, light, composition, perspective, technical features and preparing…

6 years ago
The Ultimate Guide to Kerning: How to Kern Font in Your ProjectsThe Ultimate Guide to Kerning: How to Kern Font in Your Projects

The Ultimate Guide to Kerning: How to Kern Font in Your Projects

Readability is one of the crucial factors of positive UX and fonts kerning plays a big role in this aspect…

6 years ago
Web Design: How to Create the Perfect GradientWeb Design: How to Create the Perfect Gradient

Web Design: How to Create the Perfect Gradient

Gradients are slowly replacing flat colors because they look more natural and appealing. Let's discuss how to create the perfect…

7 years ago
Interaction Design: 7 Basic Types of UI AnimationInteraction Design: 7 Basic Types of UI Animation

Interaction Design: 7 Basic Types of UI Animation

The article presents 7 widely used types of UI animation in web and mobile interfaces: check how motion can support…

7 years ago
Usability: Practical Definition. Hard Core of UX DesignUsability: Practical Definition. Hard Core of UX Design

Usability: Practical Definition. Hard Core of UX Design

Let's take the academic definition of usability and strip it to the bare essentials: success, errors, and speed. Check the…

7 years ago
Empathy in UX Design: What, Why and HowEmpathy in UX Design: What, Why and How

Empathy in UX Design: What, Why and How

Working on projects for users, designers have to set the mindset of creating the outcome that will solve user’s problems…

7 years ago
Modular Grid: Complete Beginner’s GuideModular Grid: Complete Beginner’s Guide

Modular Grid: Complete Beginner’s Guide

Wanna make user-friendly, pleasantly aesthetic websites? Use modular grids. The modular grid is an instrument for organizing visual space. Let’s…

8 years ago
Difference Between UI & UX [Practical Example]Difference Between UI & UX [Practical Example]

Difference Between UI & UX [Practical Example]

The article by usability specialist shares a practical example to explain the difference of design terminology between UI and UX.

8 years ago
A Comprehensive Overview of Material DesignA Comprehensive Overview of Material Design

A Comprehensive Overview of Material Design

We gathered all of the information on material design in one place: check explanation, links to official guides for designers and…

9 years ago
How to create a seamless background pattern in PhotoshopHow to create a seamless background pattern in Photoshop

How to create a seamless background pattern in Photoshop

Patterned backgrounds are an all-time classic you can use anywhere from web design to package design. Here's how to make…

9 years ago