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design basics

Align texts in Lunacy with Smart Magnets
Design tools

Align texts in Lunacy with Smart Magnets

Learn how to easily align texts in your designs in Lunacy.

A few things you should know about typography
How-To

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.

Icon design tips for a killer UI
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Icon design tips for a killer UI

Learn how to get spacing, sizing, and alignment right to make your icon both legible and usable.

Types of gradients and how to use them
UX

Types of gradients and how to use them

Your ultimate cheat sheet on gradients and how to use them to power up your designs.

The power of shapes in graphic design
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The power of shapes in graphic design

Rectangles are safe and circles are too, triangles are bold and so are you. Dive in to see how various shapes affect the vibe of your design.

Keeping it simple: how to use minimal backgrounds in UI design
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Keeping it simple: how to use minimal backgrounds in UI design

Maximalism might be making a comeback, but minimalism is still dominating the UI design. Here is how you can embrace it in your UI.

Minimalism in poster design: when it began and how to do it right today
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Minimalism in poster design: when it began and how to do it right today

If you’ve never heard of primary and secondary hooks or the AIDA principle, it’s time to learn some poster theory.

The ultimate guide to the anatomy of modern logos
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The ultimate guide to the anatomy of modern logos

Why is every other logo blue and flat? How is a lettermark different from a letterform? Our guide to logo design explains this and more.

File types in graphic design and how to choose them
Design tools

File types in graphic design and how to choose them

There are instances when even relatively experienced designers start doubting themselves about what file type to use.

Auto layout in Lunacy explained
Design tools

Auto layout in Lunacy explained

Auto layouts are a game-changer. With them, you can create frames that adapt to the size of their content. Here’s how they work in Lunacy.

Cut! Simple basics of video editing
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Cut! Simple basics of video editing

If you mostly deal with static design, but there’s a sudden task to cut out some parts in the video, check out this simple guide for beginners.

How to match fonts to your design: a comprehensive guide for designers
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How to match fonts to your design: a comprehensive guide for designers

No one in their right mind would choose the same typeface for a children’s book and luxury watch. But sometimes the choice is not obvious.

What is dynamics in digital design, and how does it work?
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What is dynamics in digital design, and how does it work?

Graphic designers use dynamics and movement to make their work more exciting. It can help draw people in and make them take action. Here's how to use it.

Shadows: what you need to know about them in 2023
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Shadows: what you need to know about them in 2023

Design should not feel sham. It should reflect a real-world experience, with a lot of attention to dimensions. One way to do it is to work with shadows.

The ultimate guide for UI breadcrumbs
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The ultimate guide for UI breadcrumbs

You are likely familiar with the phrase "follow the breadcrumbs". However, what exactly does it mean?

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