design basics

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 gradient and check some inspira

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 usability and beauty of apps and websites.

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 practical examples of UX design case.

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 and respond to their needs.To truly u

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 look at why t

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.

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 developers, starter kits, and

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 one in a couple of minutes.