As the design landscape changes, the traditional Head of Design role is evolving to meet new challenges. Today’s design leaders aren’t just delivering products; they’re amplifying team impact, shaping an innovation-focused culture, and working closely with business leaders to align on strategy. This article unpacks the shift, illustrating how design leadership is moving from tactical execution to strategic influence, bringing fresh value to growing organizations. Explore what this means for... h
I’m a bit uncomfortable that responsive design is often pushed into discreet chunks, like “layout A up to this size, then layout B until there’s enough space for layout C.” https://webdesignernews.com/we-all-know-how-to-do-responsive-design-right/
Recently, Twitter unveiled a new design for its website and app, including a new font, higher-contrast colors, and less visual clutter. According to Twitter Design, the changes are meant to make the platform more accessible and allow users to be more focused. https://webdesignernews.com/why-do-people-hate-redesigns/
Back in the old days, when I was building web sites by hand, in the snow, uphill, both ways, jQuery was my default tool when building any kind of interactivity on a web page. Way before I even considered building apps, jQuery was the workhorse that made cross-browser web development easy, or at least a little less painful. In 2024, it’s still in use on the vast majority of web sites. (I’ve... https://webdesignernews.com/why-alpine-is-the-new-jquery-and-why-that-is-an-awesome-thing/
This article explores the fundamentals of color psychology, color selection methods, and successful examples in UX design. https://webdesignernews.com/the-power-of-color-in-ux-psychology-behind-the-palette/
If you’re on the fence as to whether you should pay for a custom designed website, or try and create something yourself then you’re not alone. https://webdesignernews.com/custom-website-design-vs-diy-which-is-right-for-your-business/
In the world of digital marketing, on-page SEO is essential not only for boosting search engine rankings but also for driving sales. https://webdesignernews.com/from-search-to-sale-how-on-page-seo-can-improve-your-revenue/
This article records my conversation with Miranda Slayter, Principal Designer at Booking.com and Content Creator at UX Survival Guide. We chatted during the WaysConf conference in September 2024. We discussed how Miranda shapes Booking’s vision for the next five years, how she measures the success of her work, her take on the future of UX and Product Design, and her thoughts about dark patterns. Happy reading! https://webdesignernews.com/shaping-the-future-of-booking-interview-with-miranda