We’re reintroducing our Make Designs feature with some key improvements, including a new name—First Draft—to better reflect our goal of giving designers another way to get started. https://webdesignernews.com/building-a-better-first-draft-for-designers/
Brand Identity PayPal’s new refreshed brand identity marks the next chapter for PayPal in the lives of its customers and signals a new direction for the business and the brand: one that is simpler, cleaner, more modern and more optimistic. https://webdesignernews.com/paypals-new-refreshed-brand-identity/
Typewriter fonts can bring a unique style to your creative projects. Their worn-out letters and subtle ink blots replicate those characteristics you associate with vintage typing machines. They are great for projects like posters, branding, or invitations that need a vintage aesthetic. https://webdesignernews.com/15-best-free-typewriter-fonts-for-creatives/
As a beginner or mid-level developer, you’ve probably focused a lot on making your app functional. But have you considered how it feels to use? In this post, we’ll explore 9 often-overlooked aspects of UI design that can significantly improve your app’s user experience. https://webdesignernews.com/10-ui-tips-for-beginner-mid-level-developers/
In this age of endless newfangled organizational tools, the spreadsheet holds firm. Frederick O’Brien explains how, from engineering to design, they can still provide a rock-solid foundation for your work. https://webdesignernews.com/why-spreadsheets-remain-essential-in-the-digital-age/
Whether you’re organizing a local beer festival, promoting an Oktoberfest-themed event, or simply looking to capture the festive Bavarian spirit, the right design elements can make all the difference. https://webdesignernews.com/designing-oktoberfest-fonts-flyers-posters-templates-more/
Deferring offscreen images is a web performance optimization technique that can help you improve user experience and Core Web Vitals on your site. Also known as lazy loading, it downloads out-of-view images only when they’re about to appear in the user’s viewport. Deferring offscreen images is especially important on image-heavy websites. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-defer-offscreen-images-and-background-images/
I’m working on a refresh of my personal website, what I’m calling the HD remaster. Well, I wouldn’t call it a “full” redesign. I’m just cleaning things up, and Polypane is coming in clutch. I wrote about how much I enjoy developing with Polypane on my personal blog back in March 2023. https://webdesignernews.com/revamping-my-website-the-hd-remaster-journey/
If I were to say “product roadmap” to you, what would come to mind? Probably something resembling a Gantt chart, much like the roadmap shown below: A set of product updates, usually in the form of features mapped against a timeline. https://webdesignernews.com/the-problem-with-most-product-roadmaps/
Designing digital projects and disagreements go hand in hand. It’s a natural part of the process. https://webdesignernews.com/navigating-disagreements-and-trade-offs-in-digital-projects/