Ever feel like onboarding is less “welcome aboard” and more “sorry, you’ve missed the boat”? Or perhaps CSS experiments leave your head spinning faster than a beach ball cursor? Don’t worry—this week’s newsletter has you covered with practical insights, clever tips, and plenty of aha-moments designed specifically for you. https://webdesignernews.com/5-ux-onboarding-mistakes-css-if-experiments-landing-page-psychology/
Countless articles and books about design stress the importance of designing for real users. The concept of user-centric design is rooted in putting the user front and center and designing a product that will make the user happy. https://webdesignernews.com/why-you-should-not-design-for-your-users/
At Chase, we have nearly 1,000 designers and 3,000 engineers working across our digital portfolio, and our design system plays a key role in connecting experiences across this large organization to create modern digital products for multiple teams with their own goals and roadmaps. https://webdesignernews.com/transitioning-to-a-more-adaptable-design-system/
A powerful way for businesses across all sectors to engage and connect with customers is through telling stories focused on their brand’s history and culture. Emphasizing a brand’s unique history and ties to community helps brands clearly differentiate themselves, build trust with consumers, and add authenticity to their offering. Adobe Stock works with contributors around the world as seen in this month’s curated collection to provide local and authentic still and motion... https://webdesignern
UX initiatives are often seen as a disruption rather than a means to solving existing problems in an organization. In this post, we’ll explore how you can build trust for your UX work, gain support, and make a noticeable impact. Part of Measure UX and Design Impact by yours truly. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-build-confidence-in-your-ux-work/
Explore how MeshTransmissionMaterial in Three.js bends light, creates refraction effects, and enhances realistic glass-like materials. https://webdesignernews.com/warping-3d-text-inside-a-glass-torus/
Ever spent hours scrolling through font libraries only to find Gothic Blackletter typefaces hidden behind paywalls or riddled with licensing restrictions? You’re not alone. For designers, content creators, and vintage enthusiasts, sourcing high-quality Gothic fonts that balance historical authenticity with modern usability can feel like hunting for a needle in a haystack. https://webdesignernews.com/free-gothic-blackletter-fonts-for-designers/
Hello! This week we’re reflecting on design that poses for the camera or lays a filter over it. We’re asking if all design must pose for the camera now and peering through a Claude Glass—the 18th century’s equivalent of a photo filter 📸 https://webdesignernews.com/design-through-the-looking-glass/
As sustainability becomes a key focus for businesses, brands are rethinking their visual identities to reflect environmental responsibility. https://webdesignernews.com/eco-friendly-logo-design/
Today, WordPress powers more websites than any other content management system. It didn’t start that way though. The initial groundwork was laid for what was to become WordPress back in 2001. And the open source platform didn’t officially come into being until 2003. https://webdesignernews.com/the-history-of-wordpress-from-2003-to-today/