If you don’t know the reference, it’s this tweet. Once it appeared on my timeline, I was like, no, mister, that’s bullshit, and I’m going to call it out in my next article. But then I started to analyze the current landscape of tools for designers, looked back at my career, and came to the point that there’s only one inevitable thing: change. https://webdesignernews.com/there-is-legitimately-a-reason-to-still-use-figma-2/
The most reliable way to meet user needs is through extensive usability research. However, scaling can be a challenge, especially if a researcher needs to personally e-meet every participant. When left to their own devices, participants also tend to provide incomplete answers. https://webdesignernews.com/human-centered-design-through-ai-assisted/
At trusted titles like The New York Times, The Economist, and The Minnesota Star Tribune, great design can support great journalism. Here’s how media teams use Figma to collaborate on news design and explore new formats. https://webdesignernews.com/how-publishers-use-figma-to-help-design-the-news/
For years, traditional presentations have relied on static slides filled with bullet points, pie charts, and dense text. While these slides can convey information, they often lack engagement. https://webdesignernews.com/from-static-to-storytelling/
This week, we’re diving into some brilliant insights, from how the British Government’s approach to UX writing can teach us a thing or two, to the growing impact of AI tools in design processes. We’re also unpacking practical performance tips and exploring how the smallest design details can make a massive difference. https://webdesignernews.com/weekly-ressources/
We’ve been able to get the length of the viewport in CSS since… checks notes… 2013! Surprisingly, that was more than a decade ago. Getting the viewport width is as easy these days as easy as writing 100vw, but what does that translate to, say, in pixels? What about the other properties, like those that take a percentage, an angle, or an integer? https://webdesignernews.com/typecasting-and-viewport-transitions-in-css/
Frans’ journey into design is a blend of family influence and personal curiosity. Growing up, he was surrounded by design as his parents were both industrial designers. While early exposure to the design world sparked his interest, it wasn’t until later that he realized it was more than just a career path—it was his calling. “Being rais https://webdesignernews.com/elevating-digital-products-with-purposeful-illustration/
Studies show that slow-loading directories lose 53% of mobile users, while outdated search filters drive visitors away. Result? Your revenue opportunities slip through the cracks. https://webdesignernews.com/top-features-to-look-for-in-a-wordpress-directory-plugin/
Fun, interactive elements throughout this One Pager (built with Framer) showcasing the wonderful lettering explorations of Rocco Barbaro. https://webdesignernews.com/website-inspiration/
Quickly create nice-looking screenshots for social media with customizable backgrounds, browser frames, aspect ratios, borders, and more. https://webdesignernews.com/postspark-beautify-your-screenshots/