UX Basics: Study Guide – This resource serves as a starting point for learning the basics of UX.
2023 State of Design Systems and Where We Take Them Next – Thoughts on how design systems are changing.
Amazing Metallic Effects Built With CSS and JavaScript – Examples of attractive and interactive effects.
Flectofy – Create unique SVG shapes with this tool.
Things Your Web Design Clients Should Manage Themselves – A look at why web designers shouldn’t control every aspect of a client’s online presence.
Visually Hidden Content is a Hack that Needs to be Resolved, not Enshrined – The downside of hiding content via CSS.
Improving CSS Shapes with Trigonometric Functions – How math can help us create better and more complex shapes.
Code Snippets That Demonstrate the Repelling Effect in Web Design – Fun features that encourage user interaction.
The Ultimate Guide to Image Optimisation – Take a deeper look at why optimizing images is important, along with helpful tools and techniques.
Jumping HTML Tags – Another Reason to Validate your Markup – Some tools can produce problematic HTML output.
The Four Ways that Freelancers are Mistreated – A look at common transgressions, along with ways to combat them.
Fluffy Guide – This free styleguide kit for Figma can speed up your workflow.
Fighting Inter-Component HTML Bloat – How component authors can encourage “good markup hygiene”.
CSS Masking – Learn the secrets behind CSS masking, complete with use cases.
Free Mockup Templates for Logo Design – Showcase your logo in a variety of ways using these free templates.
Slim Icons – Check out this free and open-source library of 100+ icons.
Tech Icons – A free set of PNG/SVG icons representing a multitude of tech brands and tools.
Code to Image – This tool will turn your code snippets into beautiful custom images.
16 Little UI Design Rules that Make a Big Impact – A UI design case study to redesign an example user interface.
Proposal: The Interactivity API – A better developer experience in building interactive blocks – WordPress may someday support interactive front-end blocks.
Every week, hundreds of designers look forward to the latest issue of Weekly News for Designers. Issue 689 of this popular online publication is sure to meet their expectations.
This issue offers solutions to many of the issues designers face on a day-to-day basis. The first feature looks at the impact of emerging technologies on the design industry. From augmented reality to artificial intelligence, this article covers the implications of each of these on the design profession. It includes expert opinions on the potential effects of these technologies, as well as practical advice on how to adapt and integrate them into design work.
Another feature discusses the concept of “user experience design”. In this article, designers are provided with in-depth insights on how to best leverage user experience design. It offers tips on how to define and improve a user experience, as well as how to incorporate the principles into design projects.
This issue also contains several interesting interviews with leading designers. These interviews fascinatingly detail the journey of each designer from their early experiences to the successful career they have today. Readers will gain valuable insight into the design industry as they learn what it takes to be a successful designer in the modern world.
Lastly, the issue offers useful advice on practical techniques and tools used by designers today. From new software to color theory and photo editing techniques, these articles will help readers expand their skills and enhance their work.
Issue 689 of Weekly News for Designers is sure to keep readers engaged and inspired. With its diverse content, this issue will be sure to meet the needs of the design community.