The Case for and Against Off-Screen Menus: A Designer’s Dilemma
Off-screen menus, often represented in their most common form as the hamburger menu, have become a staple of modern user…
Exciting New Tools for Designers, April 2025
The busy season is in full swing, with numerous projects heating up. That means you will likely need great tools…
The Rise of 3D Web Design: Innovation or Just Another Flashy Distraction?
The web is getting deeper—literally. Flat, static designs are starting to feel stale, and the rise of 3D elements and…
Why Every Web Designer Secretly Hates Their Past Work
If you’ve been designing websites for more than a year, you’ve likely experienced a universal truth: your old work is embarrassing….
Top 10 Web Design Trends for 2025
Now that we are fully involved in 2025, it’s a good time to pause and reflect on some of the…
The Joy of Web Design: Embracing Creativity in the Age of AI
Web design, like all forms of design, is more than just a technical skill—it’s a deep expression of the human…
Thin Fonts Are a Usability Nightmare—And Finally, Designers Are Waking Up
Thin fonts are like that trendy minimalist couch that looks amazing in photos but is absolutely terrible to sit on….
Aqua Is Back, Baby: Run Early Mac OS X Right in Your Browser
Miss the days when your computer made cheerful chimes, folders had faces, and ClarisWorks was the peak of productivity? Then…
How Gmail’s UX Reflects Your Habits (and Exposes Your Flaws)
Gmail just celebrated its birthday—April 1st, no less. And no, it wasn’t a prank. Google launched Gmail on April Fools’…
Apple Releases New “Exhausted” Emoji – It’s All of Us, Always!
Apple just dropped a brand-new emoji in iOS 18.4 and—brace yourself—it’s a yellow face that looks like it hasn’t slept…
Do Ugly Websites Sell Better? A Contrarian Look at Web Design and Conversion Rates
When you think of high-converting websites, what comes to mind? Clean, minimal designs, aesthetically pleasing color palettes, and a well-thought-out…
Extraordinary Things: Where AI Meets Surreal Design
Ever wondered what happens when AI gets creative? Enter Extraordinary Things, a project by Yashas Mitta that brings AI-generated surreal…
Korean Air Takes Off with a Fresh New Look
Korean Air has just unveiled a stunning new corporate identity and aircraft livery, marking a major shift in its visual…
Our Interfaces Have Lost Their Senses — And It’s Time to Bring Them Back!
Technology is speeding ahead at a breakneck pace, but have we lost something important along the way? In a beautifully…
Zeroheight Releases Its Design Systems Report 2025
Zeroheight’s Design Systems Report 2025 is out, and let’s just say it’s a wild ride through the world of design…
Breadcrumbs Are Dead in Web Design
Alright, it’s time for some tough love: breadcrumbs are dead. And before anyone accuses me of disregarding 20+ years of usability…
Why Does Unsplash Need Two Search Bars? Let’s Talk About It
Have you ever visited Unsplash, that go-to treasure trove of beautiful, free stock images, and wondered why on Earth they’ve…
Exciting New Tools for Designers, March 2025
Spring into action this season with new tools to boost your workflows, facilitate creative thinking, and help you be a…