Operating System Interface Design Between 1981-2009
A Graphical User Interface (GUI for short) allows users to interact with the computer hardware in a user friendly way….
50+ Popular Airline Logos
Every day thousands of people take it to the air… With so many airlines to choose from, branding is extremely…
The Evolution of the “Buy” Button: 1995–2026
In the summer of 1995, a revolution occurred that didn’t involve a single gunshot or a political speech. It involved…
Logo Design Trends for 2026: What I’m Actually Seeing (And What Most Designers Are Missing)
I don’t really believe in “logo trends” anymore. At least not in the way we used to talk about them….
Why Designers Secretly Love Constraints (Even When We Complain About Them)
We like to pretend that creativity thrives in total freedom — blank canvas, infinite possibilities, pure artistic autonomy. But if…
Density vs. Clarity: The Core Tension in Modern UI Design
Every generation of designers seems to rediscover the same paradox: the more information we can display, the less anyone can…
Exciting New Tools for Designers, January 2026
New year … and so many new tools to be happy about. This month’s list is teeming with fun options…
Designing for Dribbble Killed Real Web Creativity
It started with a shot. Not a launch. Not a live site. Not even a prototype. Just a shot — a single,…
10 “Fresh” Design Trends We Shamelessly Stole From the Past
Let’s be real: the design industry loves pretending things are brand new. Every year, the blogs and conference slideshows tell…
The Rise and Fall of the Web Mascot: Where Did They Go?
Remember when every other startup had a mascot? A weird, bug-eyed creature with a permanent smirk, usually some round, blobby…
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….
✨Why Emojis Are the Ultimate User Interface ✨
Let’s talk about emojis. We all use them—whether it’s a quick 😂 to lighten the mood in a text or…
Are Logos Becoming Irrelevant in Modern Branding?
“Logos are dead. Or are they?” Logos have been the visual cornerstone of branding for over a century, serving as…
Exciting New Tools For Designers, January 2025
Welcome to our first tools round up of 2025. It’s the first Monday of a new year, and many of…
Evolving Usability: Advanced Heuristics for Pro-Level Interfaces
In the world of User Experience (UX) design, Jakob Nielsen’s 10 Usability Heuristics for User Interface Design have long been…
40 Best New Websites, 2024
Brought to you by Textero.io, a great way to generate essays for your college with AIAs regular readers will know, each…
30 Most Exciting New Tools For Designers, December 2024
2024 has seen an explosion in AI-powered tools and services, some genuinely helpful, others simply bandwagon jumping. It is clear…
Blast from the Past: 2Advanced.com
In the early 2000s, the internet was undergoing a massive transformation. Websites were no longer static, text-heavy pages but were…