The Cognitive Load Dilemma: Is Simplification Always the Answer?
Cognitive load has become the web design equivalent of “eat your vegetables”—everyone knows it’s important, and we all try to…
Is Thinking Outside the Box Still Possible in a Cancel Culture World?
In today’s world, where political correctness, cancel culture, and instant online feedback shape every conversation, one thing is clear: the…
Wix releases Wixel: The AI Design Tool That Wants to Do It All (But Can It?)
Wix, best known for its drag-and-drop website builder, is making a play for the design tool market with today’s launch…
Figma Sites Isn’t the Future (Yet)—But It’s Coming for WordPress and Framer Anyway
When Figma announced Sites, designers lit up like it was Christmas, WWDC, and Adobe’s funeral all rolled into one. Finally, they…
Designers Are Being Exploited—Here’s How We’re Getting Screwed (And How To Fight Back)
If you’re a designer, you’ve probably felt it by now: the creeping, soul-crushing pressure of platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, and…
Why Listening to the Same Song on Repeat Might Just Unlock Your Creativity
Alright, let’s get real. You’ve probably caught yourself listening to the same song on repeat until your friends start calling…
Rethinking Responsive Grids with a Content-Aware Approach
Responsive grids were supposed to save us. Once upon a time, they were the answer to our multi-device nightmares. No…
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 Future of Web Design: Will We Even Recognize It in 100 Years?
Web design as we know it is barely recognizable when compared to the first websites that graced the internet in…
Ads vs. Paywalls: The Ongoing Tug-of-War for Website Money
Let’s face it: the internet is a chaotic place. You can find everything from cat videos to thought-provoking think pieces—sometimes…
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….
9 Best WordPress Themes for 2025
Let’s be honest—there’s no shortage of WordPress themes that look good on the surface. But when it comes to keeping…
AI-Driven Personalization in Web Design: The Future or a UX Nightmare?
Let’s talk about the AI takeover—at least, the one happening in web design. Everywhere you look, personalization is being pushed…
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…