Tag: Inspiration

Olivia Hoskin Writer & Design Enthusiast A roof and four walls have never looked more inviting. It’s not easy to instill trust through real estate branding today, but these graphic designers have found ways to do it through creative logo designs, trustworthy typography, and comforting color palettes. Get inspired by a collection of creative real estate logos and brand identity designs. Discover how to make your next real estate project stand out from the crowd! ■

No matter your level of expertise in blockchain or Web3, carbon neutral and net-zero operations are a must in today’s world. As the industry leader in sustainable innovation, Algorand is proud to be the greenest high-performance blockchain. In fact, it’s the world’s first open-source blockchain network that is carbon negative. ✏️ Thanks to our friends at Algorand for sponsoring this blog post! Why blockchain sustainability matters As blockchain technology becomes more mainstream, eco-friendly development is essential to mitigate the impacts of blockchains on the climate. Those familiar with blockchains are aware of the sustainability issues and know that energy consumption is one of its underlying problems. Hundreds of megawatts of energy are used and needed by the high-speed computing

Research and testing make designs better. You might have seen this play out first hand, by running your own tests before iterating on concepts or working with user researchers to design a new feature. You may have relied on user research to improve ease of use, reduce friction, and identify changes to include in your next design sprint. And that’s because user research leads to more efficient, informed design initiatives. But we have a secret. Sometimes…research isn’t always necessary. That doesn’t mean you should start going into every UX design project blindly, but there are times when you don’t need to dot every “i” and cross every “t”. As always, prioritization is critical. You know you don’t have endless time to test your designs. You need to assess what needs to be tested right now, what can wait, and what can move forward without testing. ✏️ Thanks to our friends at

With a background in marketing and graphic design, Tiffany Yeh is eager to grow her new career in Product Design. Having just graduated from Dribbble’s Certified Product Design Course, Tiffany joins us today to share her experience and offer advice to budding product designers. Tiffany Yeh UX/UI Designer, Sr. Associate @ Capital One Portfolio: https://tiffanyayeh.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyayeh/ Tell us about your background. Do y

Olivia Hoskin Writer & Design Enthusiast Muted colors in design can help your audiences enjoy a new peace of mind that emanates from low saturation or chroma — just like the color palettes in this collection. Quite literally the “opposite of saturated” these designs are subtly elegant. As vivid colors of our past are slowly replaced with harmonious combinations of green, orange, beige, and other shades of “calm” we can enjoy feelings of safety, familiarity, and nurture. Muted color palettes bring a modern and genuine look and feel to any design project. Perfect for a conscious product or brand, muted colors can be added to anything from packaging t

This article was written by Lilly Smith. Header illustration by Eliran Vahdi and Anita Goldstein. We’re already halfway through 2022, and it’s time for a mid-year temp check. What are the biggest design trends to splash across our screens so far? Editor X, the advanced web design platform that allows freelancers and agencies to create responsive websites for clients, has released its new mid-year trend report, which highlights seven of the biggest digital design trends of the year. Here, we’ve pulled the top three trends graphic and web designers need to know. ✏️ Thanks to our friends at Editor X for sponsoring this blog post! 1. Web kitsch Fashion and web design are colliding, aesthetical

Olivia Hoskin Writer & Design Enthusiast Move aside, Pacman; there’s a new pixel in town. The pixel art in this collection is nothing short of masterful. Who knew such beauty could come from these “picture elements” of programmable color. What was once reserved for 8-bit video games like Zelda and Mario Bros has evolved into NFTs worth millions of dollars. Crypto Punks, beware. These pixels are out of this world! ■

✏️ This article was written by Nate Holmes and sponsored by our friends at Widen, an Acquia company A lot goes into creative work. Sure, there’s the actual time a designer spends designing. But there’s also time spent concepting, aligning with business goals, gaining approval, and so much more. If the output ends up being a single-use design, it means you’re likely not getting as much out of your efforts as you could be. Using creative work in multiple ways accelerates workflows by giving teams access to approved, high-quality content. Finding ways to make your design work available for other teams to use, reuse, and repurpose creates endless opportunities to get more value from your creative investment. Using creative work in multiple ways reduces time spent on overlapping efforts, frees up designers to focus on more meaningful projects, and accelerates

With a background in tech advertising and occupational therapy, Serina Murphy is eager to grow her career in Product Design. Having just graduated from Dribbble’s Certified Product Design Course, Serina joins us today to share her experience and offer advice to budding product designers. Serina Murphy My name is Serina Murphy and I’m currently a UI/UX Designer at Fear Free. Tell us about your background and experience with design. After spending a decade of proven su

Olivia Hoskin Writer & Design Enthusiast Great UI design can mean the difference between a successful digital product and a mediocre one. But if you’re new to UI design, how can you ensure that you’re following the right steps in your process to set your designs up for success? Whether you’re looking to learn UI design from scratch or build upon your existing skills, study up on the most common mistakes new UI designers make and how to avoid them. Mistake 1: Lack of proper research When it comes to the design process, research