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Design Trends

Learn about the trends shaping the design industry, and find tips and inspiration for incorporating new design trends into your work.

10 Stunning Business Cards with Simple Geometric Designs

10 Stunning Business Cards with Simple Geometric Designs

We share a collection of beautifully designed business cards that put geometry at the very center of their design.

The Essential Elements of Creative Resume Design

The Essential Elements of Creative Resume Design

One of your most powerful personal marketing tools is your resume. If you follow the essential rules for creating an outstanding resume, you can create a compelling story about yourself…

Tips for Building Charity & Non-profit Websites

Tips for Building Charity & Non-profit Websites

The web serves a crucial role in the non-profit sector. It’s a way to connect with prospective donors and members. In addition, an organization’s website can be a difference-maker when…

Is There a Perfect Solution to a Design Problem?

Is There a Perfect Solution to a Design Problem?

You’re probably thinking of your own version of the “perfect” design. Whatever it is, you probably have fond, nostalgic feelings around it, and would likely defend its rightful place among…

How to Use Negative Space in Web Design Effectively

How to Use Negative Space in Web Design Effectively

In this article, we clarify the importance of negative space and share tips on how to use it correctly in web design.

8 CSS Snippets That Bring Claymorphism to Life

8 CSS Snippets That Bring Claymorphism to Life

We have a fun collection of CSS code snippets that will allow you to copy & paste Claymorphic UI elements into your designs.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets That Celebrate Synthwave

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets That Celebrate Synthwave

Put on your cool shades, pop up your shirt collar, and explore these super-rad CSS and JavaScript Synthwave code snippets.

Why We Unfairly Judge Other Designers

Why We Unfairly Judge Other Designers

In design circles, we’re quick to judge others in our profession. It’s incredibly easy to glance at another’s work and call it “crap.” But are we judging fairly?

How to Handle Indescribable Uniqueness in Design

How to Handle Indescribable Uniqueness in Design

We discuss weird and indescribable uniqueness in design, share how you can handle it, and whether or not it’s necessarily a good thing.

Do We Really Need to Follow Design Trends?

Do We Really Need to Follow Design Trends?

Designers love to complain about superficial design trends that they don’t feel have any staying power or contribute anything meaningful. Are they right?

The Pros and Cons of Long-Scrolling in Web Design

The Pros and Cons of Long-Scrolling in Web Design